Comparison

Magic Dictionary vs MarcMap

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

Head to head
About

Magic Dictionary

Create and manage your own personalized dictionaries with custom languages and key-value pairs. Search by word or meaning, import existing dictionaries, and add new entries to expand your knowledge base.

Highlights
  • Personal incremental dictionary
  • Search by word or meaning
  • Create custom dictionaries
  • Store key-value pairs
  • Import and merge dictionaries
  • English pronunciation
  • Quick/filter search
Features
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-Personal Incremental Dictionary application. -Search by word. -Search by meaning. -Create custom dictionary in user own language. -Store any key-value pairs to keep track of anything. -Make note and memo. -Quick/filter search for the first n characters. -English pronunciation. -Enter key word -Tap Word button to view list of meanings. -Tap Meaning button to view list of words. -All in one custom incremental dictionary in a single search in multiple languages: Thai-Eng Eng-Thai Eng-Eng Thai-Any Eng-Any Any-Any -It is all-in-one multi-languages dictionary. -It is suitable for quickly retrieve the word meaning. -Type in the word then search for meaning or type in the meaning and search for word, just toggle the segmented control key-value button. -You can add or edit any word in any languages you like into existing word. -You can also create new word in your own language. -Moreover, You can can create anything, objects, human, animal, nature, social, tech, stars, whatever in key-value pair and incorporate into existing dictionary. Incremental dictionary will grow from time to time, but does not block any search performance due to extraordinary hash function. -You can import dictionary in whatever language you like and merge with existing dictionary. Format of dictionary is Key::Value, one line per word, e.g. word::meaning next word::next meaning Each word, the token needed are :: and a newline (\n). Save dictionary into text file, upload to Google Drive or iCloud, Then open app and choose Import button to import dictionary file. -Hash key or value search. -Filter partial first n char key search. -Filter partial anywhere value search. -Segmented toggle key and value search. -fix word pronounciation -Built-in 118,xxx words dictionary. contains 36,xxx words of oxford English-English dictionary. contains 40,xxx words of Thai-English dictionary. contains 40,xxx Eng-Thai words. contains 1xx words of country-capital dictionary, e.g. Thailand::Bangkok contains 1xx words of wonder-country dictionary, e.g. Stonehenge::England -User can adds new word at will. Add your own custom language of English translation into existing dictionary. Unlimited incremental user-defined dictionary. Faster display in table view. Usage: 1. Just type word in Thai or English in the search text field. 2. Select word or meaning segment to lookup by word or meaning. 3. Filter words displayed in tableview as typing or switching segment from word to meaning or vice versa. 4. In Tableview, Tap on the desired word to view or edit in Textview. 5. Tap Add Word button to save. 6. Double tap any word in Textview to look up. 7. Tap Back button to return to previous word search. 8. Tap ViewAll button to display all words in tableview. 9. Swipe left in tableview to delete that word-meaning from the dictionary. 10. Tap New (+) button to insert new word-meaning pair. 11. Tap Export button to share dictionary word to other app. 12. Tap Import button to import existing word::meaning dictionary text file, each line delimits by :: (e.g. dict.txt) from iCloud, Drive or phone and merge with existing one. 13. Tap My Dictionary? button to view more information. 14.Can create new word-meaning in every language into dictionary and then look up for word or meaning. 15. Tap speaker button to pronounce the current word. Your Wisdom, Your knowledge, Your things Your Personal custom dictionary Store anything you like to remember good for student to note anything and retrieve anytime good for people to store things to remember - create custom dict of any key-value pairs as many as needed - quickly retrieve dict using partial key or value search - build what need, get what build -toggle key/value segment to choose where to search -enter keyword in textfield to search Gain Wisdom through Personal Dictionary application, All in one custom incremental dictionary in a single search in multiple languages.

About

MarcMap

This app helps you track MARC commuter trains in real-time, providing live location updates and estimated arrival times for your stops. Plan your journeys with detailed schedules and avoid missing your train.

Highlights
  • Live train tracking
  • Real-time arrival estimates
  • Detailed schedules
  • Trip planning
  • Never miss a train
Features
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Effortlessly track your MARC (Maryland Area Rail Commuter) trains and see where they are and exactly when they will reach your stop, and plan your trip in advance with detailed schedules. Never miss a train again. Not Affiliated with the MTA (Maryland Transit Authority)

Screenshots

Magic Dictionary4 screens
MarcMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MarcMap at Free against Magic Dictionary's $1.99. MarcMap also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (341 vs 1). Magic Dictionary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MarcMap is free to download; Magic Dictionary costs $1.99 up front. MarcMap sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Magic Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MarcMap holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MarcMap has 341 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Dictionary ships an update every 3 months, MarcMap every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Magic Dictionary versus MarcMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic DictionaryMarcMap
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (341 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1341 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMudarmeen MunlinQuinn Patwardhan

Customer experience

Magic Dictionary

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

MarcMap

All ratings341 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

None

Magic Dictionary

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MarcMap

One-time3
  • Small Donation$0.99
  • Medium Donation$2.99
  • Mega Donation$4.99

Questions

Is Magic Dictionary free?
Magic Dictionary costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MarcMap free?
MarcMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Magic Dictionary or MarcMap?
MarcMap is rated higher. Magic Dictionary averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MarcMap averages 4.7 from 341 ratings.
Do Magic Dictionary or MarcMap have ads?
Neither Magic Dictionary nor MarcMap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic Dictionary or MarcMap?
Magic Dictionary ships an update every 3 months, and MarcMap every 4 weeks. Most recently, Magic Dictionary was updated on November 3, 2026 and MarcMap on November 14, 2026.

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