Comparison

Vox Comprehensive Spanish vs WordReference Dictionary

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

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About

Vox Comprehensive Spanish

This comprehensive Spanish dictionary and verb conjugator offers extensive definitions, synonyms, and regional vocabulary. It provides offline access to thousands of verb conjugations in all tenses, along with a history function and smart search capabilities.

Highlights
  • Extensive Spanish dictionary with 53,000 entries
  • 112,000 definitions and 21,000 synonyms
  • Verb conjugations in all tenses
  • Offline functionality
  • Smart search with typo correction
  • Region-specific vocabulary labeling
  • History function for recent lookups
Features
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Top-selling dictionary app since 2008 • Every translation you need PLUS verb conjugations in all tenses • No internet connection required! "For serious language students and translators who are looking for more precision." - The New York Times Featured by Apple as "What's Hot" and "Staff Favorite" "mas que exelente... te sale mas barato que comprar uno en una librería ademas de que este lo puedes instalar en muchos dispositivos y su interfaz es muy buena" - User Review (translation: "more than excellent... cheaper than buying one in a library besides this you can install it on many devices and their interface is very good!") The most comprehensive Spanish dictionary available from Vox meets the most powerful dictionary interface on the iPhone and iPad in this app. Vox is one of the best sources for Spanish language data in the world, made even more useful with the functionality Ultralingua provides. This app includes verb conjugation, number translation, a history function, and much more. DICTIONARY: • Over 53,000 entries with 112,000 definitions, including 21,000 synonyms • Tap-and-hold any word or phrase and choose "Speak" from the popup menu to hear that word spoken using Apple's built-in text-to-speech feature. • Region-specific vocabulary is labeled within the definitions, with Latin American and European varieties of Spanish represented • Thousands of biographic and geographic entries, as well as etymologies (root word histories) • Slang, technical language, and regional differences in spelling and usage • Hundreds of usage notes about troublesome constructions • Smart search results in case you misspell or mistype • Search-as-you-go displays words and narrows your selection as you type VERBS: • Conjugations for thousands of Spanish verbs • Includes all standard tenses and forms • Smart search finds infinitives and catches misspellings • Must-have reference tool for any student or language professional • On iPhone/iPod touch, conjugate a verb from the dictionary results by tapping it MORE: • Translate numerals into Spanish text with the number tool • Tap the history button to view the 50 most recent dictionary definitions, verb conjugations, and more in one place. Sort the list alphabetically or by date, and choose to clear the list completely or delete one entry at a time. • No internet connection required • Change your device settings to view the app display in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, or German REVIEWS: "This exceeds my expectations. Very easy to use. Definitions give examples of use of the word. For the student of Spanish, this makes the meaning clear without my needing to go to an English translation. The Verb tenses are right there. I am impressed!" -User review View our reviews below to see why users love this app, and remember to let us know what you think! Are you learning Spanish? A monolingual Spanish dictionary is a must-have tool for any Spanish language learner. This app includes conjugations of thousands of Spanish verbs in all standard forms. The all-Spanish data also helps immerse students in the language, which is shown to increase proficiency and retention. This is a monolingual Spanish dictionary. Many bilingual dictionaries are also available from Ultralingua, including combinations of English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, and more. See what else we have to offer by searching for Ultralingua in the App Store. Follow us on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook for app news, language learning tips, and more: http://www.twitter.com/ultralingua http://on.fb.me/ifI8Hy

About

WordReference Dictionary

Access a comprehensive suite of dictionaries and translation tools for multiple languages. Explore conjugations, synonyms, and a vast forum with millions of answered questions. This app provides quick access to extensive language resources.

Highlights
  • Extensive multilingual dictionaries
  • Verb conjugators
  • Synonym finder
  • Language forums
  • English definitions
  • Spanish definitions
Features
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The app of the world's most popular and powerful dictionary translation website. It grants you quick access to our extensive dictionaries and forum discussions. WordReference.com's dictionaries: English to Spanish English to French English to Italian English to German English to Portuguese English to Polish English to Romanian English to Czech English to Greek English to Turkish English to Japanese English to Chinese English to Korean English to Arabic English to Swedish English to Dutch Spanish to French Spanish to Portuguese English definitions Spanish definitions Italian definitions Catalan definitions Conjugators: Spanish conjugator French conjugator Italian conjugator Synonyms: English and Spanish Forums contain over 3 million questions and answers about English and translation. Your questions have already been answered. NOTE: Requires internet access. WordReference is often misspelled as "Word Reference" in searches.

Screenshots

Vox Comprehensive Spanish3 screens
WordReference Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WordReference Dictionary at Free against Vox Comprehensive Spanish's $14.99. WordReference Dictionary also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Vox Comprehensive Spanish's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, 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

WordReference Dictionary is free to download; Vox Comprehensive Spanish costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vox Comprehensive Spanish holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Vox Comprehensive Spanish's written reviews are positive against 60% of WordReference Dictionary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vox Comprehensive Spanish ships an update every 5 months, WordReference Dictionary monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Vox Comprehensive Spanish versus WordReference Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVox Comprehensive SpanishWordReference Dictionary
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (61 ratings) — better3.8 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews — better60.1% of reviews
Number of ratings61 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB7 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperUltralingua, Inc.WordReference.com, LLC

Customer experience

Vox Comprehensive Spanish

All ratings61 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative17.6%

WordReference Dictionary

All ratings32 ratings
Positive71.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.1%
Written reviews381 reviews
Positive60.1%
Neutral11.0%
Negative28.9%

Bugs and requests

Vox Comprehensive Spanish

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

WordReference Dictionary

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and freezes on various devices
  • Inconsistent performance on cellular vs. Wi-Fi connections
  • Search functionality not working as expected
  • Inability to delete or manage favorite dictionaries

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more languages (e.g. Hebrew, Persian, Latin)
  • Implement offline dictionary functionality
  • Improve search and navigation, including ability to search for phrases
  • Add user account and sync features to save favorites and history
  • Enhance verb conjugation and grammar tools

In-app purchases

None

Vox Comprehensive Spanish

No in-app purchases

None

WordReference Dictionary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vox Comprehensive Spanish free?
Vox Comprehensive Spanish costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WordReference Dictionary free?
WordReference Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vox Comprehensive Spanish or WordReference Dictionary?
Vox Comprehensive Spanish is rated higher. Vox Comprehensive Spanish averages 4.7 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while WordReference Dictionary averages 3.8 from 32 ratings.
Do Vox Comprehensive Spanish or WordReference Dictionary have ads?
WordReference Dictionary shows ads; Vox Comprehensive Spanish does not.
Which is updated more often, Vox Comprehensive Spanish or WordReference Dictionary?
Vox Comprehensive Spanish ships an update every 5 months, and WordReference Dictionary monthly. Most recently, Vox Comprehensive Spanish was updated on October 10, 2026 and WordReference Dictionary on October 14, 2026.

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