Multitran vs Explanatory RU Dictionary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Multitran
This dictionary app provides translations for words and phrases, organized by speech parts and subject areas. It includes over a thousand subject areas and displays phrases containing search words, grouped by topic. Entries may also feature user-added comments and translations.
- Word and phrase translation
- Organized by speech parts
- Over 1000 subject areas
- Phrase examples
- User-added content
- Dictionary comments
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Multitran dictionary translates words and phrases. Translations are sorted by speech parts and subject areas. There are over one thousand subject areas in the dictionary. It is also possible to view phrases that contain the current search word. Phrases are grouped by subject areas. Dictionary entries may contain comments. Some translations were added by users.
Explanatory RU Dictionary
This offline Russian explanatory dictionary provides definitions for 80,000 words and phrases. Entries include meaning, usage examples, grammatical information, and related expressions. It covers general literary Russian, special vocabulary, and vernacular speech.
- Offline access
- 80,000 words and phrases
- Detailed word definitions
- Usage examples
- Grammatical and accentological info
- Phraseological expressions
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Tolkoviy Slovar — a modern offline Russian explanatory dictionary. Find words instantly, read each meaning on its own card, save favorites, and practice with word games. Everything stays on your device — your history and favorites remain yours. HIGHLIGHTS • Fully offline dictionary — no Wi‑Fi or mobile data required • Instant search by word or meaning • Alphabetical browsing • Meanings on separate, numbered cards • Favorites, history, and custom lists • Random word • Games hub — XP, streaks, achievements, daily challenge, crossword • Light / dark theme and text size • Interface in Russian, Turkish, English, and German PREMIUM • Remove ads forever (one-time purchase) • Monthly or yearly subscription for unlimited daily games • Purchases managed via the App Store; restore is supported Who it’s for Learners of Russian, readers, translators, and anyone who needs a dictionary offline. Download now and keep Russian vocabulary at your fingertips. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Multitran at 3.7 against Explanatory RU Dictionary's 3.0. Multitran also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Explanatory RU Dictionary's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. Explanatory RU Dictionary sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. Multitran asks for nothing beyond the download.
Multitran holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.
Multitran ships an update every 17 months, Explanatory RU Dictionary every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Multitran | Explanatory RU Dictionary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrey Pominov | Alper ALTINKAYNAK |
Customer experience
Multitran
Explanatory RU Dictionary
In-app purchases
Multitran
No in-app purchases
Explanatory RU Dictionary
- Premium$5.991 Year
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