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Merriam-Webster Dictionary

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Merriam-Webster Dictionary is a free iOS app in the Reference category, published by Merriam-Webster, Inc. It was first released on 14 Dec 2010, 15 years ago. Its developer shipped 2 updates in the 90 days to 21 Oct 2026; the latest, version 5.9.6, came out on 22 Sep 2026.

Merriam-Webster Dictionary reached #25 in the Top Free Reference chart in the United States on 2 days, most recently on 10 Sep 2026. In the last 30 days it was in the top 50 on 26 of the 30 days, with a best of #33 on 30 Sep 2026. It stood at #47 on 21 Oct 2026, down 2 places from a week earlier. On that day it appeared in the same chart in 120+ countries. In the United States it holds a 4.80 average across 330,024 ratings, 582 more than a week earlier. GameQuant records its ratings and store listing every day in 40+ countries.

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Merriam-Webster Dictionary downloads and revenue in the United States · September 2026

Estimates for this country only, not worldwide

iPhone & iPad downloads

About the iPhone & iPad downloads estimate

Our estimate of App Store downloads of Merriam-Webster Dictionary in the United States during September 2026.

We expect the real figure inside the full range about 8 times in 10, and inside the darker part, 1.6K–12K, about half the time.

The figure is for the United States only, not worldwide.

A model estimate, not a figure reported by Apple or the developer.

United States only · Sep 2026

660 to 25K

Most likely 1.6K–12K

Estimated range for the month

iPhone & iPad revenue

About the iPhone & iPad revenue estimate

Our estimate of what Merriam-Webster Dictionary earned in the United States during September 2026: in-app purchases and subscriptions bought through the App Store, before Apple's commission, plus money from ads shown in the app. Payments made outside the App Store, such as on a website or for rides and goods, are not included.

We expect the real figure inside the full range about 8 times in 10, and inside the darker part, $34K–$250K, about half the time.

The figure is for the United States only, not worldwide.

A model estimate, not a figure reported by Apple or the developer.

United States only · Sep 2026

$14K to $610K

Most likely $34K–$250K

In-app purchases before Apple's fee, plus ads
Rank · US · Top Free · Reference
#47
down 2vs 7 days earlier
Ratings · US
330K
up 582vs 7 days earlier
Average rating · US
4.80/ 5
All versions
Best rank · 90 days · US
#25
On

Merriam-Webster Dictionary: Top Free · Reference · United States · last 30 days

1 = top of the chart · best rank recorded each day

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Rating distribution · United States

share of all ratings · 21 Oct 2026

Share of ratings by number of stars for Merriam-Webster Dictionary in United States
5 stars 86%
4 stars 11%
3 stars 2%
2 stars 0%
1 star 1%

Rank by country

Top Free · Reference · best rank on 21 Oct 2026

Country Rank 7-day change Best, 90 days Ratings
United States 47 down 2 25 · 10 Sep 330,024
United Kingdom 141 down 8 94 · 8 Sep 5,070
Philippines 7 no change 4 · 30 Sep 50,758

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Merriam-Webster Dictionary revenue and downloads: common questions

Estimates · United States only

How much does Merriam-Webster Dictionary make a month?

We estimate Merriam-Webster Dictionary earned $14K–$610K in the United States in September 2026: in-app purchases and subscriptions bought through the App Store, before Apple's fee, plus money from ads shown in the app. The most likely range is $34K–$250K.

How much does Merriam-Webster Dictionary make a day?

About $460–$21K a day in the United States, or $3.2K–$150K a week: our September 2026 estimate spread over its 30 days.

How many downloads does Merriam-Webster Dictionary get?

Our estimate: 660–25K App Store downloads in the United States in September 2026, or 22–840 a day.

Model estimates for the United States only, not worldwide, and not figures reported by Apple or the developer.