Comparison

Dictionary Linguee vs Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro

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

Head to head
About

Dictionary Linguee

Access reliable translations for multiple languages, including French, Spanish, and German, with this comprehensive dictionary app. It offers fast, offline access to a vast database compiled by lexicographers and includes example sentences and audio pronunciations.

Highlights
  • Translations in French, Spanish, German, and more
  • Compiled by over 400 lexicographers
  • Fast translations with quick search
  • Offline dictionary access
  • Integrated translation search engine
  • Example sentences and audio pronunciation
  • 3D Touch integration for quick previews
Features
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The dictionary Linguee is used by millions of people. - Translations in French, Spanish, German and more - Reliable: Created by over 400 lexicographers - Fast: Translations after entering just the first few letters - The dictionary is free and also available offline Linguee is a new kind of dictionary app for French-English, Spanish-English and other language pairs. You will find reliable translations in the shortest time, even when you're offline. SPANISH-ENGLISH AND OTHER LANGUAGES Dictionary for Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and many more. All dictionaries are bidirectional - you search simultaneously in Spanish-English and English-Spanish. EDITORIAL DICTIONARY Our editorial dictionary was compiled by over 200 lexicographers in order to be capable of providing answers to the most difficult of queries. TRANSLATION SEARCH Additionally, with the help of the integrated translation search engine, you have access to over one billion translations from the Internet. QUICK SEARCH Translations of words and phrases are shown after entering just the first few letters. Even inadvertent typing errors are intelligently corrected. OFFLINE MODE The editorial dictionaries can be downloaded for free and are subsequently available for use even when you're offline. This allows you, for example, to look up terms while you are abroad and have no data connection. EXAMPLE SENTENCES You will find examples sentences containing all the words you search for. PRONUNCIATION All of the dictionary entries have been recorded audibly by professional speakers. 3D TOUCH With a light press (Peek) on autocomplete entries you will get a preview of the corresponding article. You can also Peek at a word will show you translations for the relevant words without leaving the article. Quick actions: You can open previous searches straight from the home screen simply by pressing the Linguee icon lightly.

About

Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro

Access a comprehensive offline dictionary and thesaurus with extensive content in multiple languages. Explore definitions, synonyms, and specialized dictionaries for various fields. Enjoy an ad-free experience with features like word games and instant lookups.

Highlights
  • Ad-free experience
  • Offline English dictionary and thesaurus
  • Offline dictionaries in 13 languages
  • Offline translations to over 40 languages
  • Specialty dictionaries (Medical, Legal, etc.)
  • Word games and daily content
  • Instant word lookup from other apps
Features
Currently charting
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Get the world's most comprehensive ad-free dictionary and thesaurus with extensive offline dictionary content and synonyms. Dictionary Pro is the premium version of The Free Dictionary app, featuring: * No ads. * A comprehensive English offline dictionary and offline thesaurus. * Offline dictionaries in 13 other languages. * Offline translations of English into more than 40 languages. * Dozens of other offline translation options. Rated #1 app in the App Store in the paid reference category in 109 countries 2011–2019 (Source: http://www.appannie.com/apps/ios/app/492085918/app-ranking/#device=iphone&type=best-ranks) Plus TheFreeDictionary's classic app content: * Find every word you search for. Get results from trusted sources: Webster's Dictionary Roget's Thesaurus The American Heritage Dictionary + More than 100 dictionaries and encyclopedias from these top publishers: McGraw-Hill Houghton Mifflin HarperCollins Random House Elsevier + More! * Learn the word. Clear definitions, example sentences, etymologies, illustrations, and more. * Learn how to say it. Play audio pronunciations and hear it pronounced. * Learn something new. Word of the Day and other fresh daily content. * Find the perfect synonym fast. East-to-use Thesaurus with synonyms, antonyms, and related words. * Explore topics in-depth. Multiple specialty dictionaries and encyclopedias: Medical Legal Science Financial Idioms Acronyms and Abbreviations + More! * Watch idioms in action. View idioms videos inside the app and see idioms and slang explained. * Play word games. Spelling Bee, Hangman, and more. * Access dictionaries in 13 other languages, including: Spanish French German Italian Portuguese Russian Chinese + More! What makes Dictionary Pro the most user-friendly dictionary app? * Instantly look up words in apps or webpages! Just highlight the word you want to look up, tap "Share," then tap "More" in the bottom menu and turn on the "Define" option. You will then see a "Define" icon in the menu. Tap it to see the definition of the highlighted word! * Voice search. Just say the word to look it up. * Advanced Search options. * Look up the definition of any word on the page. Just highlight and tap "Definition." * Save bookmarks with one tap and sync them to all your devices. * Customize your homepage: Move, add, or remove articles, games, even local weather. * Jump to Definition, Thesaurus, or Translations with one button. * Navigate the app in more than a dozen languages with the multilingual interface. * Adjust font size. * Share your favorite definitions and articles via social networks, email, or text. EXCLUSIVE * Earn meals for hungry children through The Free Dictionary's partnership with the World Food Program—just by using the app! Not convinced? Read our reviews to see why our users say this is the best dictionary app they've ever used. How do we do it? Farlex is a leader in dictionary apps. We work with the best publishers to bring together trusted content in the most comprehensive, authoritative dictionary apps on the market. Find our other apps by searching "Dictionary by Farlex" in the App Store. * For app developers: The Free Dictionary app can be accessed by other apps with API calls (Contact Farlex for instructions).

