Comparison

Computer Science Dictionary vs The Micro

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

Head to head
About

Computer Science Dictionary

This app offers a comprehensive offline dictionary for computer science and engineering students, featuring over 4,200 terms, formulas, historical insights, and quizzes. Explore computer history, save favorite terms, and test your knowledge with interactive challenges.

Highlights
  • 4,200+ Computer Engineering terms
  • Visual representations of formulas
  • Comprehensive computer history timeline
  • Challenging quizzes
  • Autoplay audio definitions
  • Community word contributions
  • Save favorite terms
Features
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Clear away your worries with a wealth of terms, formulas, historical insights, and quizzes designed for Computer Science and Engineering students. With over 4,200 Computer Engineering terms and a rich collection of visual representations of key formulas, this offline Computer Science Dictionary covers everything from basic concepts to advanced professional knowledge. It’s more than just a dictionary—it includes a comprehensive timeline of computer history, tracing innovations from the earliest devices to the present. Plus, it’s packed with challenging quizzes to sharpen your knowledge. This Offline Computer Science Engineering App includes categories like: • Software Engineering • Networking • Programming Languages • Information Storage and Retrieval • Architecture • Operating Systems • Computational Science • Intelligent Systems Key Features: • Timeline: Explore computer history from the abacus to modern-day advances. • Play Quiz: Challenge yourself with quizzes to reinforce your knowledge. • Autoplay: Listen and learn by having terms and definitions read to you. • Add Your words: Have something to add? Share it with the community! • Terms Bank : Save your frequently used terms for easy reference. Download this Computer Science Dictionary App and take your learning to the next level!

About

The Micro

Features
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COMPLETE TIMELINE Over 27 key milestones across 7 major eras: the precursors (Micral N, Altair 8800, Microsoft), the explosion of 1976-1982 (Apple I and II, Atari 2600, VisiCalc, Commodore 64), IBM and the clone era (IBM PC, MS-DOS, Compaq, Macintosh), software and networks (Windows, PageMaker, World Wide Web, Linux, Mosaic), Internet and multimedia (Windows 95, Google, Napster, dot-com crash), the mobile and cloud era (iPod, iPhone,AWS, iPad), and finally artificial intelligence (deep learning, voice assistants, ChatGPT, Claude). MACHINE GALLERY 11 landmark machines with Wikipedia photos, date, inventor and detailed profile: Altair 8800, Apple II, Commodore 64, IBM PC 5150, Apple Macintosh 128K, Nintendo NES, NeXT Cube, iPhone (1st generation), Raspberry Pi, Amazon EC2, NVIDIA CUDA GPU. INTERACTIVE QUIZ 15 randomly shuffled questions to test your knowledge of personal computing history. Real-time score, answer feedback, unlimited restarts. BILINGUAL FRENCH / ENGLISH Switch instantly between both languages with a single tap.

Screenshots

Computer Science Dictionary4 screens
The Micro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Computer Science Dictionary at Free against The Micro's $0.99. Computer Science Dictionary also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). The Micro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 16 months). On 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

Computer Science Dictionary is free to download; The Micro costs $0.99 up front. Computer Science Dictionary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Micro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Computer Science Dictionary ships an update every 16 months, The Micro every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Computer Science Dictionary versus The Micro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComputer Science DictionaryThe Micro
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShital GorasiyaMichel Garlandat

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Computer Science Dictionary

One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$6.99
None

The Micro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Computer Science Dictionary free?
Computer Science Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Micro free?
The Micro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Computer Science Dictionary or The Micro have ads?
Neither Computer Science Dictionary nor The Micro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Computer Science Dictionary or The Micro?
Computer Science Dictionary ships an update every 16 months, and The Micro every 2 days. Most recently, Computer Science Dictionary was updated on October 8, 2026 and The Micro on October 14, 2026.

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