Comparison

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

Dictionary.

Access a comprehensive dictionary, thesaurus, and translation tool with millions of definitions and synonyms. Explore specialty dictionaries, learn new words daily, and play word games. This app offers offline access and integrates seamlessly with other applications.

Highlights
  • Offline dictionary and thesaurus
  • Millions of definitions and synonyms
  • Word of the Day and Idiom of the Day
  • Specialty dictionaries (medical, legal, etc.)
  • Translations into 40+ languages
  • Word games (Spelling Bee, Hangman)
  • In-app word lookup via sharing
Features
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The only Dictionary and Thesaurus with every word you search for. Plus Word of the Day, free offline dictionary access, and millions of definitions and synonyms from top sources, including: Webster's Dictionary Roget's Thesaurus The American Heritage Dictionary Plus FREE access to: English Offline Dictionary English Offline Thesaurus with synonyms and more Medical Dictionary English Idioms and Slang Dictionary Translations of English into 40+ languages Dozens of other translation options + Much more! The Free Dictionary is like getting 100+ apps in one easy-to-use interface. Rated #1 app in the App Store in the free reference category in 114 countries 2011–2019. (Source: https://www.appannie.com/apps/ios/app/379450383/app-ranking/#device=ipad&type=best-ranks) Here's what you can do with The Free Dictionary app: * Find every word you search for. Clear, accurate definitions from top dictionaries—online and offline. * Find synonyms fast. Free Thesaurus with simple interface makes it easy to find the perfect word. Browse synonyms, antonyms, and related words. * Learn something new every day. Word of the Day Idiom of the Day + Other daily content * Build your vocabulary. Don't just look up words—learn how to use them! Featuring: Audio pronunciations Example sentences Etymologies + More! The perfect dictionary app for word lovers and learners of all levels. * Explore topics in-depth. Multiple specialty dictionaries and encyclopedias: Medical dictionary Legal dictionary Science dictionary Financial dictionary Idioms and Slang dictionary Acronyms and Abbreviations + More! * Play word games. Spelling Bee, Hangman, and more. * See idioms in action. Watch idioms videos inside the app! Featuring animations of words and phrases from the idioms and slang dictionary. * Access dictionaries in 13 other languages. Spanish dictionary and thesaurus French dictionary and thesaurus German dictionary and thesaurus + Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, and more! * Translate English into Spanish, French, and 40+ languages. Or translate other languages into English. Access dozens of other translation options. * Access dictionaries and encyclopedias from these top publishers with just one search: McGraw-Hill Houghton Mifflin HarperCollins Random House Cambridge University Press + More! Here's why The Free Dictionary is 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. Look up a word just by saying it. * 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 words 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! This is not a trial version—you get everything free and forever. Additional offline dictionaries in other languages are available in the Pro version. Seem too good to be true? The Free Dictionary app has been downloaded tens of millions times across multiple platforms, with top ratings after hundreds of thousands of reviews. Read reviews from real users to see why they say The Free Dictionary is the best dictionary app they've ever used. * For app developers: The Free Dictionary app can be accessed by other apps with API calls (Contact Farlex for instructions).

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

Dictionary.4 screens
Word Hippo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Word Hippo at every 2 weeks against Dictionary.'s every 3 months. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Dictionary. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Word Hippo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dictionary. against 4.9 for Word Hippo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15K and 14K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Dictionary.'s written reviews are positive against 92% of Word Hippo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dictionary. ships an update every 3 months, Word Hippo every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dictionary. versus Word Hippo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDictionary.Word Hippo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (15K ratings)4.9 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews91.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15K — better14K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFarlex, Inc.KAT IP PTY LTD

Customer experience

Dictionary.

All ratings14,555 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews2,164 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative6.6%

Word Hippo

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

User reviews

Dictionary.

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Comprehensive and detailed definitions
  • 👍 Helpful thesaurus and translation features
  • 🎮 Fun word games and activities
  • 📚 Vast amount of information beyond just definitions
  • 🔍 Easy to use and navigate

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Cluttered interface with too many ads
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific settings or features
  • 🔋 Drains battery life quickly

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

Dictionary.

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent login issues and lost user data
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Incorrect or missing definitions for some words

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to create and organize custom word lists
  • More advanced vocabulary-building tools
  • Improved audio pronunciation quality
  • Offline access to full dictionary content

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

1 purchases

Dictionary.

One-time1
  • Ad-free upgrade$5.99
1 purchases

Word Hippo

One-time1
  • Unlock all Features$2.99

Questions

Is Dictionary. free?
Dictionary. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Word Hippo free?
Word Hippo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dictionary. or Word Hippo?
Word Hippo is rated higher. Dictionary. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Word Hippo averages 4.9 from 14K ratings.
Do Dictionary. or Word Hippo have ads?
Both Dictionary. and Word Hippo show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dictionary. or Word Hippo?
Dictionary. ships an update every 3 months, and Word Hippo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dictionary. was updated on September 24, 2026 and Word Hippo on September 24, 2026.

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