# Webster’s College Dictionary vs Webster1844

The clearest difference is price: Webster1844 at Free against Webster’s College Dictionary's $14.99. Webster1844 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Webster’s College Dictionary's advantage is ratings volume (257 vs 1) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Webster1844 is free to download; Webster’s College Dictionary costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Webster1844 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Webster’s College Dictionary has 257 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Webster’s College Dictionary | Webster1844 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/websters-college-dictionary/id451119145/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webster1844/id6790218772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **257** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 113 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MobiSystems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289579214) | [Morganize LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849710953) |

## What reviewers say

### Webster’s College Dictionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/websters-college-dictionary/id451119145)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Paid · Reference (US App Store)

This comprehensive dictionary offers over 160,000 entries with clear definitions, synonym notes, and usage guidance. It includes extensive Americanisms and terms from various fields, with advanced search and learning tools for an enhanced vocabulary experience.

**Highlights:** Over 160,000 entries, Clear definitions and synonym notes, Extensive Americanisms, Advanced search tools (autocomplete, keyword, camera, voice), Spelling correction and wildcard search, Customizable themes, Usage and style guidance

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast loading and performance
- 📚 Comprehensive and authoritative dictionary content
- 👍 Easy to navigate and use
- 📖 Excellent etymologies and word origins
- ✨ High-quality, trusted Webster's New World brand

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Aggressive pop-up requests for 5-star reviews
- 🐛 Search function fails with non-root word forms
- 🔍 Missing words and incomplete coverage
- 🎨 Clunky and unintuitive user interface
- 📱 Poor app design compared to physical dictionary

**Reported bugs**

- Tapping non-root word forms in definitions returns no results
- Word games unavailable in split view with error message
- Search suggestions for alternate spellings don't work
- Menu items stack improperly in search view
- Display too light, causing eye strain

**Requested features**

- Audio pronunciation of words
- Example sentences for word usage
- Search by derived terms, not just root words
- Better phonetic search functionality
- Word etymology information (some users noted lack of this)


### Webster1844

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webster1844/id6790218772)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Webster’s College Dictionary free?

Webster’s College Dictionary costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Webster1844 free?

Webster1844 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Webster’s College Dictionary or Webster1844?

Webster1844 is rated higher. Webster’s College Dictionary averages 4.5 out of 5 from 257 ratings, while Webster1844 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Webster’s College Dictionary or Webster1844 have ads?

Neither Webster’s College Dictionary nor Webster1844 shows ads.

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