Transwhiz Concise E/C(simp) vs SkyDict
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Transwhiz Concise E/C(simp)
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A helpful English/Chinese dictionary contains 60,000+ word entries, including words in professional categories. It’s a handy dictionary tool for business, travel and school use. Two-Way Dictionary Lookup Display detailed definition, similar words … etc. for English and Chinese with a capacity of 600,000 entries. Select words on the definition screen allows further lookup on the words. Professional Dictionaries Dictionaries: Computer, Mechanical, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Medicine, Law, Financing, Trading and Management are available for translation and dictionary lookup. Pinyin Expression Display Pinyin expression for both translation and dictionary lookup features. A great tool for learning Chinese. Bookmark Save words to the Bookmark for future review. Bookmark content can be classified and edited. Flash card practice and self test functions are also included in Bookmark. Simplified/Traditional Chinese Conversion Easily convert Chinese traditional to simplified and vice versa. User Dictionary Define your own words or phrases. No Internet connection is required. For questions or suggestions about this app, kindly reach us at otek@ms10.hinte.net
SkyDict
This app allows users to simultaneously search for word definitions across numerous online English dictionaries. It offers a seamless browsing experience with swipe gestures and includes a dark theme. Users can also look up words directly from other applications.
- Simultaneous multi-dictionary lookups
- Swipe to switch dictionaries
- Dark theme support
- In-app word lookup via share menu
- No ads or account required
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SkyDict is an english dictionary that lets you look up words in multiple online english dictionaries at a time. Swipe left or right to switch different dictionaries. These online free dictionaries are included: Dictionary.com, Longman, Webster's, Collins, Urban Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, Oxford Learner's Dictionaries, Bing Dictionary, etc. Designed exclusively for iOS, SkyDict takes full advantage of the latest iOS features and technologies, giving you innovative, fast, and powerful tools. Features: - Look up words in multiple sources at a time. - Swipe left or right to switch dictionaries. - Dark theme for any dictionary. - Look up words within any app (Select the text, choose Share from the context menu, then select SkyDict to get its definition). - No Ads. No account needed. No in-app tracking. Designed for iOS 26 SkyDict is meticulously thought through and created from the ground up for iOS 26. Designed to take full advantage of powerful iOS features and technologies. SkyDict requires Internet Connectivity to search for a word.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SkyDict at none against Transwhiz Concise E/C(simp)'s shown. SkyDict also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 14 months). Transwhiz Concise E/C(simp)'s advantage is iOS requirement (9.1 vs 14.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Transwhiz Concise E/C(simp) ships an update every 14 months, SkyDict weekly. The most recent releases landed on May 18, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Transwhiz Concise E/C(simp) | SkyDict |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (35 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 35 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 406 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Otek International Inc. | Chunxia Li |
In-app purchases
Transwhiz Concise E/C(simp)
No in-app purchases
SkyDict
No in-app purchases
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