Comparison

Flashcard Dictionary vs Canary Dictionary

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

Head to head
About

Flashcard Dictionary

This app helps you memorize words more effectively by generating personalized flashcards based on your progress. It utilizes definitions from the Oxford Dictionary, offering clear and concise explanations ideal for English learners.

Highlights
  • Personalized flashcard generation
  • Memorization progress tracking
  • Oxford Dictionary definitions
  • Concise and understandable explanations
  • Ideal for English learners
Features
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By using our algorithm to keep track of your memorization progress, we generate flashcards for you to memorize saved words better. We use definitions from Oxford Dictionary which is the most concise and understandable for English learners compared to other dictionaries. Standard Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Canary Dictionary

Features
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Dictionary. Vocabulary. Canary. Canary is the simple way to look up English words and actually remember them. Search the dictionary for clear definitions, translations, phonetic transcription, real examples, and audio pronunciation. Found a word you like? Save it and organize everything into your own custom decks. Reading a book? Just take a photo and tap the words you want to keep — Canary reads the text for you and adds them to your collection in seconds. Then turn those words into long-term memory with fun, fast games built from your own favorites. Whether you're studying for an exam, reading in English, or just love words, Canary helps you learn a little more every day.

Screenshots

Flashcard Dictionary4 screens
Canary Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Canary Dictionary at none against Flashcard Dictionary's 2. Flashcard Dictionary's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, 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. Flashcard Dictionary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Canary Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashcard Dictionary ships an update every 9 days, Canary Dictionary every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Flashcard Dictionary versus Canary Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashcard DictionaryCanary Dictionary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYusen ZhangMatheus Lima

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Flashcard Dictionary

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Subscription$9.991 Year
None

Canary Dictionary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flashcard Dictionary free?
Flashcard Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Canary Dictionary free?
Canary Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flashcard Dictionary or Canary Dictionary have ads?
Neither Flashcard Dictionary nor Canary Dictionary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flashcard Dictionary or Canary Dictionary?
Flashcard Dictionary ships an update every 9 days, and Canary Dictionary every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flashcard Dictionary was updated on September 27, 2026 and Canary Dictionary on October 14, 2026.

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