Hermit vs Merriam Webster Dictionary

Side-by-side comparison of features, reviews, pricing and more

Hermit

Category: Writing Tool
Industries: Education, Bloggers, Writers, Professionals

Pricing

Free

Merriam Webster Dictionary

Category: Writing Tool
Industries: Education, Writing, Business

Pricing

Free

Remove Ads 1-year Subscription

$2.99

Add references + Remove Ads

$5.99

20M+ Downloads
5/5

#1 in Magazines & Newspapers

Speechify is the #1 audio reader in the world. Get through books, docs, articles, PDFs, email – anything

you read – faster.

Sir Richard Branson

Speechify is absolutely brilliant. Growing up with dyslexia this would have made a big difference. I’m so glad to have it today.

Sir Richard Branson

Merriam Webster Dictionary reviews

I downloaded the top few dictionary apps, turned off all wifi/data and launched them all for the first time. This one works offline (even the games; however, the pronunciation audio clips require an online connection), links to synonymous and antonymous words work effortlessly, and the app doesn't require you to register to use it (*ahem oxford*). Overall, I'd say this one is currently miles better than the rest. I will say, the ads popping up every now and then are a bit of a nuisance though.

- Anton Ross

The app once let you speak into the microphone and converted to text for word meaning. No longer it does this. They actually reduce features. I never would believe a reputable company like Webster would resort to what looks like smoke and mirrors. I took out a subscription thinking that the this feature was in the paid version but it was not only a typical feature reduction.

- Brian f

When I press the speaker icon to hear the word being pronounced nothing happens. I have to tap it several times before it eventually works. Maybe it needs time to "warm up" 05/08/22 Now when I press the button to hear the spoken word I get the last part of the word. The first syllable is not heard. I have to hit it 3-4 times before I hear the full word. Sent an email. Let's see if I hear back. Otherwise, I'll just uninstall and find another dictionary.

- Arlene Freiberg

Pros & cons

Hermit

Pros
Easy, safe and secure
Neat and distraction-free user interface
100% Private – your data is encrypted so no one else can view the entries that you wrote on your journal

Cons
There’s no quick search tool for finding specific journal entries
It would also be great if the said web app could allow its users to add some entries to “bookmarks” or “favorites”
You can’t delete an entire “book” or online journal

Merriam Webster Dictionary

Pros
Works offline
Links to synonymous and antonymous words work effortlessly
App doesn't require you to register to use it

Cons
This dictionary has less functionality than its rivals
The Word of the Day feature isn't very engaging
Limited free version

What is Speechify?

Speechify is one of the most popular audio tools in the world. Our Google Chrome extension, web app, iOS app, and Android app help anyone listen to content at any speed they want. You can also listen to content in over 30 different voices or languages.

How can Speechify turn anything into an audiobook?

Speechify provides anyone with an audio play button that they can add on top of their content to turn it into an audiobook. With the Speechify app on iOS and Android, anyone can take this information on the go.

Learn more about text to speech online, for iOS, Mac, Android, and Chrome Extension.

Speechify is the #1 audio reader in the world

Get through books, docs, articles, PDFs, email – anything you read – faster.

4.6/5

20M+ downloads

Trending products

Choose Language :