Dictionary. vs Dictionary Offline
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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).
Dictionary Offline
This app provides an offline dictionary and translator for over 50 languages. It offers smart word suggestions, text translation in other apps, offline pronunciation, and a picture dictionary. An optional premium upgrade unlocks advanced features and an ad-free experience.
- Offline dictionary & translator
- 50+ languages supported
- Smart word suggestions
- Translate in other apps
- Offline text pronunciation
- Picture dictionary
- Word reminder
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Dict Box is an offline dictionary & translator app for 50+ languages. No internet connection required. Fast, convenient & easy to use. Very smart word suggestions. All dictionaries in one place. Translate text directly in the web browser and other apps. Offline text pronunciation. Picture dictionary. Word reminder. Plenty of dictionaries available to install. And a lot more useful features. The following languages are supported by Dict Box: English, Spanish, Arabic, French, Portuguese, Russian, German, Turkish, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Italian, Persian, Farsi, Thai, Hebrew, Urdu, Dutch, Kurdish, Indonesian, Malay, Hindi, Pashto, Swedish, Danish, Greek, Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian, Esperanto. ***Upgrade to Premium to unlock advanced features*** - Ad-free experience - Urban dictionary - Picture dictionary - Backup & sync word lists across devices & platforms You can pay once for Premium or choose from 2 subscription options - a yearly subscription. - a monthly subscription. – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://xung.app/privacy-policy/ Terms: https://xung.app/terms-of-service/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Dictionary. at 4.8 against Dictionary Offline's 4.6. Dictionary. also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 78%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Dictionary. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dictionary Offline sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Dictionary. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15K and 12K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Dictionary.'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Dictionary Offline's.
Dictionary. ships an update every 3 months, Dictionary Offline every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Dictionary. | Dictionary Offline |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (15K ratings) — better | 4.6 (12K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews — better | 78.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | 12K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Farlex, Inc. | Xung Le |
Customer experience
Dictionary.
Dictionary Offline
User reviews
Dictionary.
From 15K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Dictionary Offline
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Comprehensive dictionaries
- 🚀 Offline functionality
- 👍 Helpful features (e.g., pronunciation, synonyms, examples)
- 👍 Easy to use
Room to improve
- 🐛 Dictionaries get deleted after updates
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💡 Lack of dark mode option
- 🔋 Ads in paid version
- 🐛 Syncing and backup issues
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
Dictionary Offline
Reported bugs
4 issues- Dictionaries getting deleted after updates
- Crashes and freezes
- Syncing and backup issues
- Ads in paid version
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved syncing and backup functionality
- More language dictionaries
- Customization options
- Enhanced user interface
In-app purchases
Dictionary.
- Ad-free upgrade$5.99
Dictionary Offline
- Premium Version Monthly$5.991 Month
- Premium Version Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Premium Version$19.99
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