Comparison

Dictionary. vs AOD (InApp)

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

AOD (InApp)

This comprehensive dictionary app provides the full content of the Australian Oxford Dictionary, 2nd Edition, with sound pronunciations. It features extensive headwords, etymologies, and detailed entries on Australian culture and history, offering offline access and advanced search capabilities.

Highlights
  • 170,000+ headwords and phrases
  • 35,000+ word origins
  • 53,000+ sound files
  • Detailed Australian culture entries
  • Offline access
  • Progressive look-up
  • AI Teacher for ESL students
Features
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The complete contents of the 1800 page Australian Oxford Dictionary, 2nd Edition — the ultimate guide to contemporary Australian English -with sound. This flagship dictionary draws on the databases of Australian English at the Australian National Dictionary Centre – including its fast-growing national corpus and its research into Australian English, as well as the resources of the incomparable Oxford English Dictionary This book retails for A$115 (that's without sound)  *** App proudly made by Australians *** ▸ 170,000+ headwords, phrases, and derivative forms ▸ Over 200,000 indexed entries ▸ 35,000 detailed word origins or etymologies ▸ More than 12,500 encyclopedic entries ▸ 64,000 IPA pronunciation entries ▸ Plus over 53,000 authentic Oxford sound files ▸ The encyclopedic entries are more detailed than in any comparable Australian dictionary – for example, the place-name entries not only geographically locate the place in question, but also provide information about the character of the place and its historical, economic, or political importance. ▸ Special attention is given to Australian culture and history, including Aboriginal history. ▸ Detailed entries on many topics – political parties, religious organizations, historical events, mythological, fictional characters, and more ▸ Special appendices include grammar, punctuation, Australian leaders, and collective nouns This iOS version also includes: • progressive look-up for quick searching • unique three-way cross-referencing index • search string normalization • wildcard pattern searches -using * ? • spelling checking and suggestions -with Australian words • hyperlinks on words in definitions • fallback online search for esoteric or archaic words and international slang • support for external thesauri and alternate dictionaries • round-trip lookup from third-party apps • automatic search history function • an "AI Teacher" for deeper explanations or help for ESL students in 98 languages • an AI boosted anagram generator • bookmark with folders and notes facility • iCloud bookmark syncing between devices • "Word-a-day" feature with TOEIC® & TOEFL® lists • "Share" extension​ to search inside other apps -with "store for later" • support for an external thesaurus and alternate dictionaries (if installed) • enhancements for dyslexic and visually impaired users • "Retina Display" support • "Fast App-Switching" (Multitasking) • launch via Siri setting • iPad Pro multi-screen and Drag & Drop • DarkMode support • iPhone 16 and iOS18 support • iPhone, iPod, iPad and macOS support • no internet connection is required   (sound files can be downloaded and installed locally) The Australian Oxford Dictionary is edited by Australia's most influential lexicographer, Dr. Bruce Moore. As in all his Oxford dictionaries, Dr. Moore is attuned to new currents in Australian language and usage. He includes a full range of neologisms, especially the protean language of younger Australians and of computing and electronic communication. This is not just a dictionary for scholars and pedants. It reveals our changing language in up-to-date and entertaining ways, and it will be an essential reference for the new millennium. ___________________ This application is distributed with the written permission of Oxford University Press. ___________________ The Australian Oxford Dictionary is much more than some collection of antipodean colloquialisms but is a learned study of the wider sphere of the English language. Australian Oxford Dictionary (AOD) © Oxford University Press 2004 ___________________ Powered by -"UniDict Engine "

Screenshots

Dictionary.4 screens
AOD (InApp)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dictionary. at 91% against AOD (InApp)'s 23%. Dictionary. also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (15K vs 2). AOD (InApp)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 AOD (InApp) sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dictionary. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dictionary. has 15K ratings behind it against 2, 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 23% of AOD (InApp)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dictionary. ships an update every 3 months, AOD (InApp) every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dictionary. versus AOD (InApp): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDictionary.AOD (InApp)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (15K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews — better22.7% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB371 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFarlex, Inc.English Channel, Inc.

Customer experience

Dictionary.

All ratings14,555 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews2,168 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative6.6%

AOD (InApp)

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive22.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.3%

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

AOD (InApp)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dictionary.

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

AOD (InApp)

Subscriptions1
  • AOD Dictionary access$0.491 Month
One-time3
  • Thesaurus$1.99
  • Oxford Thesaurus$9.99
  • AOD activation$12.99

Questions

Is Dictionary. free?
Dictionary. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AOD (InApp) free?
AOD (InApp) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dictionary. or AOD (InApp)?
Dictionary. is rated higher. Dictionary. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while AOD (InApp) averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Dictionary. or AOD (InApp) have ads?
Dictionary. shows ads; AOD (InApp) does not.
Which is updated more often, Dictionary. or AOD (InApp)?
Dictionary. ships an update every 3 months, and AOD (InApp) every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dictionary. was updated on October 14, 2026 and AOD (InApp) on October 8, 2026.

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