# WordWeb Audio Dictionary vs Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro

The clearest difference is price: WordWeb Audio Dictionary at $3.99 against Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro's $9.99. Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 11) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

WordWeb Audio Dictionary costs $3.99 and Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for WordWeb Audio Dictionary against 4.9 for Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro has 2.6K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of WordWeb Audio Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 87% of Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro's.

WordWeb Audio Dictionary ships an update every 3 months, Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WordWeb Audio Dictionary | Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordweb-audio-dictionary/id309527746/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary-and-thesaurus-pro/id492085918/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | **86.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#17** |
| Size | 244 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Antony Lewis](https://appshunter.io/developer/289981687) | [Farlex, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/379450386) |

## What reviewers say

### WordWeb Audio Dictionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordweb-audio-dictionary/id309527746)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Simple interface
- 👍 Ad-free
- 👍 Good value for money
- 👍 Comprehensive dictionary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio not working for some users
- 🐛 Inconsistent audio accents
- 🐛 Not fully compatible with VoiceOver
- 🐛 Audio can be too quiet
- 🐛 Lacks IPA

**Reported bugs**

- Audio version doesn't work
- Sound settings issue (app thinks sound is off)
- VoiceOver compatibility issues
- No sound in the app
- Cannot play audio

**Requested features**

- Include Thesauruses
- Add phrases and idioms
- Merge dictionaries into one app
- Make available for iPod Touches
- Add landscape mode


### Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary-and-thesaurus-pro/id492085918)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Paid · Reference (US App Store)

Access a comprehensive offline dictionary and thesaurus with extensive content in multiple languages. Explore definitions, synonyms, and specialized dictionaries for various fields. Enjoy an ad-free experience with features like word games and instant lookups.

**Highlights:** Ad-free experience, Offline English dictionary and thesaurus, Offline dictionaries in 13 languages, Offline translations to over 40 languages, Specialty dictionaries (Medical, Legal, etc.), Word games and daily content, Instant word lookup from other apps

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Comprehensive and detailed definitions
- 💡 Helpful translation and pronunciation features
- 👍 Useful word games and trivia
- 👍 Offline mode availability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Limited thesaurus functionality
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 💰 Paid version required to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Search function sometimes fails to load definitions
- Offline mode has fewer word entries than online
- Occasional sync issues between online and offline data

**Requested features**

- Add more language dictionaries
- Improve thesaurus with more synonyms and antonyms
- Implement flashcard or vocabulary building features
- Allow users to save custom word lists


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WordWeb Audio Dictionary free?

WordWeb Audio Dictionary costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro free?

Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WordWeb Audio Dictionary or Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro?

Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro is rated higher. WordWeb Audio Dictionary averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro averages 4.9 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do WordWeb Audio Dictionary or Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro have ads?

Neither WordWeb Audio Dictionary nor Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WordWeb Audio Dictionary or Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro?

WordWeb Audio Dictionary ships an update every 3 months, and Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro every 4 months. Most recently, WordWeb Audio Dictionary was updated on October 20, 2026 and Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro on October 21, 2026.

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