Webster1844 vs LexiRef

Webster 1844 brings Noah Webster’s 1844 American Dictionary to your iPhone and iPad. SEARCH ON DEVICE Find headwords fast. Browse structured definitions, etymology, and citations. Core lookup works offline. LOOK UP FROM OTHER APPS Select a word while you read (Safari, Books, Mail, and more), open the share sheet, and choose Webster 1844 under Actions. Don’t see it? Tap Edit Actions and turn it on. THEN & NOW (OPTIONAL) Compare an 1844 entry with a modern Merriam-Webster gloss, then—when Apple Intelligence is available—read an on-device note about how the sense may have changed. The 1844 text stays primary and is never replaced. Uses the network only when you tap Compare. SIRI & SHORTCUTS Ask Siri or use Shortcuts to define a word with Webster 1844. PRIVACY No accounts. No ads. No tracking. 1844 lookups stay on your device. Optional Then & Now sends the word to Merriam-Webster. Details: https://webster1844.morganize.com/privacy SUPPORT Webster 1844 is free. Optional donations help Morganize LLC keep it that way: https://webster1844.morganize.com/donate 1844 text from Akai Tsurugi’s Webster’s Dictionary 1844 project (CC BY-SA 4.0). Modern glosses via Merriam-Webster when you use Then & Now.

LexiRef is a beautiful, fully offline English dictionary and thesaurus. Browse 130,000+ words and 310,000+ definitions with real usage examples — instantly, as you type — plus IPA pronunciations and etymologies on tens of thousands of common words, all stored directly on your device. Once installed, LexiRef works completely offline — no internet connection, accounts, or subscriptions required. KEY FEATURES: • 130,000+ Headwords & 310,000+ Definitions with authentic usage examples • Instant Live Search: Fast full-text results appear as you type • Complete Integrated Thesaurus: Explore thousands of synonyms and antonyms • Audio Pronunciation: Tap to hear words read aloud using on-device text-to-speech • Pronunciation & Etymology: Detailed IPA transcriptions and word origins • Word of the Day: Expand your vocabulary with curated daily discoveries • Custom Bookmarks & History: Save favorite words into lists and revisit recent searches • Hands-Free Voice Search: Speak to find word definitions quickly • Personalized Reading: Choose from Light, Dark, or AMOLED themes and adjust font size to your liking • 100% Offline & Private: Your search history and bookmarks never leave your device DICTIONARY DATA & LICENSES Definitions, etymologies, pronunciations, and examples are adapted from Wiktionary (© Wiktionary contributors, https://en.wiktionary.org), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). The data has been modified and the adapted dataset is shared under the same license. Synonyms and antonyms are adapted from Open English WordNet (https://en-word.net), licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), derived from Princeton WordNet 3.0 (© 2006 Princeton University, https://wordnet.princeton.edu). The data has been modified. LexiRef is an independent application published by Qivera Digital LLC and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wiktionary, Open English WordNet, or Princeton University. SUPPORT & CONTACT Website: https://qiveradigital.com Support: support@qiveradigital.com