Comparison

German Translator Dictionary + vs Dictionary & Translator

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

Head to head
About

German Translator Dictionary +

Translate text, voice, and photos between German and English offline. Features a comprehensive dictionary, verb conjugator, phrasebook, and vocabulary quizzes to aid language learning and travel.

Highlights
  • Offline Translator (AI & Human Intelligence)
  • Photo Translator
  • Voice Translator
  • Text Translator
  • German English Dictionary (648k+ entries)
  • Verb Conjugator (German & English)
  • Phrasebook
  • Vocabulary Quizzes & Flashcards
Features
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The #1 German English Translator & Dictionary for iPhone, iPad & Apple Watch ◇ Offline Translator & Dictionary ◇ Verb Conjugator ◇ Phrasebook ◇ Vocabulary Quizzes ◇ Flashcards ◇ Loved by Millions "Apps from Vidalingua are hugely popular... they're free and they work offline, handy when you're actually abroad." New York Times Selected by Apple as "What's Hot" in over 40 countries. “This app packs an undeniable allure for travelers.” iPhone App Review USER REVIEWS “This app includes more reliable features than any of the others I’ve tried. The customer service people are great.” “My students are ditching their books for iPads so I looked at apps and websites with quality material. This is the app I recommend.” “I use this everyday to help me with my work. I would recommend this to anyone who needs a translator better than google translate.” “Great for Travel. Very helpful to find words and phrases without an internet connection.” “I've tried several apps and this is the best one I found so far. After trying the free version, I purchased the Plus upgrade.” German Translator Dictionary + by VidaLingua transforms your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch into an advanced language assistant, always ready to help. It includes features you won’t find in any other app and it’s trusted by millions of users who have given it the highest ratings of any app in its category. FEATURES • Offline Phrase Translator using advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI), augmented by the Human Intelligence (HI) of our linguists, to deliver the best translations of any app. • Photo Translator. Take a picture and translate any text in the image. • Voice Translator. Say a phrase in one language and translate it to another. • Text Translator. Type or copy text and generate accurate translations. • German English Dictionary with over 648,000 offline entries. Includes numerous translations, usage examples, part-of-speech, images, and gender for German nouns. Compiled and updated by professional linguists. • Best verb conjugator of any app including 4,044 German verbs, 4,318 English verbs. Over 911,250 verb forms in all! • Phrasebook with 20 categories such as Conversation, Asking Directions and Making Friends. • Multiple-choice vocabulary quizzes. • Flashcards. Create study lists based on dictionary favorites. • Offline pronunciation in German & English. Settings for speed and accent (Germany, US, UK, Australia, South Africa, Ireland). • iPad Split Screen support so you can drag & drop words from other apps into German Translator & Dictionary + to translate them. • Apple Watch support with voice lookups so you can say a word and find translations quickly. • Advanced voice recognition to enter words and phrases hands-free. Useful for practicing pronunciation. • Helpful dictionary features such as single index search, reverse lookup and sharing entries with friends. • Integrated access to Wikipedia, Wiktionary and other online sources for dictionary words. • Dictionary word attachments for notes, images and audio clips. • My Phrases section of phrasebook to add your own translations. • Vidalingua Pro includes more dictionary examples, more verb forms, a bigger phrasebook and no ads. By upgrading, you’ll be supporting our team of linguists, developers and customer success partners who greatly appreciate your support! USER REVIEWS “My go to app for everything German and English! “This has been an extremely useful app as I prepare for a language exam and review verb conjugations.” “I love this app so much! It is a complete package for finding almost anything starting from words to phrases in German.” At Vidalingua, we consider every user a partner to help us make the best app in the world for learning a language. Download German Translator & Dictionary + for free and start learning today! Privacy  https://vidalingua.com/privacy Terms of Service  http://vidalingua.com/terms-of-service Marc Bolh Founder Vidalingua

About

Dictionary & Translator

Access trusted definitions, thesaurus, and pronunciations for numerous languages. Translate text and images offline or online, and enhance your learning with vocabulary challenges and grammar checking.

Highlights
  • Offline dictionary and thesaurus
  • Cross-cultural text and image translation
  • Vocabulary challenges and grammar checking
  • Pronunciation guides (British & American English)
  • Personalized notes and bookmark organization
  • Dark mode and customization options
Features
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Get trusted definitions, thesaurus and pronunciations from Dictionary & Translator app designed for foreign language learners! The following bilingual dictionaries are available for download: ▸ English Dictionary ▸ Chinese English Dictionary ▸ Japanese English Dictionary ▸ Korean English Dictionary ▸ Spanish English Dictionary ▸ French English Dictionary ▸ German English Dictionary ▸ Italian English Dictionary ▸ Russian English Dictionary ▸ Portuguese English Dictionary ▸ Dutch English Dictionary ▸ Greek English Dictionary ