Dictionary - Merriam-Webster

Android

Merriam-Webster Inc.

5.0

(521,313 total reviews)

Books & Reference

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What users complain about in Dictionary - Merriam-Webster

Users frequently complain about intrusive and excessive ads, including unskippable full-screen ads that disrupt usage. Many report issues with app functionality, such as broken word history navigation, missing definitions, and poor interface responsiveness. Subscription problems, including ads still appearing for paying users and difficulty registering accounts, are also common frustrations.

Excessive intrusive adsHigh
Broken app functionalityMedium
Subscription issuesMedium

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What do users complain about most in Dictionary - Merriam-Webster?

Negative reviews on Dictionary - Merriam-Webster cluster around recurring complaint patterns visible in the 1-3 star reviews above. Common themes include app crashes, missing features, billing issues, and update regressions. Browse the negative reviews on this page to see the specific issues real users in Google Play Store are reporting.

How is Dictionary - Merriam-Webster rated on Google Play Store?

Dictionary - Merriam-Webster has an average rating of 4.5 stars from 521,313 ratings on Google Play Store. The negative review breakdown above shows the 1-3 star reviews that the headline rating averages out, grouped by complaint type so you can see what users actually struggle with.

Why does Dictionary - Merriam-Webster have negative reviews?

Even apps with strong overall ratings accumulate 1-3 star reviews when users hit specific issues. For Dictionary - Merriam-Webster, the negative reviews on this page reveal the friction points that the marketing pages and headline rating do not show. Reading the actual complaints surfaces patterns weeks before they appear in app store rating averages.

Is Dictionary - Merriam-Webster worth installing in 2026?

Dictionary - Merriam-Webster is highly-rated overall with 4.5 stars. The negative reviews above are useful for understanding the specific edge cases (paywalls, account recovery, regional restrictions) that the high average rating hides. Worth installing for most users in this category.

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