The Free Dictionary vs WordWeb

The Free Dictionary brings together dictionaries, a thesaurus, specialized reference works, encyclopedias, literature references, and a search engine. Its app adds audio pronunciations, example sentences, etymologies, word games, and a daily word and idiom. It offers dictionaries in 13 other languages and translations from English into more than 40 languages. The app provides free offline access to English dictionary and thesaurus content; offline dictionaries in other languages are Pro features. Users can save bookmarks and sync them across devices. The website and app are free, while the app includes ads and in-app purchases. Listed one-time options are 5.99 USD for an ad-free upgrade and 9.99 USD for Dictionary Pro, which includes ad-free use, offline dictionaries, and translations. It is available on Android, iOS, macOS, and the web. Other apps can access it through API calls; developers are directed to contact Farlex for instructions. The app directs users with questions or problems to Feedback in Settings for email support.

WordWeb is an English dictionary and thesaurus for definitions, synonyms, examples, and translations, with one-click lookup in Windows programs. The free version lists 160,000 root words and 230,000 word senses, plus basic AI suggestions and translations. The maker says WordWeb works offline; contextual AI definitions and translations are available online. WordWeb also offers audio pronunciations, usage examples, and web reference tabs such as Wikipedia. Pro adds wildcard and full-text search, anagram solving, custom glossaries, adding new words, and custom web references. Optional Oxford, Chambers, and Collins dictionaries are available. The maker links to iPhone, iPad, and Android apps, and lists Windows and macOS support. The free version costs nothing. WordWeb Pro is $1.50 a month billed yearly ($18/Yr), WordWeb Pro Bundle is $2.42 a month billed yearly ($29/Yr), and US Reference Bundle is $4.08 a month billed yearly ($49/Yr). Personal licenses cover up to two personal computers, or one computer with more than one user; network use requires special licensing.