Ultralingua German vs Dictionary.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ultralingua German
This app provides a comprehensive German-English dictionary with over 295,000 translations and conjugates thousands of verbs. It includes usage notes, examples, and a number translator, all accessible offline.
- Extensive dictionary with 295,000+ translations
- Verb conjugations for thousands of German and English verbs
- Usage notes and examples
- Number translator
- Offline functionality
- Smart search with typo correction
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Over 295,000 translations • Conjugates thousands of German and English verbs • Hundreds of usage notes and examples • No internet connection required "For serious language students and translators who are looking for more precision." - The New York Times Featured by Apple as "What's Hot" Ultralingua makes apps for people who love languages. You can count on our German-English dictionary to provide all the content you need, along with extra features that help you get the most out of the dictionary. Use our verb conjugation tool to find complete conjugations of thousands of verbs in all standard forms, and the number translator to convert numerals into German or English text instantly. DICTIONARY: • Over 95,000 entries with 295,000 translations • Tap-and-hold any word or phrase and choose "Speak" from the popup menu to hear that word spoken using Apple's built-in text-to-speech feature. • Noun genders • Slang, technical language, and regional differences in spelling and usage • Hundreds of usage notes about troublesome constructions • Smart search results in case you misspell or mistype • Search-as-you-go displays words and narrows your selection as you type VERBS: • Conjugations for thousands of German and English verbs • Includes all standard tenses and forms • Smart search finds infinitives and catches misspellings • Must-have reference tool for any student or language professional • Conjugate a verb from the dictionary results by tapping it MORE: • Translate numerals into German and English text with the number tool • Language swapper button to switch from German-English to English-German • Tap the history button to view the 50 most recent dictionary definitions, verb conjugations, and more in one place. Sort the list alphabetically or by date, and choose to clear the list completely or delete one entry at a time. • No internet connection required • Change your device settings to view the app display in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, or German REVIEWS: "Offers both a comprehensive German-English dictionary as well as verb conjugations. This app is worth every penny." -User review View our reviews below to see why users love this app, and remember to let us know what you think! This universal app will run on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, so you can purchase it once and load it onto all your devices. The iPad and iPhone/iPod touch versions look and behave differently to give you a great experience on every device you own. The interface will change, but you’ll always have the same outstanding language data and tools inside. Dictionaries are available from Ultralingua for many languages, including combinations of English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, and more. See what else we have to offer by searching for Ultralingua in the App Store. Follow us on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook for app news, language learning tips, and more: http://www.twitter.com/ultralingua http://on.fb.me/ifI8Hy
Dictionary.
Access a comprehensive dictionary, thesaurus, and translation tool with millions of definitions and synonyms. Explore specialty dictionaries, learn new words daily, and play word games. This app offers offline access and integrates seamlessly with other applications.
- Offline dictionary and thesaurus
- Millions of definitions and synonyms
- Word of the Day and Idiom of the Day
- Specialty dictionaries (medical, legal, etc.)
- Translations into 40+ languages
- Word games (Spelling Bee, Hangman)
- In-app word lookup via sharing
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The only Dictionary and Thesaurus with every word you search for. Plus Word of the Day, free offline dictionary access, and millions of definitions and synonyms from top sources, including: Webster's Dictionary Roget's Thesaurus The American Heritage Dictionary Plus FREE access to: English Offline Dictionary English Offline Thesaurus with synonyms and more Medical Dictionary English Idioms and Slang Dictionary Translations of English into 40+ languages Dozens of other translation options + Much more! The Free Dictionary is like getting 100+ apps in one easy-to-use interface. Rated #1 app in the App Store in the free reference category in 114 countries 2011–2019. (Source: https://www.appannie.com/apps/ios/app/379450383/app-ranking/#device=ipad&type=best-ranks) Here's what you can do with The Free Dictionary app: * Find every word you search for. Clear, accurate definitions from top dictionaries—online and offline. * Find synonyms fast. Free Thesaurus with simple interface makes it easy to find the perfect word. Browse synonyms, antonyms, and related words. * Learn something new every day. Word of the Day Idiom of the Day + Other daily content * Build your vocabulary. Don't just look up words—learn how to use them! Featuring: Audio pronunciations Example sentences Etymologies + More! The perfect dictionary app for word lovers and learners of all levels. * Explore topics in-depth. Multiple specialty dictionaries and encyclopedias: Medical dictionary Legal dictionary Science dictionary Financial dictionary Idioms and Slang dictionary Acronyms and Abbreviations + More! * Play word games. Spelling Bee, Hangman, and more. * See idioms in action. Watch idioms videos inside the app! Featuring animations of words and phrases from the idioms and slang dictionary. * Access dictionaries in 13 other languages. Spanish dictionary and thesaurus French dictionary and thesaurus German dictionary and thesaurus + Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, and more! * Translate English into