Comparison

WordWeb Audio Dictionary vs SFPE Events

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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]

About

SFPE Events

Features
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Download the SFPE Events app to make the most of your conference experience. Create and customize your personal schedule, explore venue maps and floor plans, and access detailed information on sessions and speakers. View abstracts, posters, and presentation slides, connect with fellow attendees and exhibitors, and stay informed with real-time updates and announcements.

Screenshots

WordWeb Audio Dictionary4 screens
SFPE Events3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SFPE Events at Free against WordWeb Audio Dictionary's $3.99. WordWeb Audio Dictionary's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SFPE Events is free to download; WordWeb Audio Dictionary costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WordWeb Audio Dictionary ships an update every 3 months, SFPE Events every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WordWeb Audio Dictionary versus SFPE Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordWeb Audio DictionarySFPE Events
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size244 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAntony LewisSFPE

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

SFPE Events

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WordWeb Audio Dictionary

No in-app purchases

None

SFPE Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WordWeb Audio Dictionary free?
WordWeb Audio Dictionary costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SFPE Events free?
SFPE Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WordWeb Audio Dictionary or SFPE Events have ads?
Neither WordWeb Audio Dictionary nor SFPE Events shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WordWeb Audio Dictionary or SFPE Events?
WordWeb Audio Dictionary ships an update every 3 months, and SFPE Events every 6 months. Most recently, WordWeb Audio Dictionary was updated on October 24, 2026 and SFPE Events on October 14, 2026.

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