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Dictionary.com vs Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Both stand on online dictionaries. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Dictionary.com

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Choose Dictionary.com for free word lookups across web and mobile, with a broad set of reference and learning tools. Look elsewhere if you need commercial use or prefer a mobile app listing that does not contain advertising.

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Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Merriam-Webster combines dictionary and thesaurus access with offline lookup, learning tools, and website editorial content. The app is free with ads, while specialized dictionaries and ad-free options are available through listed purchases.

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The facts

Dictionary.comMerriam-Webster Dictionary
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroid, iPhone, WebAndroid, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planFree or on requestSee the plans
Plans published25
MakerNot publishedNot published
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Dictionary.com: what it does well

  • More than 500,000 expert-authored website entries.
  • Mobile app listing describes over 2 million definitions and synonyms.
  • Audio pronunciations, examples, idioms, and rhymes are included.
  • Daily Word of the Day and web word games.
  • Free access on web and mobile.

What to know first

  • The App Store listing says the app contains advertising.
  • The listed iPhone and iPad requirements start at iOS 16.0 and iPadOS 16.0.
  • Terms restrict use to personal, noncommercial purposes.
  • The service is intended for general audiences over age 16.

Merriam-Webster Dictionary: what it does well

  • Offline dictionary definitions and synonyms.
  • Voice search and vocabulary quizzes.
  • Website includes grammar guidance, games, and wordplay.
  • Free non-commercial API use up to 1,000 queries daily.

What to know first

  • Free app version includes ads.
  • Medical, Legal, and Kids dictionaries require in-app purchase.
  • Commercial API terms require contacting Merriam-Webster.

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