Comparison

Dictionary. vs LookUpList

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

LookUpList

Build your personalized dictionary and word lists by searching across your favorite websites. Save words instantly and look them up from any app. Supports custom websites and iOS built-in dictionaries.

Highlights
  • Cross-site word searching
  • Save words to custom lists
  • Look up words from other apps
  • Add any searchable website
  • Create multiple word lists
  • Import/export word lists (CSV)
Features
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LookUpList is an app that lets you build your own dictionary and word lists. Just enter a word or phrase and tap the “Search” button — it instantly looks it up across your favorite websites. The app performs a cross-site search using all the websites you’ve added to the tab bar, so you can easily compare results side by side. You can also save looked-up words to your word lists with a single tap. It’s perfect for language learners! Even better, you can look up words from within other apps — no need to switch back and forth. This is especially useful when reading articles in news or ebook apps. You’re not limited to online dictionaries — any website with a search function can be added. Create a custom dictionary that fits your needs! "Look Up" - Look up words and phrases instantly by tapping the “Search” button. - Cross-search all added websites to easily compare their results. - Switch between websites by swiping — one-handed use is easy. - Add any website with search capability. - Save words and phrases to your word lists with just one tap. - Look up words from other apps using the Share Extension — no app switching needed. - Supports iOS built-in dictionaries as well. - Add custom website tabs using URLs with query strings (for advanced users). "Word List" - Each word includes a checkmark, favorite button, and note field. - One-tap web search from your word list. - Sort words alphabetically or by creation date. - Create multiple word lists. - Easily import and export your word lists in CSV format. Please leave a review on the App Store. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at: sup.lookuplist@gmail.com Thanks for your support!

Screenshots

Dictionary.4 screens
LookUpList4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LookUpList at none against Dictionary.'s 1. LookUpList also leads on ads (none vs shown). Dictionary.'s advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 26). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. LookUpList asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dictionary. against 4.7 for LookUpList. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dictionary. has 15K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Dictionary.'s written reviews are positive against 83% of LookUpList's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dictionary. ships an update every 3 months, LookUpList every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dictionary. versus LookUpList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDictionary.LookUpList
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (15K ratings) — better4.7 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews — better82.8% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better26
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFarlex, Inc.Yohei Noguchi

Customer experience

Dictionary.

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

LookUpList

All ratings26 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive82.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative6.9%

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

LookUpList

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dictionary.

One-time1
  • Ad-free upgrade$5.99
None

LookUpList

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dictionary. free?
Dictionary. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LookUpList free?
LookUpList is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dictionary. or LookUpList?
Dictionary. is rated higher. Dictionary. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while LookUpList averages 4.7 from 26 ratings.
Do Dictionary. or LookUpList have ads?
Dictionary. shows ads; LookUpList does not.
Which is updated more often, Dictionary. or LookUpList?
Dictionary. ships an update every 3 months, and LookUpList every 2 months. Most recently, Dictionary. was updated on September 29, 2026 and LookUpList on August 29, 2026.

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