Comparison

Collins vs French~English Dictionary

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

Head to head
About

Collins

This comprehensive French-English dictionary offers extensive vocabulary, verb conjugations, and usage notes. It provides smart search functionality, offline access, and text-to-speech for pronunciation. Ideal for students and language professionals needing a reliable reference tool.

Highlights
  • 57,000 headwords and 190,000 translations
  • 90,000+ example phrases
  • Full verb conjugations
  • Hundreds of usage notes
  • No internet connection required
  • Smart search with misspelling correction
  • Text-to-speech pronunciation
Features
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57,000 headwords and more than 190,000 translations • more than 90,000 phrases • full conjugations for thousands of French and English verbs • hundreds of usage notes and examples • no internet connection required Carry a dependable French and English reference everywhere you go with the latest edition of the Collins Pro French-English Translation Dictionary. This app combines detailed, professional dictionary data from HarperCollins and Le Robert with our new, easy-to-use Ultralingua interface. Our smart search goes beyond dictionary entries to give you complete conjugations of thousands of verbs in all standard forms, convert numerals into French or English text instantly, and catch common misspellings to get you to the word you are looking for faster than ever. DICTIONARY: • Over 57,000 entries with 190,000 translations • Over 90,000 example phrases • 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. • Genders for all French nouns • Idioms, slang, technical language, and regional differences in spelling and usage • Hundreds of usage notes about troublesome constructions • Dozens of cultural notes • Smart search results in both French and English simultaneously, in case you misspell or mistype • Search-as-you-go displays words and narrows your selection as you type • Tap on a word in a definition to quickly look it up, conjugate it, or copy it to your clipboard. This features recognizes inflected forms and chooses the correct language for you. • Search the dictionary by speaking to Apple’s Siri on applicable devices VERBS: • Conjugations for thousands of French and English verbs • Includes all standard tenses and forms • Displays the direct translation of each conjugation when available • Smart search finds infinitives and catches misspellings • View verb conjugations in a single tense or expand a verb to view all conjugations in one user-friendly format MORE: • Translates numerals into French and English text as you type • Language swapper button to switch from French-English to English-French with ease • 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. • Favorite individual definitions and verbs and view them by tapping on the favorites button. • No internet connection required • Change your device settings to view the app display in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, or German 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 Collins Robert Concise French Dictionary is a must-have reference tool for students and language professionals alike. REVIEWS: (5 stars) "Best French dictionary ever - In the 30 years that I have been studying and using French I have yet to find a better French-English dictionary, whether in-print, online or an app. This app is totally worth the price." -User review (5 stars) "Wonderful for an high intermediate reader like me who often needs a clarification but doesn't want to haul around a heavy dictionary. The interface is great because it anticipates the word as you type and if your French spelling is weak - like mine is - it saves a lot of time." -User review 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

About

French~English Dictionary

Access a comprehensive French-English dictionary with over 400,000 translations and 250,000 words. Includes recorded pronunciations, proverbs, and a travel conversation guide with 1,400 offline phrases. Offers fast, offline access to its full content after download.

Highlights
  • 400,000+ translations
  • 250,000+ words and phrases
  • Recorded pronunciations
  • Proverbs and idiomatic expressions
  • Offline conversation guide
  • Search history
Features
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THE OFFICIAL LAROUSSE DICTIONARY - 400,000 TRANSLATIONS - 250,000 words and phrases - 400,000 translations illustrating all nuances of meaning - Recorded pronunciation for 450,000 words and phrases (Internet access required) - 3,000 abbreviations - Proverbs, sayings and idiomatic expressions - Useful search history feature A CONVERSATION GUIDE A travel guide for your trip with 1,400 useful phrases (offline) SIMPLE AND HELPFUL The quick search function allows you to look up words simply by keying them into your iPhone or iPad. Fast and easy to use on the move, this application can be downloaded in full onto your iPhone or iPad. No need for an internet connexion once you've downloaded the application - access the full dictionary offline (except the recorded pronunciation words). Larousse Mobile, a library in your pocket!

Screenshots

Collins4 screens
French~English Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: French~English Dictionary at $4.99 against Collins's $14.99. French~English Dictionary also leads on chart position (#107 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.6). Collins's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (641 vs 7). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Collins costs $14.99 and French~English Dictionary $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Collins holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collins has 641 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 60% and 60% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Collins ships an update every 5 months, French~English Dictionary every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Collins versus French~English Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCollinsFrench~English Dictionary
Price$14.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.7 (641 ratings) — better3.6 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews59.6% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings641 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#107 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.612.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB290 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUltralingua, Inc.Editions Larousse

Customer experience

Collins

All ratings635 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews334 reviews
Positive59.6%
Neutral9.3%
Negative31.1%

French~English Dictionary

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral28.6%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral26.7%
Negative13.3%

Bugs and requests

Collins

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Keyboard and display issues after updates
  • Incorrect verb conjugations
  • Inability to search for conjugated forms

Requested features

5 requests
  • Audio pronunciations
  • Ability to save/review words
  • Improved search and navigation
  • Expanded vocabulary coverage
  • Night mode option

French~English Dictionary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Collins

No in-app purchases

None

French~English Dictionary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Collins free?
Collins costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is French~English Dictionary free?
French~English Dictionary costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Collins or French~English Dictionary?
Collins is rated higher. Collins averages 4.7 out of 5 from 641 ratings, while French~English Dictionary averages 3.6 from 7 ratings.
Do Collins or French~English Dictionary have ads?
Neither Collins nor French~English Dictionary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Collins or French~English Dictionary?
Collins ships an update every 5 months, and French~English Dictionary every 9 months. Most recently, Collins was updated on October 26, 2026 and French~English Dictionary on October 25, 2026.

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