Merriam-Webster Dictionary+ Apple

Merriam-Webster Dictionary+

By: Merriam-Webster, Inc. App
Premium Ad-free Dictionary

Overview

Apple Apps Store
Rating:
4.80 +32
(22,018)
Version:
5.9.5
Last updated: 2026-07-29
Ranking
#10,820 ▲ 3
Overall
Category rank
#10 ▲ 11
Reference (Paid)

Features & Capabilities

Merriam-Webster Dictionary+ is a premium, ad-free dictionary designed for fast, reliable reference. It includes offline access, voice search, Word of the Day, Word Games, and Premium Content with 15,000+ extra entries. Favorites and search history sync across devices via iCloud, and the full dictionary is accessible on tablets and via the Apple Watch extension for on-the-go reference.

Expert guidance features an integrated thesaurus with 200,000+ word choices, sample sentences, and authentic audio pronunciations. Whether you’re studying, writing, or expanding vocabulary, Dictionary+ delivers authoritative English reference anywhere, anytime.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:
Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Rating:
4.80
(22,018) 32 new ratings
Version:
5.9.5 Last updated: 2026-07-29
Version code:
888762925
Creation date:
2011-12-09
Compatible devices:
Size:
197.95MB
Price:
9.99
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-08-23
Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 10,820 ▲ 3
Other rankings
#10 in Reference (Paid) ▲ 11#14 in dictionary keyword 45 ▲ 1#18 in thesaurus keyword 24

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Developed by:
Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/merriam-webster-dictionary/id478126577
Website:
http://www.merriam-webster.com

User Reviews

Users praise Merriam-Webster Dictionary+ for easy use, offline access, premium full-dictionary access, solid definitions with etymology, and vocab-building games. Common complaints include incomplete word coverage, occasional search errors, a UI not fully optimized for large iPhone screens, and friction from login requirements despite paying.
Pros
  • Easy to use with a clean interface.
  • Offline access works without internet.
  • One-time premium access to the full English dictionary.
  • High-quality definitions with good etymology information.
  • Word games and other features help build vocabulary.
Cons
  • Not comprehensive; missing many words compared to online Merriam-Webster; unclear word-list updates.
  • Search sometimes fails or shows errors after updates; reliability issues.
  • UI/design not optimized for larger iPhone screens; sparse interface.
  • Requires login despite paying for the app; adds friction.
Recent reviews
Used once and never tried anything else since
by ze*****, 2026-08-07
I use Merriam-Webster app everyday and have learned so many words and their spelling. I love “word of the day”.
by Lo*****, 2026-08-01
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