Comparison

Ponca vs Dilzhe'e Apache Dictionary

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

Head to head
About

Ponca

Explore the language and culture of the Ponca people with this educational app. It features over 600 audio files, interactive games and quizzes, cultural notes, and a searchable database.

Highlights
  • Over 600 audio files
  • 3 types of games
  • 3 types of quizzes
  • Culture Notes section
  • Searchable database
Features
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The Ponca Nation of Oklahoma presents this Ponca app. We hope you will enjoy using this app to learn about the language and culture of the Ponca people. It consists of the following: Over 600 audio files 3 Types of Games and 3 Types of Quizzes Culture Notes section Searchable database and much more

About

Dilzhe'e Apache Dictionary

This tool provides comprehensive access to Dilzhe'e Apache words with audio pronunciations. It functions as an electronic reference and learning aid, offering advanced search capabilities and offline access for convenient study.

Highlights
  • 7,905 Dilzhe'e Apache entries
  • 5,632 English Reversal Entries
  • Fluent voice pronunciations
  • Advanced search engine
  • Offline functionality
  • Favorites panel for bookmarking
  • History panel for recent entries
Features
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The Dilzhe'e Apache Mobile Dictionary is the best way to look up Dilzhe'e Apache words and hear pronunciation while on the go. It’s the ultimate electronic Dilzhe'e Apache learning and reference tool. • 7,905 Dilzhe'e Apache entries • 5,632 English Reversal Entries • Fluent voices • Consistent spelling • Superior cross-referencing capabilities • Fast and responsive • Works offline, without active data connection • Built-In advanced search engine finds conjugated verbs, word forms, and corrects spelling mistakes • Regularly updated • Accurate and reliable • Fun to use and explore • An excellent self-study tool Searching the Dictionary • There are two ways to find entries. You may tap the search bar above or tap any word in the entry window to see the results for that word • Tapping "Return" or "Full Search" will provide a full list of possible entries for the word you have entered • There are several search options available within the Settings menu • If the Approximate search option is "on", the app will try to find relevant entries even if you spelled the word incorrectly. • If the Full Text search option is "on", results that have your search elsewhere in the entry (example sentences or notes) will also show in the results. Buttons • The Dilzhe'e Apache Mobile Dictionary uses a simple tap and go interface • In the information section, select a tab from the sliding bar above to learn more about "How To Use" the dictionary, "Entry Details" • The Settings menu allows you to refine how the search works, change the font size, and turn “AutoPlay Audio” on or off. See the “Searching the Dictionary” section for more details on the search settings • Tapping the Zoom button increases the entry font size until it resets back to the smallest size again • The History Panel shows you your recent entry history. Any entry you view is logged here for a short period of time so that you may go back and review • The Back button quickly takes you back to the previous entry in your History with a single tap • There are two sides to the Dilzhe'e Apache Mobile Dictionary. If you are currently viewing a Dilzhe'e Apache word, you are on the Apache side. The left and right buttons will take you to the next or previous Dilzhe'e Apache word in alphabetical order. Tapping the Hamburger button will provide you with a list of the nearest alphabetical words to the entry you are currently looking at • The Favorites panel allows you to save your favorite words like a bookmark. From this panel, you can create new lists, add words to specific lists for later review, and better organize using the Dilzhe'e Apache Mobile Dictionary as YOUR Dilzhe'e Apache language learning tool • The comment button at the bottom of every entry allows you to send feedback to us so that we can make improvements to future versions of the dictionary

Screenshots

Ponca4 screens
Dilzhe'e Apache Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ponca at 100% against Dilzhe'e Apache Dictionary's 67%. Ponca also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Dilzhe'e Apache Dictionary's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ponca holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Ponca's written reviews are positive against 67% of Dilzhe'e Apache Dictionary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ponca ships an update every 24 months, Dilzhe'e Apache Dictionary every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ponca versus Dilzhe'e Apache Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoncaDilzhe'e Apache Dictionary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 15 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThornton Media, Inc.The Language Conservancy, Inc

Customer experience

Ponca

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Dilzhe'e Apache Dictionary

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ponca

No in-app purchases

None

Dilzhe'e Apache Dictionary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ponca free?
Ponca is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dilzhe'e Apache Dictionary free?
Dilzhe'e Apache Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ponca or Dilzhe'e Apache Dictionary?
Ponca is rated higher. Ponca averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Dilzhe'e Apache Dictionary averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Ponca or Dilzhe'e Apache Dictionary have ads?
Neither Ponca nor Dilzhe'e Apache Dictionary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ponca or Dilzhe'e Apache Dictionary?
Ponca ships an update every 24 months, and Dilzhe'e Apache Dictionary every 15 months. Most recently, Ponca was updated on September 7, 2026 and Dilzhe'e Apache Dictionary on September 8, 2026.

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