# 1828 vs Webster's 1828 Dictionary

The clearest difference is price: 1828 at Free against Webster's 1828 Dictionary's $0.99. 1828 also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (97 vs 3). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

1828 is free to download; Webster's 1828 Dictionary costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

1828 holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1828 has 97 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 68% and 67% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1828 | Webster's 1828 Dictionary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.0 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1828/id483256257/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/websters-1828-dictionary/id6476927020/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **97** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 19 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Moore](https://appshunter.io/developer/483256260) | [William Walker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492951703) |

## What reviewers say

### 1828

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1828/id483256257)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

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


### Webster's 1828 Dictionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/websters-1828-dictionary/id6476927020)

Explore early American English with this digital version of Noah Webster's 1828 dictionary. It offers over 70,000 definitions refined with AI for modern relevance, presented in an intuitive interface across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Over 70,000 word entries, AI-enhanced definitions, Swift word lookup, Cross-device compatibility, Educational resource

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1828 free?

1828 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Webster's 1828 Dictionary free?

Webster's 1828 Dictionary costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 1828 or Webster's 1828 Dictionary?

1828 is rated higher. 1828 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Webster's 1828 Dictionary averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do 1828 or Webster's 1828 Dictionary have ads?

Neither 1828 nor Webster's 1828 Dictionary shows ads.

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