Comparison

Samurai Search vs Dictionary 2.0

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

Head to head
About

Samurai Search

Efficiently search text and PDF files across your device, iCloud, and external storage. Preview matched files or open them in other applications. Supports advanced search options like regular expressions.

Highlights
  • Search text and PDF files
  • iCloud and external storage support
  • File preview
  • Regular expression support
  • Customizable file types
  • Saved search locations
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Search source code, plain text files and PDF files on your iOS device or in iCloud/USB/SMB, preview matched files. or open in your favourite editing/viewing app. Supports flexible search options, including regular expressions (for plain text files). Files searched can be selected from standard or custom text file types or a filename pattern may be specified. Search files and folders can be selected from On My iPad, iCloud Drive or external file providers (e.g SMB/USB folder). Saved search files and folders are retained by the app where possible. iCloud files in selected iCloud Drive folders that match the file type (file extension) criteria or pattern, will be synced to device prior to searching. Searching text files is extremely fast. PDF search speed depends on content. It can be slow.

About

Dictionary 2.0

Features
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Dictionary 2.0 reimagines how you look up words. Instead of scrolling through a long list of definitions, just point your camera at any text, tap the word you don't know, and get the single correct meaning based on how it's actually used in context. Key features: - Context-aware definitions — one precise meaning, not a list of guesses - Camera scan — point, tap, and learn instantly - Text search — type any word or phrase to look it up - Pronunciations — listen to US and UK audio - Translations — see meanings in your native language - History — revisit every word you've looked up - Tags — organize saved words into custom lists - 12 languages supported Powered by AI, Dictionary 2.0 reads the surrounding sentence to understand exactly how a word is being used — just like asking a fluent speaker, "What does this mean here?" Perfect for language learners, readers, travelers, and anyone tired of guessing which definition is the right one. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Samurai Search4 screens
Dictionary 2.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Samurai Search at none against Dictionary 2.0's 2. Samurai Search also leads on ads (none vs shown). Dictionary 2.0's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On price, device support 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

Both are free to download. Dictionary 2.0 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Samurai Search asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samurai Search ships an update every 5 days, Dictionary 2.0 daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Samurai Search versus Dictionary 2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamurai SearchDictionary 2.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael RourkeSung Wook Kim

In-app purchases

None

Samurai Search

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dictionary 2.0

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Search 100-Pack$0.99

Questions

Is Samurai Search free?
Samurai Search is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dictionary 2.0 free?
Dictionary 2.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Samurai Search or Dictionary 2.0 have ads?
Dictionary 2.0 shows ads; Samurai Search does not.
Which is updated more often, Samurai Search or Dictionary 2.0?
Samurai Search ships an update every 5 days, and Dictionary 2.0 daily. Most recently, Samurai Search was updated on October 14, 2026 and Dictionary 2.0 on October 5, 2026.

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