Comparison

1828 vs e

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

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About

1828

Access definitions from Noah Webster's 1828 American Dictionary of the English Language. Enhance your experience with optional in-app purchases for cross-referenced links to other dictionary words and Bible verses, allowing for deeper exploration of historical language and context.

Highlights
  • 1828 American Dictionary definitions
  • Dictionary cross-reference links
  • Bible cross-reference links
  • Updated dictionary with fixes
  • Searchable word definitions
Features
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Look up word definitions from Noah Webster's 1828 American Dictionary of the English Language. August 30, 2018 1828 now has the option to purchase an updated dictionary with cross-reference links. There are three in-app purchase options, all of which include the updated dictionary which fixes some incomplete definitions and other issues. 1. Dictionary Cross-Reference. This upgrade provides tappable links to words referred to in some definitions. For example, the definition of Abase has a reference indicating "See Abash". With this upgrade, the referenced word will appear in blue and tapping the word will open the definition for that word. 2. Bible Cross-Reference. This upgrade provides tappable links to Bible references which appear in many definitions. The Bible reference will appear in blue and tapping the reference will open the Bible chapter with the referenced verse highlighted so that it can be read in context. 3. All Cross-Reference. This is a combo upgrade which includes both the Dictionary and Bible cross-reference options. The in-app purchase is accessed by tapping the gear icon at the top-right of the Word Search view.

About

e

This app provides a powerful and user-friendly platform for in-depth Bible study on mobile devices. Access Bibles, commentaries, dictionaries, and more with intuitive navigation and robust search capabilities. Offline access and free downloadable resources enhance your study experience.

Highlights
  • Offline Bible study
  • Powerful search functionality
  • Strong's definitions
  • Scripture references
  • Bible comparison
  • Location maps
  • Reading plans
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e-Sword® — the world's most popular PC Bible study software is now available on the world's most advanced mobile operating system! e-Sword LT is the little brother of e-Sword HD for the iPad, but has many of the same powerful features in a slimmer design for the iPhone. e-Sword LT is feature rich and user friendly. As your Biblical library grows you will appreciate the intuitive layout and synchronization of resources. e-Sword LT is so easy to use you may never need to read the Tutorial! EVERYTHING NEEDED to study the Bible in an enjoyable and enriching manner. All Bibles, commentaries, dictionaries, … everything is just a tap away! POWERFUL SEARCHES that are simple to use. Enter as many words you want to search for and select the settings.  You can even search on Strong numbers! STRONG'S DEFINITIONS are just a tap away and presented in a popover. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES too are just a tap away and presented in a popover. COMPARE BIBLES quickly to see how the different versions translate a verse. LOCATION MAPS pin-point Biblical places on live modern maps to help bring the narrative to life! READING PLANS designed to help you grow in your knowledge of the Bible. FORMATTED EMAILS of any selection of any text. Perfect for sharing with others. No Internet connection is required to use e-Sword LT. e-Sword LT initially installs with the King James Bible and the King James with Strong's numbers study Bible, the Strong's Lexicon, Smith's Bible dictionary, Meyer's devotional commentary, and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge cross references. There are over one hundred additional Bibles, commentaries, dictionaries, reference books and devotionals that you can download and add to your library absolutely free! Also available are some "locked" resources which must be purchased from their publisher. These are copyright and licensing requirements which are unavoidable. Please note that e-Sword LT is an *ENGLISH* release (but does include Spanish, Portuguese and French UI localization.) There are dozens of non-English Bibles available, but all other content is in English. The perfect app on the perfect device. What are you waiting for? Download e-Sword LT today and get to studying the Bible!

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 1828 at Free against e's $3.99. 1828 also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). e's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 97). 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

1828 is free to download; e costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

e holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: e has 7.1K ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of 1828's written reviews are positive against 83% of e's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
1828 versus e: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1828e
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.0 (97 ratings)4.8 (7.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews83.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings977.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#1 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael MooreRick Meyers

Customer experience

1828

All ratings91 ratings
Positive72.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral7.4%
Negative25.0%

e

All ratings7,038 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews735 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral7.8%
Negative9.1%

User reviews

1828

From 97 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 📚 Great for study
  • 📖 Useful for Bible study
  • 📜 Consistent with paper version
  • 💡 Detailed definitions

Room to improve

  • ❌ Not a full version
  • 🤏 Small font size
  • 💸 In-app purchase issues
  • ❓ Cross-reference not working
  • 🪲 Missing words

e

From 7.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💯 Excellent Bible study tool
  • 🔍 Powerful search and cross-referencing
  • 📚 Vast library of free resources
  • 🔖 Helpful for sermon preparation
  • 🌐 Offline access to content

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Unintuitive interface for some
  • 💰 Paid content can get expensive
  • 🔀 Lack of sync between devices
  • 🔍 Search function could be improved
  • 🙅‍♀️ Memory verse feature not user-friendly

Bugs and requests

1828

Reported bugs

30 issues
  • Cross reference add-ons don't work
  • Refunds refused for non-working add-ons
  • No support for non-working add-ons
  • Download doesn't work for add-ons
  • Cannot increase text size
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  • Cross references not working after purchase
  • Won't load upgrades
  • Charged but upgrade not delivered
  • Missing some D words
  • No Bible references for "victuals"
  • Didn't have the word "saviour"
  • No definition for "debate"
  • Blank page for words starting with "deb"
  • Word "Planet" has recent information
  • Trouble with words beginning with "D"
  • Clitching
  • Missing words
  • Word "lasciviousness" not found
  • App needs to be deleted and redownloaded to work
  • Savior came up, not Saviour
  • Definitions starting with "de" do not come up
  • Missing the word "Humble"
  • No definitions for "love" or "hope"
  • Paid for in-app improvement, they do not work
  • Occasional word where root definition fails to appear
  • Some words show up with no definition
  • Definitions are missing or cut short
  • Word "leave" is missing entirely
  • Word "sin" is full of inaccuracies
  • Cross references not built-in

Requested features

5 requests
  • Expand font size on iPhone
  • Add "Favorite" section
  • Add etymology
  • Improve app title and keywords
  • More screen space for definitions

e

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes or freezes on certain devices
  • Unreliable performance with some features
  • Compatibility issues with recent OS updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Improved note-taking and highlighting
  • Seamless sync across devices
  • More modern Bible translations
  • Enhanced audio/visual capabilities

In-app purchases

None

1828

No in-app purchases

None

e

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 1828 free?
1828 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is e free?
e costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 1828 or e?
e is rated higher. 1828 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while e averages 4.8 from 7.1K ratings.
Do 1828 or e have ads?
Neither 1828 nor e shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 1828 or e?
1828 ships an update every 6 weeks, and e every 6 weeks. Most recently, 1828 was updated on November 1, 2026 and e on November 12, 2026.

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