Apple Dictionary vs Reference.com : Which is Better?

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Apple Dictionary

Apple Dictionary is an application a part of macOS. The application provides definitions and synonyms from various dictionaries, Wikipedia articles and a glossary of Apple-related terms. Developed by Apple

License: Free Personal

Categories: Education & Reference

Apps available for Mac OS X

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Reference.com

Reference.com is an online encyclopedia. Developed by Dictionary.com, LLC.

License: Free

Categories: Education & Reference

Apps available for Online

Apple Dictionary VS Reference.com

Reference.com offers a broad range of definitions and additional language resources, making it suitable for general usage, while Apple Dictionary provides seamless integration with Apple devices and features like voice pronunciation, making it ideal for users within the Apple ecosystem.

Apple Dictionary

Pros:

  • Integrated with Apple ecosystem
  • Supports multiple languages
  • Voice pronunciation feature
  • Offline access to definitions
  • Fast and responsive

Cons:

  • Limited customization options
  • May not have as extensive a database as some specialized dictionaries
  • Dependent on Apple devices

Reference.com

Pros:

  • Extensive database of definitions
  • User-friendly interface
  • Offers synonyms and antonyms
  • Includes example sentences
  • Provides etymology information

Cons:

  • Limited to English language
  • No offline access
  • Ads can be intrusive

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