Spanish, French, and 40+ languages. Or translate other languages into English. Access dozens of other translation options. * Access dictionaries and encyclopedias from these top publishers with just one search: McGraw-Hill Houghton Mifflin HarperCollins Random House Cambridge University Press + More! Here's why The Free Dictionary is the most user-friendly dictionary app: * Instantly look up words in apps or webpages! Just highlight the word you want to look up, tap "Share," then tap "More" in the bottom menu and turn on the "Define" option. You will then see a "Define" icon in the menu. Tap it to see the definition of the highlighted word! * Voice search. Look up a word just by saying it. * Advanced Search options. * Look up the definition of any word on the page. Just highlight and tap "Definition." * Save bookmarks with one tap and sync them to all your devices. * Customize your homepage: Move, add, or remove articles, games, even local weather. * Jump to Definition, Thesaurus, or Translations with one button. * Navigate the app in more than a dozen languages with the multilingual interface. * Adjust font size. * Share your favorite words via social networks, email, or text. EXCLUSIVE * Earn meals for hungry children through The Free Dictionary's partnership with the World Food Program—just by using the app! This is not a trial version—you get everything free and forever. Additional offline dictionaries in other languages are available in the Pro version. Seem too good to be true? The Free Dictionary app has been downloaded tens of millions times across multiple platforms, with top ratings after hundreds of thousands of reviews. Read reviews from real users to see why they say The Free Dictionary is the best dictionary app they've ever used. * For app developers: The Free Dictionary app can be accessed by other apps with API calls (Contact Farlex for instructions).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Dictionary. at Free against Ultralingua German's $14.99. Dictionary. also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 61%) and ratings volume (15K vs 104). Ultralingua German's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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
Dictionary. is free to download; Ultralingua German costs $14.99 up front. Dictionary. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ultralingua German asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dictionary. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dictionary. has 15K ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Ultralingua German's written reviews are positive against 91% of Dictionary.'s.
Ultralingua German ships an update every 5 months, Dictionary. every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ultralingua German | Dictionary. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (104 ratings) | 4.8 (15K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.6% of reviews | 90.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 104 | 15K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ultralingua, Inc. | Farlex, Inc. |
Customer experience
Ultralingua German
Dictionary.
User reviews
Ultralingua German
From 104 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📚 Comprehensive vocabulary with 250,000+ entries
- ✅ Includes noun gender (der, die, das) for German nouns
- 🔄 Excellent verb conjugation tables with multiple tenses
- 🌐 Works offline without internet connection
- ⚡ Fast search functionality
Room to improve
- 💸 High price point ($20-30) compared to free alternatives
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- ⚠️ App won't launch or open properly
- 🔤 Missing pronunciation audio for German words
- 📝 Incomplete vocabulary for some common words
Dictionary.
From 15K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Comprehensive and detailed definitions
- 👍 Helpful thesaurus and translation features
- 🎮 Fun word games and activities
- 📚 Vast amount of information beyond just definitions
- 🔍 Easy to use and navigate
Room to improve
- 🔍 Cluttered interface with too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific settings or features
- 🔋 Drains battery life quickly
Bugs and requests
Ultralingua German
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes on launch
- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Search field text remains after searches
- Cannot navigate back from verb conjugations
- iPad landscape mode not functioning
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- Keyboard blocks search input field on iPad
- Slow performance on iPad after updates
- Cannot paste text into search box
- Conjugation feature malfunction
- Missing or superfluous umlauts in entries
- Incorrect search results for common words
- Language indicator doesn't update properly
- Slow startup time (20-30 seconds)
- Text display issues with thin fonts
- Rotation/orientation bugs
Requested features
16 requests- Pronunciation audio recordings for German words
- Transitive/intransitive verb indicators
- Bookmarking or word list saving functionality
- Etymology information for words
- Voice-to-text input capability
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- Flashcard feature for vocabulary learning
- Word of the day feature
- Picture/image associations with words
- More example sentences and usage contexts
- Ability to show multiple tenses simultaneously
- Retina display support
- Search suggestions while typing
- Better keyboard with umlaut and eszett support
- History feature for dictionary searches (not just conjugations)
- Copy/paste functionality improvements
- Grammatical reference information
Dictionary.
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent login issues and lost user data
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Incorrect or missing definitions for some words
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to create and organize custom word lists
- More advanced vocabulary-building tools
- Improved audio pronunciation quality
- Offline access to full dictionary content
In-app purchases
Ultralingua German
No in-app purchases
Dictionary.
- Ad-free upgrade$5.99
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