Comparison

shlang vs Russian Dictionary & Translate

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

Head to head
About

shlang

Enhance your foreign language learning by easily capturing and reviewing new words and phrases encountered in media and text. This app helps you build vocabulary by tracking known words, providing definitions and examples, and offering spaced repetition for effective recall.

Highlights
  • Vocabulary tracking
  • Word and phrase definitions
  • Translation to any language
  • Spaced repetition for recall
  • Subtitle search for movies/TV
  • Text and article import
  • Auto language detection
Features
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How often do you use a dictionary while watching a movie, reading a book or a web article in a foreign language? Probably often. Do you recall all those words or phrases which you used a dictionary for in 1 week? Probably not. You can use many applications: dictionaries, translators, memory cards and so on to build your vocabulary. Anyway it would require some manual work to recognize different word forms, phrases and idioms. Shlang makes things easier for you, all what you need is in one place - focus on unknown words before reading/watching: Words and Phrases - mark words or phrases you already know, they will be in your vocabulary and do not bother you next time; - let Shlang know about your language (English only atm) level and Shlang will be able to not show easy (for your level personally) words; - work with unknown words or phrases: - see definitions; - see examples; - translate to any language you want/know; - if still not sure you get familiar with a word or a phrase, mark the one "to repeat" so next time you face the one Shlang will help you to recall; - repeat any of the words or phrases from your vocabulary. Media - search for movie/TV subtitles - (soon) search for books - open (with Share) - web articles, - YouTube video with subtitles, - (soon) YouTube song with lyrics. - paste any text into Shlang. Languages - advanced support for English: grouping related words, phrase verbs, (soon) idioms; - support for 180+ languages: word extraction, translation; - auto detection of text language: useful for web articles when the language is not predefined like in movies or books.

About

Russian Dictionary & Translate

Features
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Discover the ultimate English to Russian Offline Dictionary with over 75,000 words and meanings, making learning and understanding Russian effortless. Whether you're a student, professional, or language enthusiast, our feature-packed app is designed to enhance your vocabulary and improve your language skills. Key Features: # Search Words & Meanings: Quickly find English to Russian translations and vice versa. # Add to Favorites: Save important words for easy access anytime. # Search History: Keep track of the words you've looked up. # Add New Words: Contribute to the dictionary and help it grow. # Play Vocabulary Quizzes: Make learning fun and boost your vocabulary skills. # Word of the Day: Get daily notifications to learn new words and expand your knowledge. # Dark & Light Mode: Customize the app appearance for day or night use. # Adjust Font Size: Choose from small, medium, or large text for comfortable reading. # Easy-to-Use Settings: Personalize your app experience effortlessly. # Themes : Multiple themes have been added to the dictionary, offering a diverse selection to suit every style and preference. Why Choose Us? Works offline – no internet required. User-friendly interface with a sleek design. Perfect for students, travelers, and language learners. Download now and take your English-Russian learning journey to the next level! Start growing your vocabulary today with the best offline dictionary on the app store! Russian Dictionary App offers an auto-renewing subscription-based on in-app purchase. Subscription name: 1 month Subscription Subscription cost: $2.99 (USD) Subscription duration: 1 Month Subscription name: Yearly Subscription Subscription cost: $29.99 (USD) Subscription duration: 1 Year Subscription name: Lifetime Subscription Subscription cost: $39.99 (USD) Subscription duration: Lifetime Terms of Use: You can read your terms of use click on below link http://www.igeniusdev.com/terms Auto-renewing subscription: You subscription will be renewed every year i.e. you will be charged every year after Free Trial period. – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase – You can read our privacy policy - http://www.igeniusdev.com/privacy – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Would you like more features? Let us know, we are ready to improvise it for you.

Screenshots

shlang4 screens
Russian Dictionary & Translate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: shlang at none against Russian Dictionary & Translate's 3. shlang also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Russian Dictionary & Translate's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Russian Dictionary & Translate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. shlang asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

shlang ships an update every 2 months, Russian Dictionary & Translate monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
shlang versus Russian Dictionary & Translate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametershlangRussian Dictionary & Translate
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergey SamsonoviGeniusDev Technology

In-app purchases

None

shlang

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Russian Dictionary & Translate

Subscriptions2
  • Russian Dictionary : Sabdakosh$2.991 Month
  • English Russian Dictionary$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • English to Russian Dictionary$39.99

Questions

Is shlang free?
shlang is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Russian Dictionary & Translate free?
Russian Dictionary & Translate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do shlang or Russian Dictionary & Translate have ads?
Neither shlang nor Russian Dictionary & Translate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, shlang or Russian Dictionary & Translate?
shlang ships an update every 2 months, and Russian Dictionary & Translate monthly. Most recently, shlang was updated on November 3, 2026 and Russian Dictionary & Translate on October 30, 2026.

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