Comparison

WordWeb Dictionary vs Word Word Lite

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 Word Lite

Create your own personalized dictionary by adding words, definitions, and custom tags. Quickly look up definitions and synonyms via web search. This version has limitations on the number of words and tags you can add.

Highlights
  • Create personalized dictionaries
  • Add custom tags and comments
  • Automatic web search for definitions
  • Import/Export word databases
  • Pronunciation entry
Features
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Word Word is a completely unique type of dictionary -- as it's one that you create yourself! Word Word gives you all the tools you need to create your own personalized dictionary. You can quickly enter new words and ideas, get definitions for the words, and add customized tags and comments to each word. With this, you can make a dictionary of words that is completely your own. This app was made for writers, lyricists, poets, language students, or anyone else who uses words on a daily basis! Usage Tips: 1. First, use the "Add a Word" feature to quickly add a word to the database. You can even enter the word's pronunciation. 2. The middle section of the page lets you add custom tags and memos to each word. Use the memo section to record definitions, rhymes, feelings, etc. 3. An automatic web search gives you definitions, synonyms, and more. The web search can be viewed fullscreen by pressing the magnifying glass icon. 4. The more words you add, the more robust your dictionary becomes! New Import / Export Feature! Version 2.0 allows you to export your word and tag database from one device, and import it onto another. Simply use the export button in the upper right, and your database will be attached to an e-mail. Tap on the e-mail attachment on the new device to import. Please note that importing will overwrite any database that is currently on the device. Caution: When updating any app or OS version, it's always a good idea to make a backup first. While app updates have been tested thoroughly, the creators of this app cannot be held responsible for any data loss that may occur as a result of a problem during the upgrade process. About the Lite Version: In this Lite version of Word Word, you can only add a limited number of words and tags. If you'd like to unlock the full capabilities of Word Word, including the use of unlimited words and tags, please purchase the full version.

Screenshots

WordWeb Dictionary4 screens
Word Word Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WordWeb Dictionary at 90% against Word Word Lite's 50%. WordWeb Dictionary also leads on ratings volume (268 vs 4) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 15 months). Word Word Lite's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Word Word Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WordWeb Dictionary has 268 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of WordWeb Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 50% of Word Word Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WordWeb Dictionary ships an update every 5 months, Word Word Lite every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WordWeb Dictionary versus Word Word Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordWeb DictionaryWord Word Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (268 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings268 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAntony LewisTatsuji Ueda

Customer experience

WordWeb Dictionary

All ratings268 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews625 reviews
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.4%

Word Word Lite

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral31.3%
Negative18.8%

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 Word Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WordWeb Dictionary

No in-app purchases

None

Word Word Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WordWeb Dictionary free?
WordWeb Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Word Word Lite free?
Word Word Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WordWeb Dictionary or Word Word Lite?
Word Word Lite is rated higher. WordWeb Dictionary averages 4.6 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while Word Word Lite averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do WordWeb Dictionary or Word Word Lite have ads?
Neither WordWeb Dictionary nor Word Word Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WordWeb Dictionary or Word Word Lite?
WordWeb Dictionary ships an update every 5 months, and Word Word Lite every 15 months. Most recently, WordWeb Dictionary was updated on October 19, 2026 and Word Word Lite on September 25, 2026.

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