Comparison

Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro vs SCRABBLE Dictionary

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

Head to head
About

Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro

Access a comprehensive offline dictionary and thesaurus with extensive content in multiple languages. Explore definitions, synonyms, and specialized dictionaries for various fields. Enjoy an ad-free experience with features like word games and instant lookups.

Highlights
  • Ad-free experience
  • Offline English dictionary and thesaurus
  • Offline dictionaries in 13 languages
  • Offline translations to over 40 languages
  • Specialty dictionaries (Medical, Legal, etc.)
  • Word games and daily content
  • Instant word lookup from other apps
Features
Currently charting
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Get the world's most comprehensive ad-free dictionary and thesaurus with extensive offline dictionary content and synonyms. Dictionary Pro is the premium version of The Free Dictionary app, featuring: * No ads. * A comprehensive English offline dictionary and offline thesaurus. * Offline dictionaries in 13 other languages. * Offline translations of English into more than 40 languages. * Dozens of other offline translation options. Rated #1 app in the App Store in the paid reference category in 109 countries 2011–2019 (Source: http://www.appannie.com/apps/ios/app/492085918/app-ranking/#device=iphone&type=best-ranks) Plus TheFreeDictionary's classic app content: * Find every word you search for. Get results from trusted sources: Webster's Dictionary Roget's Thesaurus The American Heritage Dictionary + More than 100 dictionaries and encyclopedias from these top publishers: McGraw-Hill Houghton Mifflin HarperCollins Random House Elsevier + More! * Learn the word. Clear definitions, example sentences, etymologies, illustrations, and more. * Learn how to say it. Play audio pronunciations and hear it pronounced. * Learn something new. Word of the Day and other fresh daily content. * Find the perfect synonym fast. East-to-use Thesaurus with synonyms, antonyms, and related words. * Explore topics in-depth. Multiple specialty dictionaries and encyclopedias: Medical Legal Science Financial Idioms Acronyms and Abbreviations + More! * Watch idioms in action. View idioms videos inside the app and see idioms and slang explained. * Play word games. Spelling Bee, Hangman, and more. * Access dictionaries in 13 other languages, including: Spanish French German Italian Portuguese Russian Chinese + More! What makes Dictionary Pro the most user-friendly dictionary app? * Instantly look up words in apps or webpages! Just highlight the word you want to look up, tap "Share," then tap "More" in the bottom menu and turn on the "Define" option. You will then see a "Define" icon in the menu. Tap it to see the definition of the highlighted word! * Voice search. Just say the word to look it up. * Advanced Search options. * Look up the definition of any word on the page. Just highlight and tap "Definition." * Save bookmarks with one tap and sync them to all your devices. * Customize your homepage: Move, add, or remove articles, games, even local weather. * Jump to Definition, Thesaurus, or Translations with one button. * Navigate the app in more than a dozen languages with the multilingual interface. * Adjust font size. * Share your favorite definitions and articles via social networks, email, or text. EXCLUSIVE * Earn meals for hungry children through The Free Dictionary's partnership with the World Food Program—just by using the app! Not convinced? Read our reviews to see why our users say this is the best dictionary app they've ever used. How do we do it? Farlex is a leader in dictionary apps. We work with the best publishers to bring together trusted content in the most comprehensive, authoritative dictionary apps on the market. Find our other apps by searching "Dictionary by Farlex" in the App Store. * For app developers: The Free Dictionary app can be accessed by other apps with API calls (Contact Farlex for instructions).

About

SCRABBLE Dictionary

This app provides an official dictionary for playing Scrabble, featuring over 150,000 playable words. It includes words eligible for recreational and school play, as well as tournament-specific lists. Tools like a word finder and voice search enhance the gameplay experience.

Highlights
  • Official Scrabble word list
  • Over 150,000 playable words
  • Word Finder tool
  • Voice Search
  • Favorites and Recent History
  • Tournament Mode for NASPA members
Features
Currently charting
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The perfect dictionary for playing SCRABBLE® – an enhanced version of the best-selling book The Official SCRABBLE® Players Dictionary, Fifth Edition. The app includes ALL of the words that are eligible for recreational and school play – including thousands of words added from the Official Tournament and Club Word List, 2014 Edition. Endorsed by the North American SCRABBLE® Players Association (NASPA), The Official SCRABBLE® Players Dictionary contains more than 150,000 playable two- to fifteen-letter words, and variant spellings for game players in Canada. Additional Features: * No advertisements * Word Finder – a fun tool that lets you discover all the words that can be created from your tiles * Voice Search * Favorites * Recent History – lets you keep track of the words you've looked up * For iPad: Scrolling Index – lets you browse the entire dictionary * For NASPA members: Tournament Mode including access to the full Tournament Word List

Screenshots

Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro4 screens
SCRABBLE Dictionary2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro at 87% against SCRABBLE Dictionary's 29%. Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 129). SCRABBLE Dictionary's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). 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

Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro costs $9.99 and SCRABBLE Dictionary $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro has 2.6K ratings behind it against 129, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro's written reviews are positive against 29% of SCRABBLE Dictionary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro ships an update every 4 months, SCRABBLE Dictionary every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro versus SCRABBLE Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDictionary and Thesaurus ProSCRABBLE Dictionary
Price$9.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.9 (2.6K ratings) — better3.0 (129 ratings)
Positive reviews86.6% of reviews — better29.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2.6K — better129
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#76#33 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFarlex, Inc.Merriam-Webster, Inc.

Customer experience

Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro

All ratings2,560 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews469 reviews
Positive86.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative10.7%

SCRABBLE Dictionary

All ratings128 ratings
Positive42.2%
Neutral13.3%
Negative44.5%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive29.2%
Neutral19.8%
Negative51.0%

Bugs and requests

Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Search function sometimes fails to load definitions
  • Offline mode has fewer word entries than online
  • Occasional sync issues between online and offline data

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more language dictionaries
  • Improve thesaurus with more synonyms and antonyms
  • Implement flashcard or vocabulary building features
  • Allow users to save custom word lists

SCRABBLE Dictionary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro

No in-app purchases

None

SCRABBLE Dictionary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro free?
Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SCRABBLE Dictionary free?
SCRABBLE Dictionary costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro or SCRABBLE Dictionary?
Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro is rated higher. Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while SCRABBLE Dictionary averages 3.0 from 129 ratings.
Do Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro or SCRABBLE Dictionary have ads?
Neither Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro nor SCRABBLE Dictionary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro or SCRABBLE Dictionary?
Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro ships an update every 4 months, and SCRABBLE Dictionary every 5 months. Most recently, Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and SCRABBLE Dictionary on October 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro or SCRABBLE Dictionary?
Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro currently peaks at #76 in the App Store charts, and SCRABBLE Dictionary at #33. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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