# Merriam vs Verbs German Dictionary

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Merriam at 328K against Verbs German Dictionary's 449. Merriam also leads on chart position (#35 vs unranked). Verbs German Dictionary's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Merriam sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.79 per month and Verbs German Dictionary sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Merriam against 4.9 for Verbs German Dictionary. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merriam has 328K ratings behind it against 449, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Merriam's written reviews are positive against 81% of Verbs German Dictionary's.

Merriam ships an update every 3 months, Verbs German Dictionary every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Merriam | Verbs German Dictionary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (328K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merriam-webster-dictionary/id399452287/reviews) | **[4.9 (449 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verbs-german-dictionary/id1522285301/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **328K** | 449 |
| Positive reviews | **83.2% of reviews** | 81.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 255 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Merriam-Webster, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/399452290) | [Andreas Goebel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522285303) |

## What reviewers say

### Merriam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merriam-webster-dictionary/id399452287)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Free · Reference, #80 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

Access America's most respected dictionary, updated with new words and meanings. This app offers offline access, voice search, daily vocabulary challenges, and a thesaurus. It's designed for English language reference, education, and vocabulary enhancement.

**Highlights:** Offline dictionary access, Voice search for words, Daily Word of the Day, Vocabulary word games, Integrated thesaurus, Audio pronunciations

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.79 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | per year |
| All References + Remove Ads | $5.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Comprehensive definitions
- 👍 Helpful thesaurus
- 🚀 Offline access
- 👍 Word of the day feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads can be intrusive
- 🐛 Difficulty closing ads
- 🐛 Repetitive game questions
- 🐛 Missing words in dictionary
- 🐛 Unreasonable level progression in games

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when searching for certain words
- Widget does not update daily word
- Scribble feature is buggy
- Inconsistent ad behavior

**Requested features**

- Add spelling correction suggestions
- Improve word game timer and scoring
- Expand etymology information
- Add more languages beyond English
- Improve widget functionality


### Verbs German Dictionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verbs-german-dictionary/id1522285301)

Master German verbs with this comprehensive learning tool. It offers a dictionary, grammar explanations, translator, AI chat practice, and vocabulary games. Learn faster with examples, conjugation tables, and offline access to beginner vocabulary.

**Highlights:** German verb conjugation tables, AI chat for practice, Flashcard vocabulary games, Multi-language translator, Grammar explanations, Offline A1 vocabulary

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Verbs  Pro | $8.99 | one-time |
| Verbs Offline | $8.99 | one-time |
| Verbs Pro Offline | $8.99 | one-time |
| Dictionary Offline | $8.99 | one-time |
| Dictionary Pro Offline | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent for German learning
- 💡 AI mode for corrections
- 🚀 Fast progress with the app
- ✅ Offline functionality appreciated
- ✨ User interface is a pleasure

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Language input changes randomly
- 🐛 Cannot remove second translation language
- 🐛 Keyboard sometimes doesn't collapse
- 🐛 Offline dictionary not working
- 🐛 Ads appear after purchasing ad-free

**Reported bugs**

- Language input changes randomly
- Cannot remove second translation language
- Keyboard sometimes doesn't collapse
- Offline dictionary not working
- Ads appear after purchasing ad-free

**Requested features**

- Allow fixing input language
- Allow deleting second translation language
- Disable keyboard translation via 'overview' button
- Add iCloud sync for custom lists
- Add nouns to the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Merriam free?

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

### Is Verbs German Dictionary free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Merriam or Verbs German Dictionary?

Verbs German Dictionary is rated higher. Merriam averages 4.8 out of 5 from 328K ratings, while Verbs German Dictionary averages 4.9 from 449 ratings.

### Do Merriam or Verbs German Dictionary have ads?

Both Merriam and Verbs German Dictionary show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Merriam or Verbs German Dictionary?

Merriam ships an update every 3 months, and Verbs German Dictionary every 3 weeks. Most recently, Merriam was updated on September 24, 2026 and Verbs German Dictionary on September 24, 2026.

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