Comparison

WordReference Dictionary vs Huh? Dictionary

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

Head to head
About

WordReference Dictionary

Access a comprehensive suite of dictionaries and translation tools for multiple languages. Explore conjugations, synonyms, and a vast forum with millions of answered questions. This app provides quick access to extensive language resources.

Highlights
  • Extensive multilingual dictionaries
  • Verb conjugators
  • Synonym finder
  • Language forums
  • English definitions
  • Spanish definitions
Features
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The app of the world's most popular and powerful dictionary translation website. It grants you quick access to our extensive dictionaries and forum discussions. WordReference.com's dictionaries: English to Spanish English to French English to Italian English to German English to Portuguese English to Polish English to Romanian English to Czech English to Greek English to Turkish English to Japanese English to Chinese English to Korean English to Arabic English to Swedish English to Dutch Spanish to French Spanish to Portuguese English definitions Spanish definitions Italian definitions Catalan definitions Conjugators: Spanish conjugator French conjugator Italian conjugator Synonyms: English and Spanish Forums contain over 3 million questions and answers about English and translation. Your questions have already been answered. NOTE: Requires internet access. WordReference is often misspelled as "Word Reference" in searches.

About

Huh? Dictionary

This app provides definitions for words in multiple languages using over 60 free dictionary sources. It offers home screen widgets to display favorite words and keeps a history of all your searches for easy review.

Highlights
  • Search definitions in 8 languages
  • Access over 60 free dictionary sources
  • Display favorite words on Home Screen widgets
  • View complete search history
  • Quick access from Lock Screen/Control Center
Features
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Unlock the power of words with Huh? Dictionary, the ultimate dictionary app designed to revolutionize your language learning experience. Say goodbye to language barriers and embrace a world of knowledge at your fingertips. Huh? Dictionary offers a comprehensive and engaging approach to discovering the meanings of words across multiple languages. Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply curious, Huh? Dictionary is your go-to resource for definitions, etymology, and more. ———— Key Features: • Search for Definitions in 8 Languages: Look up words in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian. Perfect for multilingual users and language learners. • Select from Over 60 Free Dictionary Sources: Access a wide range of authoritative lexicons, thesauri, and dictionaries. Switch quickly between your favorite dictionaries to find the most accurate and diverse definitions. • Showcase Words on Your Home Screen: Use widgets to display your favorite words directly on your Home Screen, providing easy access and a personalized touch. • View All Your Search History: Keep track of all the words you've searched for in one convenient place. Revisit and reinforce your learning with ease. • Quick App Access: Open the app from the Lock Screen or Control Center, ensuring you have immediate access whenever you need it. ———— Ready to explore the depths of language with Huh? Dictionary? Download now and let’s get looking up a clear definition for really any word!

Screenshots

WordReference Dictionary4 screens
Huh? Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Huh? Dictionary at 4.5 against WordReference Dictionary's 3.8. Huh? Dictionary also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%). WordReference Dictionary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (27 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Huh? Dictionary sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. WordReference Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Huh? Dictionary holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of WordReference Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 100% of Huh? Dictionary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WordReference Dictionary ships an update every 6 weeks, Huh? Dictionary every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WordReference Dictionary versus Huh? Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordReference DictionaryHuh? Dictionary
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (27 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB26 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperWordReference.com, LLCPeter Yaacoub

Customer experience

WordReference Dictionary

All ratings27 ratings
Positive70.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.6%
Written reviews379 reviews
Positive60.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative28.8%

Huh? Dictionary

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

WordReference Dictionary

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and freezes on various devices
  • Inconsistent performance on cellular vs. Wi-Fi connections
  • Search functionality not working as expected
  • Inability to delete or manage favorite dictionaries

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more languages (e.g. Hebrew, Persian, Latin)
  • Implement offline dictionary functionality
  • Improve search and navigation, including ability to search for phrases
  • Add user account and sync features to save favorites and history
  • Enhance verb conjugation and grammar tools

Huh? Dictionary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WordReference Dictionary

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Huh? Dictionary

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is WordReference Dictionary free?
WordReference Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Huh? Dictionary free?
Huh? Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WordReference Dictionary or Huh? Dictionary?
Huh? Dictionary is rated higher. WordReference Dictionary averages 3.8 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Huh? Dictionary averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do WordReference Dictionary or Huh? Dictionary have ads?
Both WordReference Dictionary and Huh? Dictionary show ads.
Which is updated more often, WordReference Dictionary or Huh? Dictionary?
WordReference Dictionary ships an update every 6 weeks, and Huh? Dictionary every 3 months. Most recently, WordReference Dictionary was updated on September 25, 2026 and Huh? Dictionary on September 26, 2026.

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