# DK Visual Dictionary (2017) vs Russian Readers

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DK Visual Dictionary (2017) | Russian Readers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dk-visual-dictionary-2017/id1192278999/reviews) | **[4.7 (587 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/russian-readers-learn-russian/id1535989222/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **587** |
| Positive reviews | 19.9% of reviews | **88.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 208 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dorling Kindersley](https://appshunter.io/developer/316351361) | [Russian Readers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535989224) |

## 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


### Russian Readers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/russian-readers-learn-russian/id1535989222)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription! | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription! | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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