# Dictionary.com vs Dictionary Offline

Dictionary.com and Dictionary Offline both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Dictionary Offline's written reviews are positive against 26% of Dictionary.com's. Dictionary.com's advantage is ratings volume (328K vs 12K) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dictionary.com sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Dictionary Offline sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dictionary.com against 4.6 for Dictionary Offline. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dictionary.com has 328K ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of Dictionary.com's written reviews are positive against 78% of Dictionary Offline's.

Dictionary.com ships an update every 3 weeks, Dictionary Offline every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dictionary.com | Dictionary Offline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (328K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionarycom-english-words/id308750436/reviews)** | [4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary-offline-dict-box/id587444069/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **328K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews | **78.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#172** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Curiosity Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/332510497) | [Xung Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/414849435) |

## What reviewers say

### Dictionary.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionarycom-english-words/id308750436)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Access over 2 million trusted definitions and synonyms for English words. Enhance your vocabulary with daily new words, example sentences, and audio pronunciations. This app provides grammar tips and editorial content to deepen your understanding of the English language.

**Highlights:** 2 million+ definitions and synonyms, Word of the Day, Example sentences, Audio pronunciations, Grammar tips, Search history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rhyming Dictionary | $1.99 | one-time |
| Grammar & Tips | $1.99 | one-time |
| Idioms & Phrases | $1.99 | one-time |
| Example Sentences | $2.99 | one-time |
| Science Dictionary | $2.99 | one-time |
| Encyclopedia | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offline Dictionary | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Power Pack | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Robust dictionary and thesaurus
- 🤓 Helpful resources like blogs and articles
- 💡 Useful word games and puzzles
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🤩 Great for expanding vocabulary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent search results and missing definitions
- 💸 Aggressive ads even after paid upgrades
- 🤯 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 🤔 Confusing layout changes and UI issues
- 🤷‍♀️ Paid features not always working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working as expected
- Inconsistent behavior when tapping on words
- Offline dictionary not downloading properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes on various devices
- Paid features not unlocking or resetting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Dedicated section to display all forms of a word
- Ability to create and manage custom word lists
- Improved offline mode with more functionality
- Better integration with other productivity apps
- More language support beyond just English


### Dictionary Offline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary-offline-dict-box/id587444069)

This app provides an offline dictionary and translator for over 50 languages. It offers smart word suggestions, text translation in other apps, offline pronunciation, and a picture dictionary. An optional premium upgrade unlocks advanced features and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Offline dictionary & translator, 50+ languages supported, Smart word suggestions, Translate in other apps, Offline text pronunciation, Picture dictionary, Word reminder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Version Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Version | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Comprehensive dictionaries
- 🚀 Offline functionality
- 👍 Helpful features (e.g., pronunciation, synonyms, examples)
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Dictionaries get deleted after updates
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💡 Lack of dark mode option
- 🔋 Ads in paid version
- 🐛 Syncing and backup issues

**Reported bugs**

- Dictionaries getting deleted after updates
- Crashes and freezes
- Syncing and backup issues
- Ads in paid version

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved syncing and backup functionality
- More language dictionaries
- Customization options
- Enhanced user interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dictionary.com free?

Dictionary.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dictionary Offline free?

Dictionary Offline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dictionary.com or Dictionary Offline?

Dictionary.com is rated higher. Dictionary.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 328K ratings, while Dictionary Offline averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.

### Do Dictionary.com or Dictionary Offline have ads?

Both Dictionary.com and Dictionary Offline show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dictionary.com or Dictionary Offline?

Dictionary.com ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dictionary Offline every 2 months. Most recently, Dictionary.com was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dictionary Offline on November 1, 2026.

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