My Dictionary vs NoirLex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My Dictionary
This app goes beyond simple translations, offering a comprehensive dictionary experience with definitions, example sentences, and pictures. It provides tools to actively learn saved words through spaced repetition, flashcards, quizzes, and engaging games. Supports over 180 languages and syncs across Apple devices.
- Save words in 180+ languages
- Definitions in native or chosen language
- Example sentences and pictures
- Spaced review and flashcards
- Vocabulary games and daily puzzles
- Cross-device iCloud sync
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Not just translations. A real dictionary, built by you, in any language. Most vocabulary apps give you a word and its translation. My Dictionary gives you what a real dictionary has: clear definitions, example sentences, pictures and pronunciation. Then it gives you the tools to actually learn every word you save. It started as an app for learning English through English definitions and pictures. Now, with AI, it works for almost any combination of languages: learn Spanish with Spanish definitions, Japanese with English ones, or your third language through your second. Whatever you’re learning, and however many languages, it fits. 180+ LANGUAGES. EVEN ONES THAT DON’T EXIST YET. • Save words in more than 180 languages from around the world • Definitions in the word’s own language, in yours, or any language you choose • Choose your accent: Rioplatense Spanish, British English, Brazilian Portuguese and more • Inventing a language with friends? Create its dictionary, share it, and build it together • The app itself speaks 34 languages EVERY WORD, COMPLETE • Meanings, examples, IPA and natural pronunciation, added for you by Pip, your duck tutor • Pictures for your words, so meaning sticks without translation • Your own notes, tags and favorites • Add words by typing, scanning a page or photo, importing a list, or picking from ready-made collections from A1 to C2 LEARN AND PRACTICE, NOT JUST COLLECT • Learn mode: a few new words a day in short lessons that build real memory • Spaced review brings each word back right before you’d forget it • Flashcards and quizzes: definitions, spelling, fill the gap, write your own sentence, pronunciation • Games: Mini Crossword, Word Search, Mystery Word, Connections, Word Scramble and a Daily Puzzle • Streaks and progress to keep you going YOURS, EVERYWHERE • iPhone, iPad and Mac, synced with iCloud • Separate dictionaries for each language, class or trip • Share dictionaries with friends, classmates or a partner MY DICTIONARY PRO gives you Pip without credits to count, unlimited dictionaries and tags, premium voices and pictures for every word. Pro is monthly, yearly or a one-time lifetime purchase. Learning your second language, your fifth, or one you made up last weekend? This is your dictionary. Privacy Policy: https://mydictionary.org/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://mydictionary.org/terms-of-use
NoirLex
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- Use dictionary API from America's most trusted dictionary - Simple structuring of definitions and word contexts. Focus on the importance first. However, provide very comprehensive definitions and examples and much more such as images, pronunciations with available sound - Allow user to save words to collection which can be retrieved offline (no internet access) - Allow user to add personal note to the word collection - Allow user to enable notification for word flashback - Allow user to sync word collection across multiple devices in the same iCloud account. User can merge word collection from the cloud with local collection. (Required app in app purchase) - User can also reach out or provide feedback straight from the app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: My Dictionary at every 2 weeks against NoirLex's every 6 months. NoirLex's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. My Dictionary sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and NoirLex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
My Dictionary ships an update every 2 weeks, NoirLex every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My Dictionary | NoirLex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (33 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Ryakhin | Kuroun Seung |
In-app purchases
My Dictionary
- Weekly Pro$2.997 Days
- Monthly Pro7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Yearly Pro$29.991 Year
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- Yearly Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$89.99
NoirLex
- Sync with iCloud$1.99
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