# Dictionary vs Wiktionary Reader

Dictionary and Wiktionary Reader both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 54% of Wiktionary Reader's. Wiktionary Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (61 vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Dictionary against 3.9 for Wiktionary Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wiktionary Reader has 61 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 54% of Wiktionary Reader's.

Dictionary ships an update every 3 weeks, Wiktionary Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dictionary | Wiktionary Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary/id473493861/reviews)** | [3.9 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiktionary-reader/id984975341/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **61** |
| Positive reviews | **94.0% of reviews** | 53.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Catalystwo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651079501) | [KAZUYUKI TAJIMA](https://appshunter.io/developer/876885221) |

## What reviewers say

### Dictionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary/id473493861)

Instantly look up words from your iOS Home Screen without opening the app. Get definitions in seconds to aid studying, reading, or satisfying curiosity, keeping you focused and learning.

**Highlights:** Home Screen widget for instant lookups, No app launch required, Quick definitions, Seamless learning experience, Focus on tasks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wiktionary Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiktionary-reader/id984975341)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dictionary free?

Dictionary 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, Dictionary or Wiktionary Reader?

Dictionary is rated higher. Dictionary averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Wiktionary Reader averages 3.9 from 61 ratings.

### Do Dictionary or Wiktionary Reader have ads?

Dictionary shows ads; Wiktionary Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dictionary or Wiktionary Reader?

Dictionary ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wiktionary Reader monthly. Most recently, Dictionary was updated on September 20, 2026 and Wiktionary Reader on September 21, 2026.

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