Comparison

Dictionary Linguee vs Reverso Context Translator

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

Head to head
About

Dictionary Linguee

Access reliable translations for multiple languages, including French, Spanish, and German, with this comprehensive dictionary app. It offers fast, offline access to a vast database compiled by lexicographers and includes example sentences and audio pronunciations.

Highlights
  • Translations in French, Spanish, German, and more
  • Compiled by over 400 lexicographers
  • Fast translations with quick search
  • Offline dictionary access
  • Integrated translation search engine
  • Example sentences and audio pronunciation
  • 3D Touch integration for quick previews
Features
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The dictionary Linguee is used by millions of people. - Translations in French, Spanish, German and more - Reliable: Created by over 400 lexicographers - Fast: Translations after entering just the first few letters - The dictionary is free and also available offline Linguee is a new kind of dictionary app for French-English, Spanish-English and other language pairs. You will find reliable translations in the shortest time, even when you're offline. SPANISH-ENGLISH AND OTHER LANGUAGES Dictionary for Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and many more. All dictionaries are bidirectional - you search simultaneously in Spanish-English and English-Spanish. EDITORIAL DICTIONARY Our editorial dictionary was compiled by over 200 lexicographers in order to be capable of providing answers to the most difficult of queries. TRANSLATION SEARCH Additionally, with the help of the integrated translation search engine, you have access to over one billion translations from the Internet. QUICK SEARCH Translations of words and phrases are shown after entering just the first few letters. Even inadvertent typing errors are intelligently corrected. OFFLINE MODE The editorial dictionaries can be downloaded for free and are subsequently available for use even when you're offline. This allows you, for example, to look up terms while you are abroad and have no data connection. EXAMPLE SENTENCES You will find examples sentences containing all the words you search for. PRONUNCIATION All of the dictionary entries have been recorded audibly by professional speakers. 3D TOUCH With a light press (Peek) on autocomplete entries you will get a preview of the corresponding article. You can also Peek at a word will show you translations for the relevant words without leaving the article. Quick actions: You can open previous searches straight from the home screen simply by pressing the Linguee icon lightly.

About

Reverso Context Translator

Translate and learn millions of words and expressions with context from real-life examples. This tool helps users master foreign languages by providing instant translations, pronunciation, and personalized vocabulary lists. It's designed for learners of all levels to improve reading, writing, and speaking skills.

Highlights
  • Instant text translation
  • Contextual examples from real texts
  • Flashcards and quizzes
  • Vocabulary lists
  • Pronunciation of example sentences
  • Conjugation assistance
  • Offline access to lists and history
Features
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Translate and learn millions of words and expressions and express yourself as if you were a native speaker. Reverso is the best tool for those who seek quality translation, looking to master a foreign language: reading, writing or speaking, and it's free. Students, teachers, business professionals or others, whether beginners or advanced, use Reverso to learn new words or expressions, and eliminate the risk of being mistaken. It provides you instant translations of the selected text when reading content on your browser, on Safari or any other app. Reverso Context is based on data gathered from millions of real-life texts (official documents, movie subtitles, product descriptions) in both languages. These texts are processed with powerful "big data" algorithms and machine learning to provide you the best results. What do we mean by context? The search results (translation) of a specific word or expression are weaved within real-life sentences, so you will be sure to understand and learn exactly how the word can be used, and make no embarrassing mistakes. Just type or say the word or expression you wish to translate and the results will appear instantly: relevant translations, presented with examples of how words are used in sentences. The app offers flashcards and quizzes based on your search history and favorites to help you memorize them and to improve your language skills. Unlike standard learning tools, it focuses on words and expressions that you really need and want to learn. The bits and bytes: * Instantly translate selected text when reading content on your browser, iBook or any other app, with no need to exit the app you are using. Click on the familiar "Share" option and select the Reverso option. * Translation in 17 languages: Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Polish, Dutch, Arabic, Russian, Romanian, Japanese, Turkish, Hebrew and Chinese, Korean, Swedish, Ukrainian and we are working on more. * Advanced features include pronunciation, history, phrasebook of your favorites and more. * Create vocabulary lists based on your personal selection of examples and translations. Lists remain available even when you’re offline. * Enjoy natural pronunciation of complete example sentences. * One click to get translations, frequency details, and conjugation when applicable. * Search history, also available offline. * Suggestions: words and expressions will be suggested to you as you type. * Share your findings via email or social media. Auto-renewable subscription terms: Choose a subscription that fits your needs: - Monthly subscription (with a 7-day free trial) for €4.99 EUR; - Annual subscription for €39.99 EUR; These prices corresponds to the same price tier that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines in other currencies. Please note: -Your free trial subscription will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period. -Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when a premium subscription is purchased during the free trial period. The free trial or the subscription can be canceled anytime by turning off auto-renewal in the iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free version. Privacy policy: http://www.reverso.net/privacy_app.aspx?lang=EN Terms of use: http://www.reverso.net/disclaimer.aspx?lang=EN * Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reverso.net and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.reverso.net/ReversoEN to discover new content, languages and features.

Screenshots

Dictionary Linguee4 screens
Reverso Context Translator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dictionary Linguee at none against Reverso Context Translator's 3. Dictionary Linguee also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11K vs 3.6K). Reverso Context Translator's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#102 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Reverso Context Translator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Dictionary Linguee asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dictionary Linguee against 4.7 for Reverso Context Translator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Dictionary Linguee's written reviews are positive against 77% of Reverso Context Translator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dictionary Linguee ships an update every 2 months, Reverso Context Translator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Dictionary Linguee versus Reverso Context Translator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDictionary LingueeReverso Context Translator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11K ratings) — better4.7 (3.6K ratings)
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews77.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K — better3.6K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#102 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB243 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDeepL SETheo Hoffenberg

Customer experience

Dictionary Linguee

All ratings11,093 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews521 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral6.3%
Negative17.5%

Reverso Context Translator

All ratings3,611 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews1,351 reviews
Positive77.2%
Neutral8.1%
Negative14.7%

Bugs and requests

Dictionary Linguee

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes and crashes frequently
  • Search field issues (hiding first letter, re-populating previous search)
  • Offline dictionaries don't always work as expected
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add verb conjugations and IPA pronunciations
  • Implement a 'save/favorite words' feature
  • Improve stability and performance, especially on iOS
  • Provide more transparency around the local network access requirement

Reverso Context Translator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Dictionary Linguee

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Reverso Context Translator

Subscriptions3
  • Premium version 1 month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Version$19.991 Year
  • Premium version7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Dictionary Linguee free?
Dictionary Linguee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reverso Context Translator free?
Reverso Context Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dictionary Linguee or Reverso Context Translator?
Dictionary Linguee is rated higher. Dictionary Linguee averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Reverso Context Translator averages 4.7 from 3.6K ratings.
Do Dictionary Linguee or Reverso Context Translator have ads?
Reverso Context Translator shows ads; Dictionary Linguee does not.
Which is updated more often, Dictionary Linguee or Reverso Context Translator?
Dictionary Linguee ships an update every 2 months, and Reverso Context Translator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dictionary Linguee was updated on October 19, 2026 and Reverso Context Translator on October 18, 2026.

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