Merriam-Webster Dictionary+
Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Compare this app against competitors by country, IAP plan, and regional price spread.
| # | Region | Original Price | USD | Status | Risk | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇨🇦 Canada North America | C$12.99 Varies by province 5-15% | $9.13 | Lowest | Low | 8.6% |
| 2 | 🇯🇵 Japan Asia | ¥1,500 10% Consumption Tax included | $9.50 | Below Median | Low | 4.9% |
| 3 | 🇵🇭 Philippines Asia | ₱599.00 12% VAT included | $9.53 | Below Median | Low | 4.6% |
| 4 | 🇪🇬 Egypt Africa | E£499.99 14% VAT included | $9.56 | Below Median | Medium | 4.3% |
| 5 | 🇮🇱 Israel Asia | ₪29.90 17% VAT included | $9.72 | Below Median | Low | 2.7% |
| 6 | 🇺🇸 United States North America | $9.99 State sales tax not included in App Store prices | $9.99 | Below Median | Low | Base |
| 7 | 🇦🇷 Argentina South America | $9.99 21% VAT included | $9.99 | Below Median | Medium | +0.0% |
| 8 | 🇹🇼 Taiwan Asia | NT$320 5% VAT included | $10.00 | Below Median | Low | +0.1% |
| 9 | 🇨🇳 China Asia | ¥68.00 App Store content differs. Requires Chinese payment method. | $10.13 | Below Median | Medium | +1.4% |
| 10 | 🇹🇷 Turkey Europe | ₺499.99 20% VAT included | $10.18 | Below Median | High | +1.9% |
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Pricing insights for Merriam-Webster Dictionary+
Merriam-Webster Dictionary+ for iOS is a paid app, and its price shifts hard by region. The download costs CAD 12.99 in Canada and COP 49,900.00 in Colombia — the cheapest and most expensive tracked markets, a 39% saving when you buy at the low end.
That spread is the whole pricing story. Merriam-Webster, Inc. sells this Reference title as a one-time download, not a subscription, and 37 regions are tracked. So the gap is measured across a wide sample, not two outlier stores.
Check your local store before you pay. Canada sits at the bottom of the range, Colombia at the top. The 39% figure is the maximum saving on the download itself, not a temporary promotion or a coupon. If your region sits near the top, switching your App Store country — with a valid local payment method — is the standard route to the lower price. Nothing about the app changes: rating stays 4.84 out of 5 across 22,033 reviews, and the dictionary content is identical.
In-app purchases are secondary here. There are 0 distinct in-app purchase products and no subscription tiers, so nothing recurring gets billed after your purchase screen and nothing needs cancelling later. Your total cost is the download price your own region quotes.
Quick facts: developer Merriam-Webster, Inc.; category Reference; platform iOS; rating 4.84/5 from 22,033 reviews; distinct in-app purchase products 0; subscriptions none; tracked regions 37; cheapest Canada CAD 12.99; most expensive Colombia COP 49,900.00; maximum saving 39%.
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