Screenshots

Dictionary Linguee4 screens
Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dictionary Linguee at Free against Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro's $9.99. Dictionary Linguee also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 2.6K) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro's advantage is chart position (#114 vs unranked) and review sentiment (87% vs 76%). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Dictionary Linguee is free to download; Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dictionary Linguee against 4.9 for Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Dictionary Linguee's written reviews are positive against 87% of Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dictionary Linguee ships an update every 2 months, Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Dictionary Linguee versus Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDictionary LingueeDictionary and Thesaurus Pro
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.8 (11K ratings)4.9 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.1% of reviews86.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K — better2.6K
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#114 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB22 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDeepL SEFarlex, Inc.

Customer experience

Dictionary Linguee

All ratings11,093 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews519 reviews
Positive76.1%
Neutral6.4%
Negative17.5%

Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro

All ratings2,560 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews468 reviews
Positive86.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative10.7%

User reviews

Dictionary Linguee

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple, easy to use, and effective
  • 👍 Great app for looking up words and seeing examples
  • 👍 Excellent resource for finding example uses of new words
  • 👍 Superb app for looking up vocabulary and comparing meanings
  • 👍 Helpful for language learning, especially for verbs and idioms

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Freezes and crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Slow and laggy, especially when switching between apps
  • 🔒 Requires local network access for no clear reason
  • 🐛 Search field issues (e.g. hiding first letter, re-populating previous search)
  • 🐛 Offline dictionaries don't always work as expected

Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Comprehensive and detailed definitions
  • 💡 Helpful translation and pronunciation features
  • 👍 Useful word games and trivia
  • 👍 Offline mode availability

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔍 Limited thesaurus functionality
  • 🔍 Lack of customization options
  • 💰 Paid version required to remove ads

Bugs and requests

Dictionary Linguee

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes and crashes frequently
  • Search field issues (hiding first letter, re-populating previous search)
  • Offline dictionaries don't always work as expected
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add verb conjugations and IPA pronunciations
  • Implement a 'save/favorite words' feature
  • Improve stability and performance, especially on iOS
  • Provide more transparency around the local network access requirement

Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Search function sometimes fails to load definitions
  • Offline mode has fewer word entries than online
  • Occasional sync issues between online and offline data

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more language dictionaries
  • Improve thesaurus with more synonyms and antonyms
  • Implement flashcard or vocabulary building features
  • Allow users to save custom word lists

In-app purchases

None

Dictionary Linguee

No in-app purchases

None

Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dictionary Linguee free?
Dictionary Linguee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro free?
Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dictionary Linguee or Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro?
Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro is rated higher. Dictionary Linguee averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro averages 4.9 from 2.6K ratings.
Do Dictionary Linguee or Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro have ads?
Neither Dictionary Linguee nor Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dictionary Linguee or Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro?
Dictionary Linguee ships an update every 2 months, and Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro every 4 months. Most recently, Dictionary Linguee was updated on September 24, 2026 and Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro on September 23, 2026.

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