Comparison

DK Visual Dictionary (2017) vs Russian Readers

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

Russian Readers

Learn Russian through engaging stories narrated by native speakers. Each word is highlighted as it's read, with English translations available to help you build vocabulary. Challenge yourself by hiding translations as you progress.

Highlights
  • Learn Russian with stories
  • Native speaker narration
  • Word highlighting
  • English translations
  • Adjustable translation visibility
  • Vocabulary building
Features
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Learn Russian with stories read by native Russian speakers and professional storytellers! Our stories are written for learners of all ages and abilities! Each word is highlighted as it is read, allowing you to easily follow along with the narrator. Learn new words and vocabulary! Every Russian word is translated to English, so you’ll never feel lost when enjoying a new story. Feel like a challenge? The English translation on each page can be hidden with the tap of a button! Give Russian Readers a try with your 7-day free trial! There are two types of “subscriptions” available: · The Monthly Subscription gives you an ongoing monthly subscription that is renewed automatically. · The Yearly Subscription gives you an ongoing annual subscription that is renewed automatically. The cost of the subscription will be debited from your iTunes account after the purchase is confirmed. The renewal can be deactivated at any time in your iTunes settings. To prevent the subscription is renewed automatically, it is necessary to cancel the renewal at least 24 hours before payment is due. If the renewal is active, it will be debited within 24 hours of the previous subscription ending. It is not possible to cancel a subscription for the period underway once it has been activated or renewed. Our website: https://russianreaders.com/ Privacy policy: https://russianreaders.com/policies/privacy-policy Terms of service: https://russianreaders.com/policies/terms-of-service Contact us: luke@russianreaders.com

Screenshots

DK Visual Dictionary (2017)4 screens
Russian Readers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Russian Readers at 88% against DK Visual Dictionary (2017)'s 20%. Russian Readers also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (587 vs 33). DK Visual Dictionary (2017)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Russian Readers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. DK Visual Dictionary (2017) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Russian Readers holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Russian Readers has 587 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of DK Visual Dictionary (2017)'s written reviews are positive against 88% of Russian Readers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DK Visual Dictionary (2017) versus Russian Readers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDK Visual Dictionary (2017)Russian Readers
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (33 ratings)4.7 (587 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.9% of reviews88.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33587 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size208 MB76 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDorling KindersleyRussian Readers

Customer experience

DK Visual Dictionary (2017)

All ratings33 ratings
Positive18.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative78.8%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive19.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative74.7%

Russian Readers

All ratings586 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative8.2%

User reviews

DK Visual Dictionary (2017)

From 33 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Russian Readers

From 587 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing app for learning Russian
  • 👍 Excellent resource for reading practice
  • 🎨 Charming illustrations and stories
  • 🔊 Clear native speaker narration
  • 📚 Wide range of content for all levels

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription-based model with no free content
  • 🔍 Lack of a pause/repeat button for audio
  • 🌙 No dark mode option
  • 📱 Some UI/UX issues on smaller screens

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

Russian Readers

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Some users reported issues with accessing content after subscription
  • Occasional crashes or freezes reported by a few users

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a pause/repeat button for audio
  • Implement a dark mode option
  • Provide more advanced-level content
  • Allow users to save/bookmark favorite words

In-app purchases

None

DK Visual Dictionary (2017)

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Russian Readers

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription!7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription!7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is DK Visual Dictionary (2017) free?
DK Visual Dictionary (2017) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Russian Readers free?
Russian Readers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DK Visual Dictionary (2017) or Russian Readers?
Russian Readers is rated higher. DK Visual Dictionary (2017) averages 1.8 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Russian Readers averages 4.7 from 587 ratings.
Do DK Visual Dictionary (2017) or Russian Readers have ads?
Neither DK Visual Dictionary (2017) nor Russian Readers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DK Visual Dictionary (2017) or Russian Readers?
DK Visual Dictionary (2017) ships an update every 3 months, and Russian Readers every 3 months. Most recently, DK Visual Dictionary (2017) was updated on October 22, 2026 and Russian Readers on October 22, 2026.

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