Comparison

DK Visual Dictionary (2017) vs LinguaLift

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

LinguaLift

This comprehensive language learning program offers a structured approach to fluency, combining science-based methods with personalized study plans and tutor support. It focuses on real-world conversations and cultural understanding, making language acquisition engaging and effective.

Highlights
  • Tutor support via in-app messaging
  • Customized study plans ('Road Map to Fluency')
  • Science-based learning with Spaced Repetition
  • Relatable homework exercises
  • Cultural insights integrated into lessons
  • Clear grammar explanations
  • Progress tracking and leaderboards
Features
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Learning a new language has never been easier, with LinguaLift’s new ground breaking language learning system. LinguaLift teaches language for the real world, real conversations. We give you the plan, the tools, and guide you every step of the way. It’s not just an app, it’s a complete language learning program. Why LinguaLift? We looked at: · over 100 language learning programs · spoke with industry experts, · world famous polyglots, · hundreds of language teachers, · life success coaches, · and thousands of language students to find the best methods to learn a language. The LinguaLift language learning app is the result of this extensive research How are we different? · Tutor Support No more frustration! We provide access to tutors through our in-app messaging service. If you ever get stuck, need clarification, or want to get some homework checked, just fire off an email right in the app. · Customized Study Plan You won’t ever feel lost! We create a “Road Map to Fluency” for every student. This is a customized study plan based on your schedule, wants, needs, and reasons for studying the language. With the help of our study coaches, you will always know what to do next. · Track your Progress · Science Based Learning Remember what you learn! Our Spaced Repetition software creates tailored reviews based on your progress. Our program tells you when and what to review! · Homework Enjoy your new langauge! Our “Over to you” section in our app is designed to get you to use the language in ways that are relatable to you. These are simple homework exercises that you can send into your tutor to have corrected. · Teach Language AND Culture Learn for the real world! Without understanding a country’s culture, it’s near impossible to become fluent in their language. Our lessons include interesting tidbits on local customs and beliefs that will help guide you through any social situation. · Provide Clear Grammar Explanations Become fluent! Our app is not just a bunch of pictures and words. Grammar may not be exciting, but understanding the main grammar points of a language is a necessary step towards fluency. Here is what some of our students are saying about out program: "Best program ever. They teach you how to study. The tutors create your plan. The app is clear and concise. It's a lethal combination!" – Antoine, Fresno, USA "Amazing system! If you follow the plan, you will succeed. Guaranteed!" – Connor, New York, USA "The best part about LinguaLift is having access to real people who are interested in your learning." – Luca, Turin, ItalyHere is what some of our students are saying about out program:Stay motivated! Earn points by completing lessons, and maintaining daily study streaks. Compete against other language learners from around the world with our weekly leaderboards.

Screenshots

DK Visual Dictionary (2017)4 screens
LinguaLift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DK Visual Dictionary (2017) at none against LinguaLift's 4. DK Visual Dictionary (2017) also leads on review sentiment (19% vs 8%) and ratings volume (33 vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. LinguaLift sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. DK Visual Dictionary (2017) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.8 for DK Visual Dictionary (2017) against 1.8 for LinguaLift. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DK Visual Dictionary (2017) has 33 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 19% of DK Visual Dictionary (2017)'s written reviews are positive against 8% of LinguaLift's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DK Visual Dictionary (2017) versus LinguaLift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDK Visual Dictionary (2017)LinguaLift
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (33 ratings)1.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews19.4% of reviews — better8.3% of reviews
Number of ratings33 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size208 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDorling Kindersley3323040 Nova Scotia Limited

Customer experience

DK Visual Dictionary (2017)

All ratings33 ratings
Positive18.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative78.8%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive19.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative75.0%

LinguaLift

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative91.7%

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

LinguaLift

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DK Visual Dictionary (2017)

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

LinguaLift

Subscriptions4
  • Premium access$19.991 Month
  • Premium course$50.993 Months
  • Premium course$89.996 Months
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  • Premium course$154.991 Year

Questions

Is DK Visual Dictionary (2017) free?
DK Visual Dictionary (2017) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LinguaLift free?
LinguaLift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DK Visual Dictionary (2017) or LinguaLift?
DK Visual Dictionary (2017) and LinguaLift are both rated 1.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 33 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do DK Visual Dictionary (2017) or LinguaLift have ads?
Neither DK Visual Dictionary (2017) nor LinguaLift shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DK Visual Dictionary (2017) or LinguaLift?
DK Visual Dictionary (2017) ships an update every 3 months, and LinguaLift every 3 months. Most recently, DK Visual Dictionary (2017) was updated on September 10, 2026 and LinguaLift on July 30, 2026.

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