WordWeb Audio Dictionary vs American Heritage Dictionary 5
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WordWeb Audio Dictionary
This app provides a comprehensive English dictionary and thesaurus with extensive definitions, usage examples, and synonyms. It features professionally recorded audio pronunciations for thousands of words, supporting British, US, and Australian variants. Intelligent search suggestions and pattern matching aid in finding words, even for crosswords.
- 70,000 audio pronunciations
- 300,000 words, phrases, and derived forms
- 225,000 word sense definitions
- 70,000 usage examples
- Synonyms and similar words
- British, US, and Australian variants
- Intelligent spelling and sound-alike suggestions
- Pattern-matching word search
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A comprehensive English dictionary and thesaurus with 70,000 professionally recorded audio pronunciations. The WordWeb dictionary database includes: - 300,000 words, phrases and derived forms - 225,000 word sense definitions - 70,000 usage examples - 70,000 audio pronunciations - 85,000 text pronunciations - Synonyms and similar words - British, US and Australian words, pronunciations and spellings The intelligent word entry suggests possible correct spellings as you type, as well as listing words that sound the same or are often confused. In addition there's a fast pattern-matching word search feature, great for crosswords and other puzzles, or finding that word you've forgotten. Search features include: - Alphabetical listing - Spelling, sounds-like and often-confused suggestions - Fast pattern-matching search (*, ?, vowel and consonant) - Filter search results by noun, verb, adjective, adverbs - Customize search options (case, derived forms, etc) No Internet connection is required to use WordWeb (unlike audio in dictionary.com). A smaller version without audio is also available - search iTunes for WordWeb. [To hear sound make sure sound is not muted on your device]
American Heritage Dictionary 5
Access a comprehensive English language dictionary with over 10,000 new words and senses. Features include real-time searching, cross-referencing, pronunciation guides, and etymologies. Enhance your vocabulary and understanding of word origins on the go.
- Entire text of the Fifth Edition
- Real-time progressive searching
- Three-way cross-referencing indexes
- Wildcard pattern searches
- Detailed etymologies
- Professionally recorded sound files
- AI boosted anagram generator
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The Fifth Edition of The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language is one of the most comprehensive and accessible resources available on any mobile device. This latest edition has been much anticipated: 10 years 20 Lexicographers 200 Usage Experts 10,000 New Words and Senses 1 Defining Achievement Keep the hardcopy at home and take the app out with you wherever you need it. Main Features: ● the entire text of this landmark new edition ● complete front matter and appendices ● real-time progressive searching ● three-way cross-referencing indexes ● wildcard pattern searches (with * ?) ● online search support for rare words and slang ● spelling suggestions ● internal hyperlinking ● zoomable graphics ● full pronunciation symbols chart ● IPA pronunciation symbol conversion ● detailed etymologies with links to root appendices ● professionally recorded sound files ● automatic search history ● fallback online search for esoteric or archaic words and the latest slang ● AI boosted anagram generator ● two-way external application interaction ● bookmarks with editable notations ● make-your-own flashcards ● "Word-a-day" feature with TOEIC® & TOEFL® lists ● "Share" extension to search inside other apps -with "store for later" ● "Today" and LockScreen widgets ● 3D Touch support ● DarkMode support ● iPad Pro multi-screen and Drag & Drop ● Dyslexic mode and VoiceOver support ● iOS12 to iOS27 support ● iPhone 18 support ● iPhone, iPod, iPad and macOS support In keeping with the American Heritage® tradition of cutting-edge research, the Fifth Edition represents the work of a dedicated team of experts, scholars, and contributors. Thousands of definitions have been revised in rapidly changing fields such as astronomy and biology, geographical entries and maps have been completely updated, and the dictionary’s signature feature notes on word history, synonymy, and language variation have been enhanced and improved. Word meanings are made easier to understand with thousands of new quotations from classic and contemporary writers. Etymologies explaining word origins and development have been newly created or revised to reflect the very latest scholarship. Many words are traced back to their roots in prehistory through two unique appendices showing word roots in ancient Indo-European and Semitic. Reliable, enlightening, and visually stunning, the Fifth Edition of The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language gives you the opportunity to make your mark in the best possible way. ________________________________________ The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. http://www.hmhco.com ________________________________________ Powered by Enfour's "UniDict® Engine 18" ________________________________________ ● This is "free-to-download" but not a free app. It requires an InApp purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: American Heritage Dictionary 5 at Free against WordWeb Audio Dictionary's $3.99. American Heritage Dictionary 5 also leads on ratings volume (444 vs 10) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). WordWeb Audio Dictionary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (78% vs 43%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
American Heritage Dictionary 5 is free to download; WordWeb Audio Dictionary costs $3.99 up front. American Heritage Dictionary 5 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. WordWeb Audio Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.
WordWeb Audio Dictionary holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: American Heritage Dictionary 5 has 444 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of WordWeb Audio Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 43% of American Heritage Dictionary 5's.
WordWeb Audio Dictionary ships an update every 3 months, American Heritage Dictionary 5 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WordWeb Audio Dictionary | American Heritage Dictionary 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (10 ratings) — better | 4.5 (444 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews — better | 43.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 444 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #45 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 244 MB | 628 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Antony Lewis | Enfour, Inc. |
Customer experience
WordWeb Audio Dictionary
American Heritage Dictionary 5
User reviews
WordWeb Audio Dictionary
From 10 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Simple interface
- 👍 Ad-free
- 👍 Good value for money
- 👍 Comprehensive dictionary
Room to improve
- 🐛 Audio not working for some users
- 🐛 Inconsistent audio accents
- 🐛 Not fully compatible with VoiceOver
- 🐛 Audio can be too quiet
- 🐛 Lacks IPA
American Heritage Dictionary 5
From 444 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💎 Excellent dictionary content
- 🔍 Quick reference and search
- 🔊 Good pronunciation support
- 📚 Comprehensive word information
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Forced in-app purchases
- 🔄 Unreliable updates and support
- 🤖 Outdated and clunky interface
Bugs and requests
WordWeb Audio Dictionary
Reported bugs
8 issues- Audio version doesn't work
- Sound settings issue (app thinks sound is off)
- VoiceOver compatibility issues
- No sound in the app
- Cannot play audio
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- Audio not working with iOS updates
- Bug in iOS4 version for copying text
- App crashes/sync freezes
Requested features
8 requests- Include Thesauruses
- Add phrases and idioms
- Merge dictionaries into one app
- Make available for iPod Touches
- Add landscape mode
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- Add dark mode option
- Improve VoiceOver compatibility
- Add translation to Russian
American Heritage Dictionary 5
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes on startup
- Inability to access full dictionary
- Bookmarks and history issues
- Compatibility problems with OS updates
Requested features
4 requests- Improved search and navigation
- Better integration with other apps
- More sample sentences and usage examples
- Ability to sync across devices
In-app purchases
WordWeb Audio Dictionary
No in-app purchases
American Heritage Dictionary 5
- AHD 5th Subscription$0.991 Month
- Roget's II: The New Thesaurus$4.99
- AHD5 -activation$13.99
- AHD4-user discount$14.99
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