Comparison

DK Visual Dictionary (2017) vs LoopFox

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

LoopFox

Features
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LoopFox uses a spaced repetition algorithm with varied flashcard types based on word frequency to accelerate your language learning. It also teaches essential grammar lessons and allows you to keep track of your immersion with your target language.

Screenshots

DK Visual Dictionary (2017)4 screens
LoopFox4 screens

Verdict

The call

DK Visual Dictionary (2017) and LoopFox are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
DK Visual Dictionary (2017) versus LoopFox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDK Visual Dictionary (2017)LoopFox
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews19.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size208 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDorling KindersleyJACK MARSHALL GUTHRIE

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

LoopFox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DK Visual Dictionary (2017)

No in-app purchases

None

LoopFox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DK Visual Dictionary (2017) free?
DK Visual Dictionary (2017) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LoopFox free?
LoopFox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DK Visual Dictionary (2017) or LoopFox have ads?
Neither DK Visual Dictionary (2017) nor LoopFox shows ads.

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