Comparison

Russian Dictionary Wiki Word vs Learn Russian (Beginners)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Russian Dictionary Wiki Word

This comprehensive Russian dictionary offers detailed information on over 450,000 words, including definitions, origins, translations, and usage examples. It features smart search, grammar rules, and daily vocabulary to enhance learning. An optional offline mode with advanced features is available via subscription.

Highlights
  • Extensive word database (450,000+ articles)
  • Spelling, pronunciation, and word forms
  • Definitions, origins, and translations
  • Synonyms, antonyms, and idioms
  • Russian grammar rules
  • Smart search with typo correction
  • Offline mode with subscription
Features
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WikiWord (ВикиСлово) is the most comprehensive Russian dictionary available today (more than 450,000 articles). Here you can find everything about any word: • spelling, pronunciation and word forms, • definition and origin, • translations into English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese and Ukrainian, • synonyms and antonyms, • examples of use, • cognate words, • idioms, collocations and proverbs, and much more. The dictionary is being improved and updated every day. And no ads! ATTENTION! Without a subscription for 'Offline mode', the app requires internet access. Our app helps to make the use of the Wiktionary easy and handy: RICH ARTICLES • Compact and full view, semantic coloring. The structure of articles is improved. • Selection of vocabulary zones to view (word forms, synonyms, examples, phrases, etc.). • Popup mini-articles for any word or phrase from the article. Tap on the popup to open a full page. • 15,000 images (are downloaded from the Internet). • Brief encyclopedic information from Wikipedia. • Voice pronunciations made by native Russian speakers (for 14,000 high-frequency words). In other cases, speech synthesis is used. SMART SEARCH • Phrases search, correction of typos and spelling errors. Obscene and foreign-language articles are filtered. • Voice input (works without the Internet on iOS 13+). • Search History: articles previously viewed are available offline. LEARN RUSSIAN • Complete Russian GRAMMAR RULES: spelling and punctuation. • THE WORD OF THE DAY is a great opportunity to learn something new about Russian every day.​ • Random interesting articles. • Favorites with custom collections. OFFLINE MODE (when subscribe or make a one-time purchase). The offline dictionary is very compact and fast. Additionally, the following features are available for Offline mode only: • Improved search (Russian morphology support, word-by-word search for complex phrases, etc.). • Obscene language - for users 16+. • Full-fledged translations into English (83,000 words), Chinese (38,000 words), and Ukrainian (123,000 words) languages. • Regular updates of the offline dictionary. • Sync your History and Favorites via iCloud with all your iOS devices. EXTRA FEATURES • Simple navigation using one hand. • Use from any applications: the word from the clipboard. • Slide Over и Split View mode for iPad. • Saves internet traffic compared to the web Wiktionary. SUBSCRIPTION TO OFFLINE MODE To work with the Dictionary in the absence of an internet connection, you can subscribe to OFFLINE MODE. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Please note: the subscription is automatically renewed at the end of the current period unless you choose to cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription from your Account Settings after purchase. You cannot cancel the subscription on the current active period. Terms of Use: https://rifmovnik.ru/ios/wikiword/subscription Privacy Policy: https://rifmovnik.ru/ios/privacy Also, there is a one-time in-app purchase - 'Offline Unlimited'. We would appreciate your positive reviews on the App Store.

About

Learn Russian (Beginners)

This app offers a comprehensive Russian language course designed for beginners. It covers the alphabet, vocabulary, reading, writing, and listening skills with native audio. Learn independently at your own pace, with offline access and interactive exercises.

Highlights
  • Learn alphabet, vocabulary, reading, writing, and listening
  • Native audio recordings with adjustable speed
  • Offline course access
  • Interactive exercises with images
  • Review mode for reinforcement
  • Weekly user rankings
Features
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Want to learn Russian in an easy and flexible way? With over 30 million downloads worldwide, the BNR Languages apps help you study Russian in a practical, simple, and independent way. The complete course allows you to start from scratch, learn the alphabet, build your vocabulary, and practice reading, writing, and listening with native audio recordings. Study on your own, at your own pace, with no daily limits, and use the review mode to reinforce everything you've already learned. Perfect for anyone who wants to learn Russian quickly — whether for travel, study, work, or to communicate better with family and friends. Find out why our app is the ideal choice to study anytime, anywhere: - Offline Russian course — from beginner to advanced levels. - Study independently, at your own pace, without the need for teachers. - No time limits or daily activity restrictions. - Interactive exercises with images that make learning easier. - Review mode to practice and refresh the content. - Native audio recordings with adjustable playback speed. - Different types of exercises: reading, writing, and listening. - Intuitive and easy-to-use interface for all ages. - Join the weekly ranking and compete with other users. - The app works completely offline — no internet connection needed. - All content is available for free. Download now and start learning Russian in a simple, practical, and flexible way — at your own pace! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Russian Dictionary Wiki Word4 screens
Learn Russian (Beginners)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Russian Dictionary Wiki Word at none against Learn Russian (Beginners)'s shown. Russian Dictionary Wiki Word also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 82%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Dictionary Wiki Word sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 2 months and Learn Russian (Beginners) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Russian Dictionary Wiki Word holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 385 and 131 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Russian Dictionary Wiki Word's written reviews are positive against 82% of Learn Russian (Beginners)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Russian Dictionary Wiki Word ships an update every 5 weeks, Learn Russian (Beginners) monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Russian Dictionary Wiki Word versus Learn Russian (Beginners): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRussian Dictionary Wiki WordLearn Russian (Beginners)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (385 ratings) — better4.7 (131 ratings)
Positive reviews94.8% of reviews — better81.7% of reviews
Number of ratings385 — better131
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB170 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNikolay KetsarisBNR LANGUAGES INC.

Customer experience

Russian Dictionary Wiki Word

All ratings382 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews172 reviews
Positive94.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative1.7%

Learn Russian (Beginners)

All ratings125 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral11.7%
Negative6.7%

Bugs and requests

Russian Dictionary Wiki Word

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add English to navigate the app
  • Add English to Russian translation
  • Add ability to copy arbitrary text, not just via share function
  • Add offline dictionary functionality
  • Add English words to the dictionary

Learn Russian (Beginners)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Russian Dictionary Wiki Word

Subscriptions2
  • Dictionary Offline (2 months)$2.992 Months
  • Dictionary Offline (1 year)$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Dictionary Offline Unlimited$17.99
9 purchases

Learn Russian (Beginners)

Subscriptions6
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$3.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$5.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Premium$19.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$24.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$44.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$59.99
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Russian Dictionary Wiki Word free?
Russian Dictionary Wiki Word is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Russian (Beginners) free?
Learn Russian (Beginners) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Russian Dictionary Wiki Word or Learn Russian (Beginners)?
Russian Dictionary Wiki Word is rated higher. Russian Dictionary Wiki Word averages 4.9 out of 5 from 385 ratings, while Learn Russian (Beginners) averages 4.7 from 131 ratings.
Do Russian Dictionary Wiki Word or Learn Russian (Beginners) have ads?
Learn Russian (Beginners) shows ads; Russian Dictionary Wiki Word does not.
Which is updated more often, Russian Dictionary Wiki Word or Learn Russian (Beginners)?
Russian Dictionary Wiki Word ships an update every 5 weeks, and Learn Russian (Beginners) monthly. Most recently, Russian Dictionary Wiki Word was updated on October 26, 2026 and Learn Russian (Beginners) on October 27, 2026.

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