Comparison

WordWeb Dictionary vs Word Hippo

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Offline dictionary and thesaurus
  • Fast searching
  • Spelling suggestions
  • Definitions and usage examples
  • Synonyms and related words
  • Advanced search filters
  • Bookmark and history support
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

WordWeb Dictionary4 screens
Word Hippo4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Word Hippo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WordWeb Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
WordWeb Dictionary versus Word Hippo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordWeb DictionaryWord Hippo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (268 ratings)4.9 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.2% of reviews91.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26814K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAntony LewisKAT IP PTY LTD

Customer experience

WordWeb Dictionary

All ratings268 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews623 reviews
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.3%

Word Hippo

All ratings13,563 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews472 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative4.9%

User reviews

WordWeb Dictionary

From 268 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

None

WordWeb Dictionary

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Word Hippo

One-time1
  • Unlock all Features$2.99

Questions

Is WordWeb Dictionary free?
WordWeb Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Word Hippo free?
Word Hippo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WordWeb Dictionary or Word Hippo?
Word Hippo is rated higher. WordWeb Dictionary averages 4.6 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while Word Hippo averages 4.9 from 14K ratings.
Do WordWeb Dictionary or Word Hippo have ads?
Word Hippo shows ads; WordWeb Dictionary does not.
Which is updated more often, WordWeb Dictionary or Word Hippo?
WordWeb Dictionary ships an update every 5 months, and Word Hippo every 2 weeks. Most recently, WordWeb Dictionary was updated on September 22, 2026 and Word Hippo on September 24, 2026.

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