# MM vs UDictionary Translator

The clearest difference is rating: UDictionary Translator at 4.6 against MM's 3.6. UDictionary Translator also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (9.3K vs 10). MM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UDictionary Translator sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. MM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UDictionary Translator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UDictionary Translator has 9.3K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of MM's written reviews are positive against 59% of UDictionary Translator's.

MM ships an update every 22 months, UDictionary Translator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MM | UDictionary Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mm-jp-dictionary/id1299538475/reviews) | **[4.6 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udictionary-translator/id1319771553/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **9.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **58.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 557 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Aung min Naing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035153898) | [Youdao (Hong Kong) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1319771552) |

## What reviewers say

### MM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mm-jp-dictionary/id1299538475)

Easily find Japanese meanings with this offline dictionary. Search by Myanmar, English, or Japanese words, and save your favorites. Includes Japanese and English voice pronunciations.

**Highlights:** Offline support, Search by Myanmar, English, or Japanese, Favorite word list, Recent word history, Japanese and English voice pronunciations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### UDictionary Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udictionary-translator/id1319771553)

Translate text, voice, and images across 108 languages. This app offers a comprehensive dictionary with native examples and pronunciation guides. Premium features include camera translation, a translate keyboard, and offline mode for seamless communication.

**Highlights:** Text translation in 108 languages, Voice translation with 47 accents, Authoritative built-in dictionaries, Camera translation via photo, Translate Keyboard for in-app use, Offline translation mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| U Dictionary PRO | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| U Dictionary PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| U-Dictionary PRO Monthly | $16.99 | per month |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 month | $16.99 | per month |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 year | $56.99 | per year |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 year | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent translation accuracy
- 🌐 Supports multiple languages
- 📚 Comprehensive dictionary with examples
- 🤖 Helpful text-to-speech feature
- 🔍 Useful scanning and translation capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive paywall and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional translation failures or errors
- 🔌 Requires internet connection for full functionality
- 🕰️ Slow performance and lag at times
- 📱 Limited features in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Translation unavailable due to 'no internet connection' error when online
- Scanning feature not working consistently
- Keyboard translation not functioning properly
- App crashes or freezes unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for all translation features
- Customizable text-to-speech voice options
- Ability to save favorite words or translations
- More language support, especially for less common languages
- Improved grammar and sentence structure analysis


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MM free?

MM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is UDictionary Translator free?

UDictionary Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MM or UDictionary Translator?

UDictionary Translator is rated higher. MM averages 3.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while UDictionary Translator averages 4.6 from 9.3K ratings.

### Do MM or UDictionary Translator have ads?

Both MM and UDictionary Translator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MM or UDictionary Translator?

MM ships an update every 22 months, and UDictionary Translator fortnightly. Most recently, MM was updated on September 18, 2026 and UDictionary Translator on September 28, 2026.

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