Dictionary vs NoirLex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dictionary
Access definitions, synonyms, and pronunciations for thousands of English words. Features voice search, a history of recent lookups, and the ability to save favorite words. Designed for students, writers, and language enthusiasts to improve vocabulary and understanding.
- Extensive vocabulary definitions
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Audio pronunciations and phonetics
- Voice search functionality
- Recent searches history
- Favorite words saving
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Unlock the power of words with our comprehensive dictionary app, designed to meet all your language needs. Whether you're a student, writer, or language enthusiast, our app provides a wealth of features to enhance your vocabulary and understanding of the English language. Key Features: - Extensive Vocabulary: Access definitions, synonyms, and antonyms for thousands of words. - Phonetics and Pronunciations: Learn correct pronunciations with audio examples and phonetic transcriptions. - Voice Search: Easily find words using our convenient voice search functionality. - Recent Searches: Quickly revisit your recent searches with our history feature. - Favorites: Save your favorite words for easy access and future reference. - User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy a clean, intuitive experience tailored for all age groups. Whether you're preparing for exams, improving your writing skills, or simply exploring new words, our dictionary app is the perfect companion for all your linguistic endeavors. Download now and take your vocabulary to new heights!
NoirLex
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- Use dictionary API from America's most trusted dictionary - Simple structuring of definitions and word contexts. Focus on the importance first. However, provide very comprehensive definitions and examples and much more such as images, pronunciations with available sound - Allow user to save words to collection which can be retrieved offline (no internet access) - Allow user to add personal note to the word collection - Allow user to enable notification for word flashback - Allow user to sync word collection across multiple devices in the same iCloud account. User can merge word collection from the cloud with local collection. (Required app in app purchase) - User can also reach out or provide feedback straight from the app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dictionary at none against NoirLex's 1. Dictionary also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. NoirLex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dictionary ships an update every 3 weeks, NoirLex every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dictionary | NoirLex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alihan SELIMOGLU | Kuroun Seung |
In-app purchases
Dictionary
No in-app purchases
NoirLex
- Sync with iCloud$1.99
