Merriam-Webster Dictionary alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Merriam-Webster Dictionary: no spaced repetition or study plan, and free version shows ads. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Merriam-Webster Dictionary, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Word of the Day (Vocabulous) currently ranks first.
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Best Merriam-Webster Dictionary alternative for most people
Word of the Day (Vocabulous)Builds a full habit around the daily word, with quizzes, spaced review and Lock Screen widgets.
Best Merriam-Webster Dictionary alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Vocabulary.comA learner's dictionary with plain-language explanations that feeds the words you look up into an adaptive quiz trainer.
Best Merriam-Webster Dictionary alternative for Mac
WordPalAdds the spaced-repetition testing a dictionary app lacks, with free daily synonym quizzes.
Best Merriam-Webster Dictionary alternative for iPhone and Android
Vocabulary - Learn words dailyA scrolling word feed and Lock Screen widget, if you want more than one new word a day.
Best Merriam-Webster Dictionary alternative for working in the browser
Vocabulary.comA learner's dictionary with plain-language explanations that feeds the words you look up into an adaptive quiz trainer.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Merriam-Webster Dictionary?
Word of the Day (Vocabulous) ranks first right now. Builds a full habit around the daily word, with quizzes, spaced review and Lock Screen widgets. Vocabulary.com and Vocabulary - Learn words daily follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Merriam-Webster Dictionary?
Yes. Word of the Day (Vocabulous) (free plan + paid), Vocabulary.com (free plan + paid), Vocabulary - Learn words daily (free plan + paid) and WordPal (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Merriam-Webster Dictionary?
None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Merriam-Webster Dictionary?
The complaints we hear most: no spaced repetition or study plan; free version shows ads; quizzes are short and general rather than personalized.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Merriam-Webster Dictionary, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.