# Dictionary Alpha vs SkyDict

Dictionary Alpha and SkyDict both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of SkyDict's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dictionary Alpha's. SkyDict also leads on ratings volume (35 vs 7). Dictionary Alpha's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Dictionary Alpha against 4.7 for SkyDict. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyDict has 35 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Dictionary Alpha's written reviews are positive against 90% of SkyDict's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dictionary Alpha | SkyDict |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary-alpha/id1505193157/reviews) | **[4.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skydict/id1561473775/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **90.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rihab Mehboob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441916319) | [Chunxia Li](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561473388) |

## What reviewers say

### Dictionary Alpha

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary-alpha/id1505193157)

This app provides a visually engaging way to explore the English language, helping users build vocabulary. It features offline access to saved words and suggests similar terms for enhanced learning.

**Highlights:** Visual learning tool, Offline word saving, Similar word suggestions, Simple gesture navigation, Haptic feedback

**In-app purchases:** none


### SkyDict

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skydict/id1561473775)

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.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous multi-dictionary lookups, Swipe to switch dictionaries, Dark theme support, In-app word lookup via share menu, No ads or account required

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dictionary Alpha free?

Dictionary Alpha is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SkyDict free?

SkyDict is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dictionary Alpha or SkyDict?

SkyDict is rated higher. Dictionary Alpha averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while SkyDict averages 4.7 from 35 ratings.

### Do Dictionary Alpha or SkyDict have ads?

Neither Dictionary Alpha nor SkyDict shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*