Merriam-Webster Dictionary subscription: cost, reviews, how to cancel

• App Store rating4.8★ from 323,824 ratings
• Cheapest subscription$1.79 per month
• Reviews mentioning billing, last 12 months32 of 613 reviews

On this page: what it costs, how to cancel, what reviewers say.

What the data says

• Free trial converts to a paid plan7 days free trial, then $5.99 per year

What Merriam-Webster Dictionary costs

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $1.79 per month.

• Premium MonthlyRenews every month, no trial$1.79
• Remove AdsRenews every year, no trial$2.99
• All References + Remove Ads7 days free trial, then renews every year$5.99
• Premium Annual7 days free trial, then renews every year$9.99

How to cancel Merriam-Webster Dictionary

1. Open Settings on your iPhone and tap your name at the top.
2. Tap Subscriptions.
3. Select Merriam-Webster Dictionary (listed under a plan name such as Premium Monthly).
4. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

If the app is not in that list, it was not billed through Apple. Cancel it with the developer instead: support page or website.

Charged after cancelling or during a trial? Request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com within 90 days.

What reviewers say

Reported bugs

App crashes when searching for certain words; Widget does not update daily word; Scribble feature is buggy; Inconsistent ad behavior.

Recent one-star reviews

Persecution in the End TimesAfter being gangstalked, illegally monitored and persecuted by people in person and online; Marian-Webster Dictionary joined hands with the rest of the world to halt the functioning of a number of my mobile apps; the Holy Bible included. This is the outcry of a concerned Christian that is watching t…

Utter GarbageA significant downgrade from just using the website. Bloated with ads and has the audacity to require a subscription for things already on the website for free. Shameful.

TerribleThis app does not be at all. It’s actually garbage and all you do is sit there watch ads and then blows up on you and you can’t even use it.

Recent five-star reviews

Synonyms, antonyms, pronunciationCan’t think of a word or correctly pronouncing it? It’s all there at Your finger tip! And examples how to use the word. I use it everyday! The spoken word is great!

Good dictionaryVery helpful dictionary! Quick answers. Sometimes the ads can be annoying but it’s understandable that they’re there.

The best of my free time …Es con Merriam W D

About the developer

Merriam-Webster, Inc. has published on the App Store since Dec 14, 2010: 8 app(s), 1 of them no longer in the store.

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Questions people ask

How much does Merriam-Webster Dictionary cost?

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $1.79 per month.

How do I cancel Merriam-Webster Dictionary?

On your iPhone open Settings, tap your name, tap Subscriptions, select Merriam-Webster Dictionary and tap Cancel Subscription. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

Does Merriam-Webster Dictionary have a free trial?

Yes: All References + Remove Ads offers a 7 days free trial, then $5.99 per year.

Is the Merriam-Webster Dictionary app free to use?

The app is free to download and use with ads. An in-app purchase is available to remove ads and gain access to specialized dictionaries such as Kids, Medical, and Legal dictionaries.

Merriam-Webster Dictionary in one paragraph

Merriam-Webster Dictionary by Merriam-Webster, Inc. is a Reference app for iPhone. Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $1.79 per month across 4 plan(s). App Store rating 4.8 from 323,824 ratings. 32 of 613 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (5%). The developer has 8 app(s) on the App Store, 1 no longer listed. Cancel through Settings › Subscriptions on the iPhone. Data verified Sep 8, 2026 by AppsLupa.

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