# DK Visual Dictionary (2017) vs MWDICT

The clearest difference is rating: MWDICT at 5.0 against DK Visual Dictionary (2017)'s 1.8. MWDICT also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). DK Visual Dictionary (2017)'s advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MWDICT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DK Visual Dictionary (2017) has 33 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | DK Visual Dictionary (2017) | MWDICT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dk-visual-dictionary-2017/id1192278999/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mwdict-learners-dictionary/id1437017593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 19.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 208 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dorling Kindersley](https://appshunter.io/developer/316351361) | [Le Thi Quynh Ny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1321764676) |

## What reviewers say

### DK Visual Dictionary (2017)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dk-visual-dictionary-2017/id1192278999)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple audio companion
- 👍 Works offline
- 👍 Useful for learning pronunciation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Barcode/ISBN not recognized
- 🐛 Audio files fail to download
- 🐛 Buggy interface
- 🐛 Lacks language support

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### MWDICT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mwdict-learners-dictionary/id1437017593)

This app provides a comprehensive English dictionary designed for learners. It offers definitions, collocations, phrases, and pronunciation guides in both British and American accents. Users can search for words using voice input or by selecting text.

**Highlights:** Word, collocation, and phrase definitions, British and American English audio pronunciations, Voice search functionality, Tap-to-define word lookup, Designed for English learners

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DK Visual Dictionary (2017) free?

DK Visual Dictionary (2017) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MWDICT free?

MWDICT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DK Visual Dictionary (2017) or MWDICT?

MWDICT is rated higher. DK Visual Dictionary (2017) averages 1.8 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while MWDICT averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do DK Visual Dictionary (2017) or MWDICT have ads?

Neither DK Visual Dictionary (2017) nor MWDICT shows ads.

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