Comparison

English Fast Dictionary vs MasterZi

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

Head to head
About

English Fast Dictionary

This app offers a fast and comprehensive English dictionary for learners of all levels, from beginners to researchers. It provides explanations for a wide range of vocabulary, supporting global education.

Highlights
  • Fast word explanations
  • Wide vocabulary range
  • Supports all learning levels
  • Borderless education support
  • Offline mode available
Features
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This is the fastest English dictionary provides explanation of the word. This app works from the foreign student who studies any subject to a Ph.D. who does any kind of research. It offers a wide range of knowledge from the basic to highly academic vocabulary. We proudly support the world of unlimited borderless education. Because we understand that English is the requirement for the people around the world. In-App Purchases: "Offline mode with no ads" 1 year subscription. A "USD 4.99 per year" purchase will be applied to your iTunes account on confirmation. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. For more information, see our "Term of Use" at https://thaifastdict.com/term_of_use_efd.html and Privacy Policy at https://thaifastdict.com/privacy_policy_efd.html.

About

MasterZi

Features
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Learn Mandarin vocabulary one word at a time with MasterZi! MasterZi brings HSK vocabulary flashcards to your phone, so you can study anytime without needing a physical deck. It is a focused flashcard app designed to help you build confidence with Chinese vocabulary from HSK levels 1 through 6. Choose the levels you want to practice, study each word, reveal its pinyin and meaning, and learn at your own pace. Test yourself with Quiz Mode by matching words to the correct pronunciation and meaning. Switch to meaning-first study when you want to practice recalling Chinese words from their English definitions. MasterZi tracks your learning progress, including mastered words, accuracy, study streaks, and HSK-level completion. Review mastered vocabulary to strengthen retention, or revisit words you recently missed with focused practice decks. Use the built-in dictionary to search the complete vocabulary collection by hanzi, pinyin, or meaning. Customize your experience by choosing how many correct answers are needed to master a word, setting your review schedule, and displaying HSK labels or mastery progress on flashcards. Whether you’re beginning your Mandarin journey or reviewing advanced vocabulary, MasterZi makes daily study quick, clear, and distraction-free. Features: • Completely free to use • Vocabulary practice for HSK levels 1–6 • Searchable HSK vocabulary dictionary • Clear flashcards with hanzi, pinyin, and meanings • Standard and meaning-first study modes • Quiz Mode to reinforce learning • Progress tracking for mastery, accuracy, study streaks, and HSK completion • Focused review decks for mastered and missed words • Customizable mastery goals and review timing • Shuffle cards for fresh practice sessions • No physical flashcard deck needed • No accounts, no ads, and no distractions Build your Mandarin vocabulary with MasterZi, one word at a time.

Screenshots

English Fast Dictionary4 screens
MasterZi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MasterZi at none against English Fast Dictionary's 1. MasterZi also leads on ads (none vs shown). English Fast Dictionary's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. English Fast Dictionary sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. MasterZi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

English Fast Dictionary ships an update every 5 weeks, MasterZi monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
English Fast Dictionary versus MasterZi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnglish Fast DictionaryMasterZi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTHAI FAST COMPANY LIMITEDJalil Mujib Tan Ismail

In-app purchases

1 purchases

English Fast Dictionary

Subscriptions1
  • Offline IPA with no ads$4.991 Year
None

MasterZi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is English Fast Dictionary free?
English Fast Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MasterZi free?
MasterZi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do English Fast Dictionary or MasterZi have ads?
English Fast Dictionary shows ads; MasterZi does not.
Which is updated more often, English Fast Dictionary or MasterZi?
English Fast Dictionary ships an update every 5 weeks, and MasterZi monthly. Most recently, English Fast Dictionary was updated on November 2, 2026 and MasterZi on November 5, 2026.

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