Comparison

World Map Pro Edition 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

World Map Pro Edition

Access a collection of informative world maps for quick reference. Explore interactive and detailed maps, including political, physical, and time zone views. Ideal for students, travelers, and the curious.

Highlights
  • Interactive World Map with zoom
  • Detailed political and physical maps
  • World Time Zone Map
  • Country and capital city search
  • Offline and online map access
  • Full-screen viewing
Features
Currently charting
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Explore the World at Your Fingertips! Looking for a fast, easy, and beautiful way to access world maps? Whether you're a student, traveler, trivia lover, or just curious about the world, this app gives you instant access to a collection of informative reference world maps. What's Inside: ========== - Interactive World Map - Zoom in to see greater detail - Large Detailed Map – See countries, U.S. states, Canadian provinces, and even ocean floor contours. - Political Map – Understand global borders and countries. - Physical Map – Study landforms, elevations, and terrain. - World Time Zone Map – Track global time changes and stay in sync. Top Features: ========== - Quick search for countries and capital cities - Smooth map switching – just tap the top left corner! - Full-screen viewing in portrait or landscape - High-resolution maps – perfect for study or reference - Works offline and online (internet required for Interactive World Map) Fun Fact: Did you know that on May 4, 2018, North Korea adjusted its clocks by 30 minutes to align with South Korea? With the World Time Zone Map, you can track unique changes like this in real time! Download now and explore the world like never before.

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

World Map Pro Edition4 screens
Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

World Map Pro Edition and Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro's written reviews are positive against 37% of World Map Pro Edition's. Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). World Map Pro Edition's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $9.99) and chart position (#21 vs #102). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

World Map Pro Edition costs $1.99 and Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.1K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of World Map Pro Edition's written reviews are positive against 87% of Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

World Map Pro Edition ships an update every 5 months, Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
World Map Pro Edition versus Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorld Map Pro EditionDictionary and Thesaurus Pro
Price$1.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.7 (3.1K ratings)4.9 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.2% of reviews86.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.1K — better2.6K
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#21 — better#102
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppventionsFarlex, Inc.

Customer experience

World Map Pro Edition

All ratings3,011 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews401 reviews
Positive37.2%
Neutral13.0%
Negative49.9%

Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro

All ratings2,560 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews469 reviews
Positive86.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative10.7%

User reviews

World Map Pro Edition

From 3.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Great reference app
  • 👍 Useful for quick location lookup
  • 🌍 Provides basic world map information

Room to improve

  • 🗺️ Lacks detailed maps and information
  • 🔍 Search function not reliable
  • 🔧 Interactive map feature not working
  • 💰 Paid version offers little improvement over free

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

World Map Pro Edition

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Interactive map not loading
  • App crashing or freezing when using search

Requested features

3 requests
  • More detailed maps with additional cities, roads, and geographical features
  • Ability to customize and save preferred map views
  • Improved search functionality to easily find locations

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

World Map Pro Edition

No in-app purchases

None

Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is World Map Pro Edition free?
World Map Pro Edition costs $1.99, 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, World Map Pro Edition or Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro?
Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro is rated higher. World Map Pro Edition averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro averages 4.9 from 2.6K ratings.
Do World Map Pro Edition or Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro have ads?
Neither World Map Pro Edition nor Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, World Map Pro Edition or Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro?
World Map Pro Edition ships an update every 5 months, and Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro every 4 months. Most recently, World Map Pro Edition was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, World Map Pro Edition or Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro?
World Map Pro Edition currently peaks at #21 in the App Store charts, and Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro at #102. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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