WordWeb Dictionary vs Word Hippo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WordWeb Dictionary
This app provides a comprehensive offline English dictionary and thesaurus with fast searching, spelling suggestions, definitions, and usage examples. It offers extensive word data and advanced search filters without requiring an internet connection.
- Offline dictionary and thesaurus
- Fast searching
- Spelling suggestions
- Definitions and usage examples
- Synonyms and related words
- Advanced search filters
- Bookmark and history support
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The WordWeb English dictionary and thesaurus: fast searching, spelling suggestions, definitions, usage examples, synonyms, related words - and no adverts. An offline audio version is available separately. The comprehensive WordWeb dictionary database includes: - 285,000 words, phrases and derived forms - 225,000 word sense definitions - 70,000 usage examples - 85,000 text pronunciations - Synonyms, similar and related words - N. American, British, Australian and international English A version with 70,000 professionally recorded audio pronunciations is available as a separate product. The intelligent word entry suggests possible correct spellings as you type, as well as listing words that sound the same or are often confused. Additional features include the ability to drill down on any word in a definition, full bookmark support and history. Search features include: - Alphabetical listing - Spelling suggestions - Sounds-like and often-confused - 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, and it's free. Chambers dictionary and thesaurus are also available, and you can cross-reference to both Chambers and old Oxford dictionary apps from WordWeb.
Word Hippo
This app offers a comprehensive suite of word tools, including an advanced thesaurus for synonyms and antonyms, example sentences, rhyming words, and word type identification. It also features word finders for games, definitions, and translations into numerous languages.
- Advanced thesaurus with synonyms and antonyms
- Example sentences for word usage
- Rhyming word finder
- Word type identification (adjective, noun, verb, adverb)
- Word finders for games (Scrabble, Words with Friends)
- Word definitions
- Multilingual translations
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Find similar and opposite words with our advanced thesaurus, along with a range of other word tools: sentences, rhymes, related word types, matching words, definitions, and translations. ADVANCED THESAURUS Our thesaurus has a comprehensive range of synonyms and antonyms under an extensive range of contexts that may be used for a given word or phrase. EXAMPLE SENTENCES Determine how to best use a given word in sentences and phrases with a list of examples. RHYMING WORDS Boost your lyrical creativity with our expansive list of rhyming words. WORD TYPES Find the derivative/related adjective, noun, verb or adverb for a given word, including a list of other similar words to use. MATCHING WORDS We have advanced word finders for: • General word search and unscrambling • Words with friends • Scrabble • Crossword and Codewords Perform a simple search, or use our advanced filters to drill down to the word that you’re looking for. WORD DEFINITIONS A dictionary is available for you to determine the exact definition of a word. TRANSLATIONS Translate to, or from, English in up to 100 different languages. APP FEATURES • Intuitive and native interface. • Slide Over and Split View multitasking on iPad. • Swipe back/forth through search history. • Dark/night mode (for iOS version 13 and above). • A single in-app purchase removes ads and allows your favorite words to be saved and annotated. • Easily list and browse through your search history.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WordWeb Dictionary at none against Word Hippo's 1. WordWeb Dictionary also leads on ads (none vs shown). Word Hippo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 268). On price, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Word Hippo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WordWeb Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.
Word Hippo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Hippo has 14K ratings behind it against 268, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of WordWeb Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 92% of Word Hippo's.
WordWeb Dictionary ships an update every 5 months, Word Hippo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WordWeb Dictionary | Word Hippo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (268 ratings) | 4.9 (14K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.2% of reviews | 91.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 268 | 14K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Antony Lewis | KAT IP PTY LTD |
Customer experience
WordWeb Dictionary
Word Hippo
User reviews
WordWeb Dictionary
From 268 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly
- 🔒 No ads or data tracking
- 💡 Offline functionality
- 👍 Comprehensive definitions
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Limited word suggestions
- 📏 Needs adjustable text size
- 🔀 Difficulty clearing search history
Word Hippo
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Multi-functional app with thesaurus, dictionary, and more
- 🚀 Comprehensive and extensive word lists
- 📚 Helpful for writing, vocabulary building, and creative expression
- 💰 Affordable premium upgrade with no ongoing subscription
- 🧠 Aids in learning and expanding language skills
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional app freezes or crashes
- 🔍 Inconvenient to re-enter search term when switching between features
- 🔍 Lack of offline functionality
- 💰 Premium upgrade not synced across devices
Bugs and requests
WordWeb Dictionary
Reported bugs
2 issues- Text input field not working on some devices
- Definitions not updating with latest changes
Requested features
4 requests- Add audio pronunciation
- Expand thesaurus and etymology features
- Implement a random word generator
- Allow customizing word list display
Word Hippo
Reported bugs
2 issues- Cursor placement issues when re-entering search term
- Inconsistent performance on some devices
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to save/favorite words and phrases
- Offline mode or downloadable word databases
- Syllable counter or rhyming tool
- Seamless switching between dictionary, thesaurus, and other features
In-app purchases
WordWeb Dictionary
No in-app purchases
Word Hippo
- Unlock all Features$2.99
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