# Ithildin vs Middle Earth Explorer

The clearest difference is rating: Middle Earth Explorer at 4.6 against Ithildin's 3.7. Middle Earth Explorer also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 40%). Ithildin's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Middle Earth Explorer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Ithildin's written reviews are positive against 67% of Middle Earth Explorer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ithildin | Middle Earth Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ithildin/id1610935030/reviews) | **[4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/middle-earth-explorer/id6759880971/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 116 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Maike J Dulk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610935032) | [Alp Ozcan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878252814) |

## What reviewers say

### Ithildin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ithildin/id1610935030)

Access a comprehensive, searchable dictionary of Tolkien's Elvish languages. Explore thousands of words across 48 languages with detailed information and various search modes. This offline tool is a tribute to J.R.R. Tolkien's linguistic creations.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive Eldamo.org vocabulary (48 languages), Search Elvish words or English translations, Multiple search modes (wildcard, strict, regex), Includes community-created words, Color-coded word reliability indicators, Detailed word information screens, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Middle Earth Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/middle-earth-explorer/id6759880971)

An interactive map and guide to the lands of Middle Earth, featuring over 50 locations, 90 events, and 10 quest timelines. Explore detailed lore, character journeys, and movie/book information. Works offline and supports accessibility features.

**Highlights:** Interactive Middle Earth map, 50+ detailed locations, 10 epic quest timelines, 26 major character profiles, Library of movies, books, and TV adaptations, Full-text search and bookmarking, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ithildin free?

Ithildin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Middle Earth Explorer free?

Middle Earth Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ithildin or Middle Earth Explorer?

Middle Earth Explorer is rated higher. Ithildin averages 3.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Middle Earth Explorer averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do Ithildin or Middle Earth Explorer have ads?

Middle Earth Explorer shows ads; Ithildin does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*