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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- Learn Russian with stories
- Native speaker narration
- Word highlighting
- English translations
- Adjustable translation visibility
- Vocabulary building
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.
| Parameter | DK Visual Dictionary (2017) | Russian Readers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (33 ratings) | 4.7 (587 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.9% of reviews | 88.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 33 | 587 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 208 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dorling Kindersley | Russian Readers |
Customer experience
DK Visual Dictionary (2017)
Russian Readers
User reviews
DK Visual Dictionary (2017)
From 33 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
DK Visual Dictionary (2017)
No in-app purchases
Russian Readers
- Monthly Subscription!7 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription!7 Days trial$69.991 Year
Questions
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