Comparison

Webster’s College Dictionary vs Concise English Dictionary HD

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

Head to head
About

Webster’s College Dictionary

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
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Webster's New World® College Dictionary is the most useful and authoritative dictionary you can own. More than 4,700 entries and senses have been added, including terms from the areas of arts, sports, science, medicine, food, business, law, politics, computers and the Internet. Thousands of revisions have been made to existing senses, to reflect current usage. About 12,000 Americanisms have been included to extensively cover the words, phrases, and senses first used in the United States. This dictionary features advanced word definitions, complimented with abundant synonym notes, full-page tables and charts, drawings and authoritative guidance on usage and style points, all well-organized in a clear and accessible style. * Clear, readable definitions that provide instant understanding * More than 160,000 entries with abundant synonym notes, full-page tables and charts, and authoritative guidance on usage and style points * Over 800 illustrations, biographical photographs and maps * 12,000 specially identified Americanisms * 4,700 terms from the areas of arts and sports, science and medicine, computers and the Internet, food, business, politics and law * Thousands of well-revised examples of current word usage Webster's New World ® College Dictionary, 5th edition is selected by leading newspapers as their official dictionary of choice. It is a favorite of newsrooms and copy editors nationwide and it is the official dictionary of The Associated Press Stylebook. LATEST APP UPDАТES:  • Learn in style with any of the four colorful new themes – The colorful layout will turn your learning experience into an enjoyable routine. Customize your dictionary and benefit from the cheerful mood your favorite color brings you.  • Dive right into the intricacies of the language - With new and convenient Home page, sleeker and more intuitive visual layout, as well as innovations in the speed of searches, you can get to the desired entry faster than ever.   SEARCH TOOLS - quickly find words with the clear, functional, and easy-to-use interface. Designed to provide the most comprehensive search experience, the dictionary combines several search tools to match or predict what are you looking for, including:  • Search autocomplete helps you find words quickly by displaying predictions as you type.  • Keyword lookup allows you to search within compound words and phrases.  • Camera search looks up words in the camera viewfinder and displays results in seconds.  • Voice search helps you find an entry when you don’t know how a word is spelled. Looking for a specific word but don't know how it's spelled? We've got you covered with our automatic ‘Fuzzy filter’ to correct word spelling, as well as ‘Wild card’ ('*' or '?') to replace a letter or entire parts of a word. LEARNING TOOLS - engaging features that help you further enhance your vocabulary. Designed to give you freedom to structure your studies, the dictionary combines several learning tools to help you be more organized, including:  • ‘Favorites’ that allow you to create custom folders with lists of words.  • Recent list which helps you to easily review looked-up words.  • Swipe-to-delete functionality in the Recent and Favorites menus.  • Word-of-the-day option to teach you a new word every day. Feel excited by the new word or definition you just learned? Share your discovery with friends on social media, email or any other option available on your device.

About

Concise English Dictionary HD

This comprehensive reference app offers an extensive English dictionary and thesaurus with detailed definitions, pronunciations, and word origins. It provides offline access and a user-friendly interface for quick look-ups and vocabulary expansion.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive dictionary database
  • High-quality audio pronunciations
  • Extensive pronunciation guides (IPA)
  • In-depth word origins
  • Detailed definitions and examples
  • Thesaurus integration
  • Offline access
Features
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Discover the power of words with Concise English Dictionary & Thesaurus, an exceptional all-in-one reference app designed to elevate your language experience on iOS and iPadOS. Key Features: • Comprehensive Database: Access one of the largest English dictionary databases, featuring up to 591,700 entries and over 4.9 million words, ensuring you find exactly what you need. • High-Quality Audio Pronunciations: Hear words pronounced in American, British, and Australian English, with options for both male and female voices. • Extensive Pronunciation Guides: Includes 134,000 guides in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) with easy-to-use symbol assistance. Just tap the guide to understand pronunciation details. • In-Depth Word Origins: Discover the etymologies of words to better understand their histories and how meanings have evolved. • Detailed Definitions and Examples: Get clear, precise definitions along with sample sentences to see words in context, enhancing your writing and speaking skills. • Thesaurus Integration: Expand your vocabulary with word links that provide synonyms and related terms. • Diverse Lexical Entries: Beyond everyday words, find biographical and geographical data, technical and scientific terms, idioms, prepositions, conjunctions, determiners, interjections, abbreviations, contractions, common misspellings, irregular forms, and even Old English words. • User-Friendly Experience: Enjoy fast look-ups and a snappy user interface with smooth-scrolling screens, specifically designed for iOS and iPadOS devices.` • Customizable History and Bookmarks: Keep track of your search history and bookmark favorite words for quick reference. • Fun and Educational Word Shake: Shake your device to discover random words and expand your vocabulary in an enjoyable way. • Offline Access: Use the app anytime, anywhere, without needing an internet connection. • Privacy-Focused: Rest assured, there are no analytics, spying, or tracking features in the app. Your privacy is fully respected.

Screenshots

Webster’s College Dictionary4 screens
Concise English Dictionary HD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Concise English Dictionary HD at $1.99 against Webster’s College Dictionary's $14.99. Webster’s College Dictionary's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (257 vs 9). On update cadence, ads, 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

Webster’s College Dictionary costs $14.99 and Concise English Dictionary HD $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Webster’s College Dictionary holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Webster’s College Dictionary has 257 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Webster’s College Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 71% of Concise English Dictionary HD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Webster’s College Dictionary ships an update every 9 months, Concise English Dictionary HD every 13 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Webster’s College Dictionary versus Concise English Dictionary HD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebster’s College DictionaryConcise English Dictionary HD
Price$14.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.5 (257 ratings) — better4.2 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings257 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 9 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB317 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMobiSystems, Inc.JDMI Kft.

Customer experience

Webster’s College Dictionary

All ratings252 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive80.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative13.6%

Concise English Dictionary HD

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

Webster’s College Dictionary

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 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
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  • App interface not intuitive after recent redesign

Requested features

12 requests
  • 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)
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  • Ability to copy definitions
  • Swipe navigation between alphabetical entries
  • Multiple consecutive entries visible on single screen
  • Back button navigation to search screen
  • Dark mode or improved display contrast
  • Improved spelling suggestion for misspelled words
  • Disable Word of the Day notifications

Concise English Dictionary HD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Webster’s College Dictionary

No in-app purchases

None

Concise English Dictionary HD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Webster’s College Dictionary free?
Webster’s College Dictionary costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Concise English Dictionary HD free?
Concise English Dictionary HD costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Webster’s College Dictionary or Concise English Dictionary HD?
Webster’s College Dictionary is rated higher. Webster’s College Dictionary averages 4.5 out of 5 from 257 ratings, while Concise English Dictionary HD averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.
Do Webster’s College Dictionary or Concise English Dictionary HD have ads?
Neither Webster’s College Dictionary nor Concise English Dictionary HD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Webster’s College Dictionary or Concise English Dictionary HD?
Webster’s College Dictionary ships an update every 9 months, and Concise English Dictionary HD every 13 months. Most recently, Webster’s College Dictionary was updated on November 6, 2026 and Concise English Dictionary HD on November 6, 2026.

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