# Dictionary. vs Lingo

The clearest difference is ads: Lingo at none against Dictionary.'s shown. Lingo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). Dictionary.'s advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dictionary. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lingo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lingo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dictionary. has 15K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Dictionary.'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Lingo's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dictionary. | Lingo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary/id379450383/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingo-a-good-dictionary/id1605653095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Farlex, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/379450386) | [Tongfan Dai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222833653) |

## What reviewers say

### Dictionary.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary/id379450383)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free upgrade | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Lingo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingo-a-good-dictionary/id1605653095)

This is a fast, multilingual, and knowledgeable tool for looking up definitions. It provides quick access to information across multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Fast lookups, Multilingual support, Knowledgeable information, Sensible interface

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lingo Unlimited | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dictionary. free?

Dictionary. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lingo free?

Lingo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dictionary. or Lingo?

Lingo is rated higher. Dictionary. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Lingo averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Dictionary. or Lingo have ads?

Dictionary. shows ads; Lingo does not.

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