# Merriam-Webster Dictionary+

> Premium Ad-free Dictionary

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id478126577](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id478126577)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id478126577`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Merriam-Webster, Inc.
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (22,093 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.9.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-29
- **First published:** 2011-12-09
- **Size:** 198 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/merriam-webster-dictionary/id478126577)
- **Website:** [http://www.merriam-webster.com](http://www.merriam-webster.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.merriam-webster.com/info/privacy.htm](http://www.merriam-webster.com/info/privacy.htm)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #10,845 — Overall
- #12 — Reference (Paid)
- #14 — dictionary
- #17 — thesaurus

## Review summary

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.

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