Comparison

Word Word Lite vs Wiktionary Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Word Word Lite

Create your own personalized dictionary by adding words, definitions, and custom tags. Quickly look up definitions and synonyms via web search. This version has limitations on the number of words and tags you can add.

Highlights
  • Create personalized dictionaries
  • Add custom tags and comments
  • Automatic web search for definitions
  • Import/Export word databases
  • Pronunciation entry
Features
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Word Word is a completely unique type of dictionary -- as it's one that you create yourself! Word Word gives you all the tools you need to create your own personalized dictionary. You can quickly enter new words and ideas, get definitions for the words, and add customized tags and comments to each word. With this, you can make a dictionary of words that is completely your own. This app was made for writers, lyricists, poets, language students, or anyone else who uses words on a daily basis! Usage Tips: 1. First, use the "Add a Word" feature to quickly add a word to the database. You can even enter the word's pronunciation. 2. The middle section of the page lets you add custom tags and memos to each word. Use the memo section to record definitions, rhymes, feelings, etc. 3. An automatic web search gives you definitions, synonyms, and more. The web search can be viewed fullscreen by pressing the magnifying glass icon. 4. The more words you add, the more robust your dictionary becomes! New Import / Export Feature! Version 2.0 allows you to export your word and tag database from one device, and import it onto another. Simply use the export button in the upper right, and your database will be attached to an e-mail. Tap on the e-mail attachment on the new device to import. Please note that importing will overwrite any database that is currently on the device. Caution: When updating any app or OS version, it's always a good idea to make a backup first. While app updates have been tested thoroughly, the creators of this app cannot be held responsible for any data loss that may occur as a result of a problem during the upgrade process. About the Lite Version: In this Lite version of Word Word, you can only add a limited number of words and tags. If you'd like to unlock the full capabilities of Word Word, including the use of unlimited words and tags, please purchase the full version.

About

Wiktionary Reader

Access a comprehensive, multilingual free dictionary. Search for keywords with full-text search and browse results. Explore random entries or manage your saved pages.

Highlights
  • Full-text search
  • Multilingual dictionary access
  • Browse random entries
  • Bookmark and history management
  • Language selection
Features
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Wiktionary is a simple dictionary viewer for searching Wiktionary across multiple languages. Enter a word, choose a language, and view matching Wiktionary results in a clean list. Open the detail page to read the original article, then bookmark useful pages for later. Your selected language and search term are saved, so the app can start from where you left off. You can also search bookmarks and history to quickly return to words and pages you viewed before. Main features: • Multilingual Wiktionary search • Language switching • Saved search term and language • Search on app launch • Random page browsing • Bookmarks • Searchable bookmarks and history • iPhone and iPad support Useful for language learning, translation checks, reading support, and exploring vocabulary across languages.

Screenshots

Word Word Lite4 screens
Wiktionary Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Word Word Lite at 5.0 against Wiktionary Reader's 3.9. Word Word Lite also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Wiktionary Reader's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (62 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Word Word Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wiktionary Reader has 62 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Word Word Lite's written reviews are positive against 51% of Wiktionary Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Word Lite ships an update every 15 months, Wiktionary Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Word Word Lite versus Wiktionary Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord Word LiteWiktionary Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better3.9 (62 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews51.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings462 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTatsuji UedaKAZUYUKI TAJIMA

Customer experience

Word Word Lite

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral31.3%
Negative18.8%

Wiktionary Reader

All ratings62 ratings
Positive69.4%
Neutral8.1%
Negative22.6%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral11.4%
Negative37.1%

In-app purchases

None

Word Word Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Wiktionary Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Word Word Lite free?
Word Word Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wiktionary Reader free?
Wiktionary Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Word Word Lite or Wiktionary Reader?
Word Word Lite is rated higher. Word Word Lite averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Wiktionary Reader averages 3.9 from 62 ratings.
Do Word Word Lite or Wiktionary Reader have ads?
Neither Word Word Lite nor Wiktionary Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Word Word Lite or Wiktionary Reader?
Word Word Lite ships an update every 15 months, and Wiktionary Reader monthly. Most recently, Word Word Lite was updated on September 25, 2026 and Wiktionary Reader on October 15, 2026.

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