Comparison

Smart Tamil Dictionary vs Thirukkural Karpom

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

Head to head
About

Smart Tamil Dictionary

Features
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This app includes meaning of word in Tamil, synonyms, antonyms and other advanced features English to Tamil and Tamil to English Dictionary English description of the word Every word is clickable History list of the word Favorite list of the word Comprehensive settings for searching and suggestions Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Thirukkural Karpom

Explore Thirukkural's wisdom through interactive quizzes and multiple commentaries. Learn offline with AI-powered challenges that adapt to your progress. Ideal for students, parents, and anyone seeking daily insights.

Highlights
  • AI-powered adaptive quizzes
  • Multiple commentaries (incl. G.U. Pope)
  • Offline access to all couplets
  • Hybrid mastery with quiz verification
  • Traditional cultural design
  • Daily practice for lasting wisdom
Features
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WHY THIRUKKURAL QUIZ Thirukkural Quiz is a beautifully crafted Tamil learning experience built around one of humanity's most enduring literary classics — Thiruvalluvar's 1330 timeless couplets on virtue (Aram), wealth (Porul), and love (Kamam). Whether you're a student of Tamil literature, a parent introducing children to their heritage, a competitive learner climbing the leaderboard, or simply someone who wants to absorb a tiny bit of wisdom every day — this app meets you exactly where you are. *** What makes it different *** • 4 commentaries side-by-side — including G.U. Pope's classic English translation, perfect for diaspora learners • AI-powered quizzes (Gemini) that adapt to each athigaram's themes • Hybrid mastery — your self-declared progress is verified through quiz performance, so badges actually mean something • 100% offline content — all 1330 kurals bundled, no internet needed for learning • Cultural reverence built into every pixel — palm-leaf backgrounds, gold accents, traditional typography Daily practice → lasting wisdom. Two minutes a day. A lifetime of insight. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Smart Tamil Dictionary4 screens
Thirukkural Karpom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Thirukkural Karpom at none against Smart Tamil Dictionary's shown. Thirukkural Karpom also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart Tamil Dictionary sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Thirukkural Karpom sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Tamil Dictionary ships an update every 6 months, Thirukkural Karpom every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Smart Tamil Dictionary versus Thirukkural Karpom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Tamil DictionaryThirukkural Karpom
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1715.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB44 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMd Shihab UddinSATHAPPAN RAMASWAMY

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Smart Tamil Dictionary

Subscriptions5
  • Remove ads for a month$0.491 Month
  • Remove ads for 2 months$0.992 Months
  • Remove ads for 3 months$1.493 Months
Show 2 more
  • Remove ads for 6 months$1.996 Months
  • Remove ads for a year$2.491 Year
2 purchases

Thirukkural Karpom

Subscriptions2
  • Thirukkural Premium Monthly2 Months trial$1.991 Month
  • Thirukkural Premium Yearly1 Year trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Smart Tamil Dictionary free?
Smart Tamil Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thirukkural Karpom free?
Thirukkural Karpom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smart Tamil Dictionary or Thirukkural Karpom have ads?
Smart Tamil Dictionary shows ads; Thirukkural Karpom does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart Tamil Dictionary or Thirukkural Karpom?
Smart Tamil Dictionary ships an update every 6 months, and Thirukkural Karpom every 5 weeks. Most recently, Smart Tamil Dictionary was updated on September 27, 2026 and Thirukkural Karpom on October 25, 2026.

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