Comparison

DK Visual Dictionary (2017) vs Go

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DK Visual Dictionary (2017)

This app provides audio for DK's Bilingual Visual Dictionaries, featuring over 7,000 spoken words and phrases per language by native speakers. It's organized thematically and allows users to tap words for pronunciation, save favorites, and use offline after downloading.

Highlights
  • 7,000+ spoken words/phrases per language
  • Native speaker audio
  • Thematic vocabulary organization
  • Tap to hear pronunciation
  • Offline access after download
  • Favorites list for saved words
Features
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DK Visual Dictionary App contains all the audio to accompany DK's Bilingual Visual Dictionaries. This DK Visual Dictionary app is the perfect companion to your visual dictionary. For each language, over 7,000 words and phrases are spoken in both English and the language of the title. All words are from the books and are spoken by native speakers. Simply download the free app, then use your copy of the book to fully access all the audio. This clear, comprehensive and easy-to-use app contains all the content from each Bilingual Visual Dictionary. Just like the book, the vocabulary is arranged thematically, with subjects including shopping, food and drink, study, work, travel and transport, health and appearance, sport and leisure, technology, and the home. Search for the page you want, tap on any word to listen to it being spoken, scroll up and down the word lists for each topic, and swipe left or right to go to the next or previous page. Perfect for study, work, and travel. Features: • Over 7,000 spoken words and phrases per title • UK and US English available • Save your most-used words to a Favorites list. Favorites can easily be added or deleted at any time • Audio can be removed from your device, and re-downloaded when required • After the audio has been downloaded, the app can be used offline • Buy more books and unlock more audio through a link in the app Developer note: For Ukrainian users learning English, please first set your device language to Ukrainian. For Hungarian users, please set your device to Magyar and search for and download the Képes Szótár app; this application is not compatible with the Hungarian dictionaries of Maxim Könyvkiadó.

About

Go

Learn vocabulary in multiple languages through interactive visual aids. Explore over 600 practical words across 15 themed picture sets, covering everyday objects and concepts. Ideal for beginners seeking an engaging way to expand their language skills.

Highlights
  • Visual word learning
  • Multiple languages supported
  • Over 600 practical words
  • 15 themed picture sets
  • Interactive object tapping
Features
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Ditch the Flashcards! The Most Intuitive Visual Dictionary App Still struggling with boring vocabulary lists? Experience a whole new way of learning with Go-VAL Visual Dictionary! Simply tap on any object in the picture to instantly learn its name. By connecting words with real-life visuals, you'll boost your memory and make language learning as fun as a game! Core Highlights Tap & Learn: See it, tap it, learn it! Say goodbye to text-heavy dictionaries. 6 Popular Languages: Switch seamlessly between English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, and Chinese. Visual Memory Booster: Connect words to vivid images to help your brain remember faster and longer. 600+ Practical Words: Handpicked, high-frequency vocabulary for everyday use. 15 Everyday Scenarios Explore useful vocabulary across a variety of real-world categories: Food & Dining: Breakfast / Food Menu / Vegetables / Fruits Home & Life: Kitchen / Bathroom / Body / Organs Nature & Tech: Animals / Farm / Solar System / Horoscope / Car / Dashboard / Keyboard Who Is This App For? Language Beginners looking for a fun and engaging way to build vocabulary. Travelers who need quick access to practical words abroad. Parents wanting to spark their children's interest in languages through rich visuals. Busy Students & Professionals who want to learn effortlessly during their daily commute. Stop making vocabulary a chore! Spend just 5 minutes a day and learn effortlessly.

Screenshots

DK Visual Dictionary (2017)4 screens
Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DK Visual Dictionary (2017) at none against Go's 10. DK Visual Dictionary (2017) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (20% vs 0%). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Go sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. DK Visual Dictionary (2017) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DK Visual Dictionary (2017) ships an update every 3 months, Go every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DK Visual Dictionary (2017) versus Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDK Visual Dictionary (2017)Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (34 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews19.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size208 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDorling KindersleyJing Shin Chen

Customer experience

DK Visual Dictionary (2017)

All ratings34 ratings
Positive17.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative79.4%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive19.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative74.1%

Go

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

DK Visual Dictionary (2017)

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Barcode/ISBN not recognized
  • Audio files fail to download
  • Buggy interface with visual glitches
  • Lack of language support

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more languages
  • Allow searching by word, not just page number
  • Implement landscape mode for tablets
  • Add option to slow down audio playback speed

Go

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DK Visual Dictionary (2017)

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Go

One-time10
  • Chinese-English Product 1$4.99
  • SimpChinese-English Product 1$4.99
  • English-Spanish Product 1$4.99
Show 7 more
  • BrEnglish-Japanese Product 1$4.99
  • German-French Product 1$4.99
  • German-Spanish Product 1$4.99
  • German-Japanese Product 1$4.99
  • French-Spanish Product 1$4.99
  • French-Japanese Product 1$4.99
  • Spanish-Japanese Product 1$4.99

Questions

Is DK Visual Dictionary (2017) free?
DK Visual Dictionary (2017) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Go free?
Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DK Visual Dictionary (2017) or Go have ads?
Go shows ads; DK Visual Dictionary (2017) does not.
Which is updated more often, DK Visual Dictionary (2017) or Go?
DK Visual Dictionary (2017) ships an update every 3 months, and Go every 8 months. Most recently, DK Visual Dictionary (2017) was updated on November 5, 2026 and Go on November 2, 2026.

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