Webster's Writer's Dictionary vs 1828 Dictionary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Webster's Writer's Dictionary
This app offers a unique dictionary experience for both readers and writers. It provides concise definitions for specialized words and also explores the nuances of common words with delightful and imaginative prose. Discover new connections and spark your creativity through classic examples and a serendipitous browsing experience.
- Concise definitions for specialized words
- In-depth exploration of common words
- Imaginative and delightful prose
- Classic examples of usage
- Serendipitous word discovery
- Fast search and browsing
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Sure, it's "just" a dictionary app... As a reader, you can use it like you would normally use a dictionary, to look up specialized or unusual words, and you'll get what you expect: a concise definition to get you back to reading. But... here's the great part. As a writer, you can also use it to look up words you already know. Or think you do! And you should, because this is Mr. Webster's actual and original dictionary. The real deal. The magic is in the definitions for commonplace words. Just take a look at the screenshots! This is good stuff. It will delight and amuse. It may even kindle your imagination. The author's personality shines through in colorful prose that's packed with classic examples of usage. And! Remember paging through a big hardcover dictionary looking for a word only to get sidetracked exploring other words you'd stumble across? Oh-hoh! If I may bend your ear a moment longer... The usual way to do search is to show only results that match what has been typed so far. And normally that's perfect: don't show you anything you don't need to see, right? But if I did it that way, how can you get sidetracked? So I went a different direction. All of the words are in a giant list. You can scroll it or jump to a letter. And as you search, it scrolls to the first match. It's fast and you can find what you want quickly, but it still leaves room for serendipity. Get it and get writing!
1828 Dictionary
Access Noah Webster's classic dictionary with a modern interface. Features quick searches, word favorites, daily top words, and a home screen widget. This ad-free app works offline and is continuously updated.
- Offline access
- Ad-free experience
- Speedy search
- Favorite words
- Daily top words
- Home screen widget
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Explore history with the 1828 Dictionary app, a modern take on Noah Webster's classic. Enjoy quick searches, favorite words, report issues, and discover daily top words. More features are on the way! ++ HIGHLIGHTS ++ - Clean and modern design - Performant app without Ads - No Internet Connection Required - Super Easy and Intuitive Navigation - Speedy Search Feature - Favorites Feature to save certain words - Top 3 Words of the Day feature - Constant Updates to bring you more up-to-date content - Home Screen Widget to Explore new words anytime, anywhere ++ DON'T BE A STRANGER ++ We have some exciting features coming soon, but you can always email suggestions or write a review for the app. Don't forget to share this app with a friend, because your support will make this app incredible. Contact us: developer@apps4world.com ++ WE CARE ABOUT YOUR PRIVACY ++ Privacy Policy: https://apps4world.com/privacy-policy-apps.html Terms & Conditions: https://apps4world.com/terms-and-conditions-apps.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 1828 Dictionary at monthly against Webster's Writer's Dictionary's every 30 months. 1828 Dictionary also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and chart position (#19 vs #199). Webster's Writer's Dictionary's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Webster's Writer's Dictionary costs $1.99 and 1828 Dictionary $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
1828 Dictionary holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85 and 199 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Webster's Writer's Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 83% of 1828 Dictionary's.
Webster's Writer's Dictionary ships an update every 30 months, 1828 Dictionary monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Webster's Writer's Dictionary | 1828 Dictionary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (85 ratings) | 4.8 (199 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.4% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 85 | 199 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #199 | #19 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Parks Digital LLC | Apps4World |
Customer experience
Webster's Writer's Dictionary
1828 Dictionary
Bugs and requests
Webster's Writer's Dictionary
Reported bugs
3 issues- Graphical glitches
- Headings go over page edge on smaller screens
- Widget cuts off definitions
Requested features
8 requests- Glossary or 'how to read' section for etymology codes
- Linking words within definitions
- Dark mode
- Ability to make app default dictionary
- Widget resizing to show more definition
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- Pronunciation audio playback
- Add 'Parts of Speech'
- Offline sound for words
1828 Dictionary
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Webster's Writer's Dictionary
No in-app purchases
1828 Dictionary
No in-app purchases
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