# SVFF Dictionary vs Lingora

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lingora at 77% against SVFF Dictionary's 0%. Lingora also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). SVFF Dictionary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 40) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lingora sells 40 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SVFF Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lingora holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lingora has 52 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SVFF Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 77% of Lingora's.

SVFF Dictionary ships an update every 3 months, Lingora every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SVFF Dictionary | Lingora |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/svff-dictionary/id1525243034/reviews) | **[4.6 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingora/id6446484535/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **52** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LEARN VIETNAMESE WITH SVFF COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524735415) | [Alexander Stebner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550062629) |

## What reviewers say

### SVFF Dictionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/svff-dictionary/id1525243034)

This app provides a comprehensive Vietnamese dictionary, allowing users to search for words, characters, and text. It offers multiple meanings and is particularly noted for its coverage of Southern Vietnamese dialects. It's a functional tool for language learners and speakers.

**Highlights:** Vietnamese word search, Character lookup, Text translation, Multiple meanings provided, Southern dialect support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lingora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingora/id6446484535)

Learn new languages through interactive lessons, vocabulary games, and detailed grammar explanations. Progress from beginner to A1 level with sentence-centric learning and practice tools. Supports a wide range of languages with more being added.

**Highlights:** 500 lessons in 50 units, Sentence-centric learning approach, Vocabulary games and trainer, Grammar quizzes and breakdowns, Script and tone trainers, Progress tracking, Comprehensive dictionary

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (40)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cantonese A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Malay A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Mandarin A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| German A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Korean A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Vietnamese A1 Premium (M) | $3.99 | per month |
| Korean A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Catalan A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Indonesian A1 Premium (M) | $3.99 | per month |
| French A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Bra. Portuguese A1 Premium (M) | $3.99 | per month |
| Turkish A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Dutch A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Sth.Vietnamese A1 Premium (1m) | $3.99 | per month |
| Cantonese A1 Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| French A1 Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Polish A1 Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Mex. Spanish A1 Premium (M) | $4.99 | per month |
| Sth. Vietnamese A1 Premium (M) | $4.99 | per month |
| Malay A1 Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Thai A1 Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| All Courses Pro (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Polish A1 Pro (Yearly) | $11.99 | per year |
| Malay A1 Pro (Yearly) | $11.99 | per year |
| All Courses Premium (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Cantonese A1 Pro (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Sth. Vietnamese A1 Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| French A1 Lifetime Access | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mandarin A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Eur. Spanish A1 Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Malay A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Catalan A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Korean A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mex.Spanish A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Thai A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Vietnamese A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Polish A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Sth. Vietnamese A1 Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Cantonese A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lingora Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SVFF Dictionary free?

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

### Is Lingora free?

Lingora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SVFF Dictionary or Lingora?

Lingora is rated higher. SVFF Dictionary averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Lingora averages 4.6 from 52 ratings.

### Do SVFF Dictionary or Lingora have ads?

Neither SVFF Dictionary nor Lingora shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SVFF Dictionary or Lingora?

SVFF Dictionary ships an update every 3 months, and Lingora every 8 days. Most recently, SVFF Dictionary was updated on September 28, 2026 and Lingora on October 14, 2026.

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