# Terminology vs Daily Dictionary

Terminology and Daily Dictionary both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Terminology's written reviews are positive against 56% of Daily Dictionary's. Daily Dictionary's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Terminology sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and Daily Dictionary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Terminology against 4.8 for Daily Dictionary. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 483 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Terminology's written reviews are positive against 56% of Daily Dictionary's.

Terminology ships an update every 4 weeks, Daily Dictionary fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Terminology | Daily Dictionary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminology/id687798859/reviews) | **[4.8 (483 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-dictionary/id1421185864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 483 |
| Positive reviews | **71.3% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Agile Tortoise](https://appshunter.io/developer/331942785) | [Benjamin Mayo](https://appshunter.io/developer/422822319) |

## What reviewers say

### Terminology

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminology/id687798859)

Explore the English language with this comprehensive tool. It offers dictionary and thesaurus functions, along with research capabilities to dive deeper into words and phrases. Extend its functionality with custom resources for web and app searches.

**Highlights:** Offline U.S. English dictionary, Synonyms, antonyms, and word relations, Customizable resources for web and app searches, Favorite and create term lists, Audio pronunciations, Wildcard and spelling suggestions, iCloud sync and backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Annual | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Often used, helpful for finding words
- 🔍 Precise and detailed definitions
- 🔗 Integrates well with other apps and services
- 🔍 Comprehensive dictionary and thesaurus
- 💻 Works great on both iOS and macOS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model requires paying to remove ads
- 🔄 Functionality reduced in recent update
- 🔍 Some words missing from the dictionary
- 🔍 Clunky interface and navigation in latest version
- 🔍 Customization options behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard does not always appear when tapping search
- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Difficulty adjusting volume for word pronunciations

**Requested features**

- Add ability to review and manage favorite words
- Implement quiz or flashcard features for learning new words
- Improve keyboard integration and shortcuts
- Add more comprehensive dictionary coverage
- Provide option to revert to previous app version


### Daily Dictionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-dictionary/id1421185864)

Learn a new word daily with human-curated selections for everyday use. Get definitions, examples, and synonyms to expand your vocabulary and confidence in communication. Integrates with notifications, widgets, and Siri for easy access.

**Highlights:** Daily word notifications, Home screen widgets, Siri integration, Definitions and usage examples, Synonyms, Bookmark words, Apple Watch preferences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $3.99 | per year |
| Premium Unlimited Unlock | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Helpful for learning English
- 🧠 Good mind/memory jogger
- 💡 Expands vocabulary effectively
- 📝 Useful for IELTS exam prep
- 💰 Reasonable subscription cost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🥱 Words are too easy/basic
- 💸 Paywalls for basic features (dark mode)
- 🤔 Disappointing word selection
- 🔄 Apple Watch app not updating
- 📉 Words not challenging enough

**Reported bugs**

- Apple Watch app doesn't update
- Siri command shortcuts not working
- Dark mode requires payment (when device has it)

**Requested features**

- Add widgets for home screen
- Include parts of speech (noun, verb, etc.)
- Add bookmarks to Apple Watch detail screen
- Offer an 'advanced mode' with more obscure words
- Consider more inspirational words for specific days


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Terminology free?

Terminology is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Daily Dictionary free?

Daily Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Terminology or Daily Dictionary?

Daily Dictionary is rated higher. Terminology averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Daily Dictionary averages 4.8 from 483 ratings.

### Do Terminology or Daily Dictionary have ads?

Neither Terminology nor Daily Dictionary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Terminology or Daily Dictionary?

Terminology ships an update every 4 weeks, and Daily Dictionary fortnightly. Most recently, Terminology was updated on October 26, 2026 and Daily Dictionary on October 24, 2026.

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