Comparison

aDict vs EReader

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

Head to head
About

aDict

This app provides offline Chinese-English and English-Chinese dictionary lookups with a simple, beautiful interface. It also supports Youdao API for expanded search capabilities and includes several specialized dictionaries.

Highlights
  • Offline Chinese-English dictionary
  • Offline English-Chinese dictionary
  • Youdao API integration
  • Simple and beautiful design
  • Multiple dictionary lists
Features
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Keep your dictionaries close to what you read. aDict brings online lookup and your own dictionary files together on iPhone and iPad, with a native search interface and rich dictionary results. START WITH FREE ONLINE LOOKUP Look up English words with the built-in Youdao and V2EX English–Chinese sources, switch between results, and revisit recent lookups in your history. Online sources require an internet connection. BRING YOUR OWN DICTIONARIES WITH PRO Use local MDict and StarDict dictionaries for offline lookup. MDict packages can include MDX, MDD, and accompanying resources. Keep dictionary files on your device or enable iCloud dictionary sync to use the same library on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Dictionary files are supplied by you; aDict does not include commercial dictionary libraries. KEEP THE WORDS YOU WANT TO REMEMBER Save words to Favorites with Pro and return to the same dictionary entry later. Lookup history helps you find the words you have already searched. ADD ON-DEVICE INTELLIGENCE With Pro, optionally enrich dictionary results using Apple's on-device Foundation Models and your own prompt rules. Intelligence Enrichment is off by default and requires iOS or iPadOS 26 or later, a supported device, and Apple Intelligence enabled with its model ready. Availability depends on Apple's supported languages and regions. MADE FOR IPHONE AND IPAD Search with native system controls, browse rich definitions, and choose a reading theme that suits you. On iPhone, the bottom search button keeps lookup within reach without hiding the current result. aDict Pro is a one-time, non-consumable in-app purchase, not a subscription. It unlocks local dictionary files, Favorites, iCloud dictionary sync, and Intelligence Enrichment. Purchases can be restored with the same Apple Account. iCloud dictionary sync requires signing in to iCloud and enabling the feature.

About

EReader

Enhance your English reading with integrated dictionaries, AI translation, and vocabulary analysis. Save words, take notes, and import various ebook formats for a comprehensive learning experience.

Highlights
  • Integrated MDict dictionary and AI translation
  • Vocabulary analysis by proficiency level
  • Word memorization with contextual saving
  • AI English conversation practice
  • Exportable reading notes (Anki, PDF, TXT)
  • Supports EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW formats
  • Wi-Fi book transfer
Features
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EReader is a powerful English reading tool that integrates graded vocabulary analysis, MDict dictionaries, word memorization, reading notes, and many other features to make your English learning more effective! [Eight Key Features] 1. Specialized English Reader: Combine MDict dictionary, AI translation, and other functions to help you easily understand English classics and foreign magazines, suitable for intensive English reading. 2. Efficient Word Lookup: Click on a word to view its meaning—convenient and efficient. 3. Vocabulary Analysis: Analyze vocabulary in books, categorized by CET4, CET6, GRE, TOEFL, IELTS, TEM4, TEM8, and postgraduate levels, making vocabulary learning more targeted. Exclusive support for vocabulary analysis in French, Spanish, and other minor languages. 4. MDict Dictionary: Supports MDX and MDD format dictionaries. Add up to 15 bilingual or monolingual dictionaries simultaneously, leaving no unfamiliar word unnoticed. 5. Word Memorization: Save words in the original sentence from your reading. Review them in context to deepen memory, allowing you to revisit sentences and reinforce word retention. 6. AI English Learning: Learn English by conversing with AI models, making your knowledge more comprehensive and efficient. 7. Reading Notes: Take notes while reading, with support for highlighting and underlining. Notes can be exported in Anki, PDF, or TXT formats, making them easy to organize and review. 8. Supports Various Formats: Import external ebooks in EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW, AZW3 formats, and transfer books via Wi-Fi or through apps that support "Open in." EReader is available for both iPhone and iPad with a one-time purchase. If you have any questions or suggestions, please email us at ereaderapp@163.com. Thank you for helping us improve!

Screenshots

aDict3 screens
EReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EReader at 4.8 against aDict's 3.0. EReader also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 50%) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. aDict sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EReader sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EReader holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EReader has 257 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of aDict's written reviews are positive against 84% of EReader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

aDict ships an update every 8 days, EReader every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
aDict versus EReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteraDictEReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.8 (257 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews83.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2257 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB83 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer伟才 黄红辉 何

Customer experience

aDict

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

EReader

All ratings255 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.2%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive83.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative12.1%

Bugs and requests

aDict

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

EReader

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Imported books show garbled text
  • Unable to change default translation engine
  • Sentence translation not available for imported books
  • VIP subscription expiring unexpectedly

Requested features

6 requests
  • Integrate dictionary lookup with note-taking
  • Add vertical scrolling for continuous reading
  • Improve PDF annotation features
  • Enhance vocabulary learning functionality
  • Provide cloud backup and sync for VIP users
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  • Add more magazine and periodical resources

In-app purchases

1 purchases

aDict

One-time1
  • Pro Member$6.99
10 purchases

EReader

One-time10
  • 句子云翻译1000次$0.99
  • 10k AI Tokens$1.99
  • 5万AI Token$2.99
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  • 10万个AI Token$4.99
  • AI Token 50万$6.99
  • 100万个AI Token$9.99
  • One-year VIP$14.99
  • 500万AI Token$19.99
  • 终生VIP-优惠价$29.99
  • Lifetime VIP$29.99

Questions

Is aDict free?
aDict is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EReader free?
EReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, aDict or EReader?
EReader is rated higher. aDict averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while EReader averages 4.8 from 257 ratings.
Do aDict or EReader have ads?
Neither aDict nor EReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, aDict or EReader?
aDict ships an update every 8 days, and EReader every 11 days. Most recently, aDict was updated on November 12, 2026 and EReader on November 11, 2026.

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