Wiktionary Reader vs WordWeb Minimal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wiktionary Reader
Access a comprehensive, multilingual free dictionary. Search for keywords with full-text search and browse results. Explore random entries or manage your saved pages.
- Full-text search
- Multilingual dictionary access
- Browse random entries
- Bookmark and history management
- Language selection
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Wiktionary Reader is a fast, focused way to explore Wiktionary — the free, collaborative, multilingual dictionary — on iPhone and iPad. SEARCH 198 LANGUAGE EDITIONS Look up words in English, Japanese, French, German, Chinese, and nearly 200 other Wiktionary editions. Reorder the language list to keep your favorites on top, and hide the ones you don't need. QUICK LOOKUPS Matching entries appear as soon as you search, and recent results are cached so repeat lookups show up instantly. Tap the dice button to discover a random entry and pick up a new word. A BETTER READING VIEW • Search an entry's title again with a single tap • Translate an entry into your preferred language with the globe button (powered by Google Translate) • Follow links freely with Home, Back, and Forward buttons • Open an entry in Safari or share it • Dark Mode support • Save images from entries to Photos BOOKMARKS AND HISTORY Bookmark the words you want to come back to. Every entry you open is added to your history automatically. Search and reorder both lists, and set how many items each one keeps. Export your bookmarks to a file and import them on another device. TWO-COLUMN LAYOUT ON LARGER SCREENS On an unfolded iPhone Duo or on iPad, search results appear on the left and the entry on the right, so you can move from word to word without losing your place. Fold your iPhone Duo and the app switches to a single column automatically. You can turn the two-column layout off in Settings. AVAILABLE IN 50 LANGUAGES The app's interface is localized into 50 languages, including English and Japanese. Wiktionary Reader is not an official app of the Wikimedia Foundation. Wiktionary content is written by its contributors and is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License and other licenses. An internet connection is required to search and read entries.
WordWeb Minimal
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This is a minimal version of the WordWeb English dictionary app, without bookmark, cloud, or cross-reference features, suitable for use in isolated environments like exams.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Wiktionary Reader at Free against WordWeb Minimal's $1.99. Wiktionary Reader also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 14 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Wiktionary Reader is free to download; WordWeb Minimal costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Wiktionary Reader ships an update monthly, WordWeb Minimal every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wiktionary Reader | WordWeb Minimal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 3.9 (63 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 63 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | KAZUYUKI TAJIMA | Antony Lewis |
In-app purchases
Wiktionary Reader
No in-app purchases
WordWeb Minimal
No in-app purchases
