Comparison

roDex vs LibreDict

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

Head to head
About

roDex

Access definitions for Romanian words quickly and elegantly. This app provides instant access to clear, updated definitions using the comprehensive DEX Online database. It features real-time searches, a word of the day, and the ability to save favorites.

Highlights
  • Real-time word searches
  • Daily new word
  • Save favorite words
  • Search history
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Dark Mode & Liquid Glass design
  • VoiceOver support
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roDex este aplicația ideală pentru toți cei care vor să descopere sensul corect al cuvintelor din limba română, rapid și elegant. Aplicația îți oferă acces instant la definiții clare și actualizate, folosind baza de date a proiectului DEX Online (dexonline.ro) - cea mai completă și complexă resursă lexicografică din România. Cu o interfață modernă, optimizată pentru iOS, roDex transformă experiența de căutare într-una intuitivă și plăcută, fie că ești elev, student, profesor sau pur și simplu pasionat de limba română. Funcționalități principale • Căutări în timp real – găsești definițiile imediat, pe măsură ce tastezi • Cuvântul zilei – descoperă zilnic un cuvânt nou și îmbogățește-ți vocabularul • Widget-uri – vezi cuvântul zilei direct pe ecranul principal sau pe ecranul de blocare • Favorite – salvează cuvintele importante pentru a le accesa rapid oricând • Istoric al căutărilor – revino ușor la termenii căutați anterior • Sincronizare iCloud – listele tale de cuvinte sunt disponibile pe toate dispozitivele tale • Acțiuni rapide – apasă lung pe iconița aplicației pentru acces instant • Link-uri directe – deschide definiții direct din Safari sau alte aplicații • Accesibilitate completă – suport VoiceOver pentru toți utilizatorii • Font dinamic – dimensiunea textului se adaptează automat setărilor device-ului tău • Dark Mode & Liquid Glass – design modern, optimizat pentru iOS 26 • Disponibilă în română și engleză • Suport pentru iPhone, iPad și Mac • Fără reclame - concentrare totală pe conținut, fără distrageri inutile roDex este concepută pentru performanță, simplitate și respect față de utilizator: o aplicație curată, rapidă și mereu la zi. Vrei să ne contactezi? Scrie-ne oricând la contact@randusoft.ro

About

LibreDict

This app provides a fast, offline dictionary with over 300,000 words across five languages. It prioritizes privacy with no ads or tracking, offering a clean interface and customizable search results.

Highlights
  • 100% Offline access
  • Five built-in dictionaries
  • Supports four app languages
  • Smart Arabic search
  • Color-coded results
  • Customizable dictionary order
  • Import custom dictionaries
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LibreDict is a lightweight, ultra-fast dictionary built for focus and privacy. With over 300,000 words across five built-in dictionaries, you can search and learn without ever needing an internet connection. Key features: - 100% Offline: Every dictionary lives on your device — perfect for travelers and students. - Five Dictionaries Included: English (WordNet), Russian–English, Spanish–English, English–Spanish, and Arabic–English. - Four App Languages: Use LibreDict in English, Russian, Spanish, or Arabic — with full right-to-left layout for Arabic. - Smart Arabic Search: Type Arabic words without diacritics and still find the vocalized entries. - Color-Coded Results: Each dictionary has its own colored stripe, so you instantly see where a word comes from. - Your Order, Your Way: Sort by relevance or put your preferred dictionaries first, and drag to reorder them. - Expandable Library: Import your own custom dictionaries via .json or .sqlite files. - Privacy First: No ads, no tracking, no accounts, no data collection. - Minimalist Design: A clean, fast interface optimized for readability. - Manage Sources: View detailed statistics for each dictionary and toggle any of them on or off. LibreDict stays out of your way — just you and the words.

Screenshots

roDex4 screens
LibreDict3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LibreDict at Free against roDex's $0.99. LibreDict also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). roDex's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (51 vs 3). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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

LibreDict is free to download; roDex costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

roDex holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: roDex has 51 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

roDex ships an update every 3 months, LibreDict every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
roDex versus LibreDict: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterroDexLibreDict
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (51 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings51 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRanduSoft SRLKIRILL YUKHIN

In-app purchases

None

roDex

No in-app purchases

None

LibreDict

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is roDex free?
roDex costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LibreDict free?
LibreDict is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, roDex or LibreDict?
roDex is rated higher. roDex averages 4.9 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while LibreDict averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do roDex or LibreDict have ads?
Neither roDex nor LibreDict shows ads.
Which is updated more often, roDex or LibreDict?
roDex ships an update every 3 months, and LibreDict every 3 weeks. Most recently, roDex was updated on September 21, 2026 and LibreDict on September 18, 2026.

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