# Terminology vs Wiktionary Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Terminology at 4.7 against Wiktionary Reader's 3.9. Terminology also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 51%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 63). Wiktionary Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Terminology sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Wiktionary Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Terminology holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terminology has 1.1K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Terminology's written reviews are positive against 51% of Wiktionary Reader's.

Terminology ships an update every 4 weeks, Wiktionary Reader monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Terminology | Wiktionary Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminology/id687798859/reviews)** | [3.9 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiktionary-reader/id984975341/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | **71.3% of reviews** | 51.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 101 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Agile Tortoise](https://appshunter.io/developer/331942785) | [KAZUYUKI TAJIMA](https://appshunter.io/developer/876885221) |

## 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


### Wiktionary Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiktionary-reader/id984975341)

Access a comprehensive, multilingual free dictionary. Search for keywords with full-text search and browse results. Explore random entries or manage your saved pages.

**Highlights:** Full-text search, Multilingual dictionary access, Browse random entries, Bookmark and history management, Language selection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Terminology free?

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

### Is Wiktionary Reader free?

Wiktionary Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Terminology or Wiktionary Reader?

Terminology is rated higher. Terminology averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Wiktionary Reader averages 3.9 from 63 ratings.

### Do Terminology or Wiktionary Reader have ads?

Neither Terminology nor Wiktionary Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Terminology or Wiktionary Reader?

Terminology ships an update every 4 weeks, and Wiktionary Reader monthly. Most recently, Terminology was updated on November 1, 2026 and Wiktionary Reader on November 1, 2026.

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