Comparison

Dictionary. vs Larousse Spanish Basic

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

Larousse Spanish Basic

Access a comprehensive Spanish dictionary with over 30,000 entries and 75,000 definitions. Look up words by typing or taking a picture, and get detailed information including grammatical category, idioms, synonyms, antonyms, and examples. An internet connection is not required for definitions.

Highlights
  • 30,000+ lexical entries
  • 75,000+ definitions
  • Search by typing or photo
  • Grammatical category
  • Locutions and idiomatic expressions
  • Synonyms and antonyms
  • Offline access for definitions
Currently charting
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This app won the 2012 Award for Editorial Art in Electronic Publications granted by Mexico's publishing association, CANIEM. Type or take a picture of a word and you will easily find the most comprehensive definition and information of it. This app features more than 30 000 lexical entries and 75 000 definitions. Entries include: - Grammatical category. - Locutions and idiomatic expressions. - Synonyms and antonyms. - Numerous examples with phrases that contribute to a better understanding of the definitions. Just write the word or take a picture of it to find extensive information. Internet connection is not required for getting word definitions. For any issues related to this app please contact us directly at apps@larousse.com.mx. Dir. © 2024 Ediciones Larousse, S.A. de C.V. Renacimiento 180, C.P. 02400, México, D.F.

Screenshots

Dictionary.4 screens
Larousse Spanish Basic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dictionary. at 91% against Larousse Spanish Basic's 37%. Dictionary. also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.8 vs 3.7). Larousse Spanish Basic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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. is free to download; Larousse Spanish Basic costs $1.99 up front. Dictionary. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Larousse Spanish Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dictionary. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dictionary. has 15K ratings behind it against 75, 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 37% of Larousse Spanish Basic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dictionary. ships an update every 3 months, Larousse Spanish Basic every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Dictionary. versus Larousse Spanish Basic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDictionary.Larousse Spanish Basic
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.8 (15K ratings) — better3.7 (75 ratings)
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews — better36.7% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better75
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#177 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFarlex, Inc.Ediciones Larousse

Customer experience

Dictionary.

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

Larousse Spanish Basic

All ratings75 ratings
Positive64.0%
Neutral9.3%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive36.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative56.7%

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

Larousse Spanish Basic

From 75 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent dictionary content
  • 👍 Useful for learning Spanish
  • 👍 Provides good examples
  • 👍 Practical for daily use
  • 👍 Accurate definitions

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes on launch
  • 🐛 Not working with iOS 11
  • 🐛 Content not visible after update
  • 🐛 Limited vocabulary
  • 🐛 Basic, primary school level

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

Larousse Spanish Basic

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App disappears after purchase
  • Content not visible after latest update
  • App does not open with iOS 11
  • App crashes upon opening
  • App crashes upon launch
Show 4 more
  • Search does not work
  • App does not work with iOS 8
  • App does not work with iOS 11
  • Inconsistent functionality

Requested features

10 requests
  • Update for iOS 11
  • Update for iOS 8
  • Support Spain Spanish
  • Add audio pronunciations
  • Tap words in definitions to look up
Show 5 more
  • Add more synonyms
  • Add phrases for usage
  • Add 'vosotros' conjugation
  • Add missing words (soeza, laso, escolio, etc.)
  • Fix adjective inflection error

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dictionary.

One-time1
  • Ad-free upgrade$5.99
None

Larousse Spanish Basic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dictionary. free?
Dictionary. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Larousse Spanish Basic free?
Larousse Spanish Basic costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dictionary. or Larousse Spanish Basic?
Dictionary. is rated higher. Dictionary. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Larousse Spanish Basic averages 3.7 from 75 ratings.
Do Dictionary. or Larousse Spanish Basic have ads?
Dictionary. shows ads; Larousse Spanish Basic does not.
Which is updated more often, Dictionary. or Larousse Spanish Basic?
Dictionary. ships an update every 3 months, and Larousse Spanish Basic every 13 months. Most recently, Dictionary. was updated on September 30, 2026 and Larousse Spanish Basic on September 29, 2026.

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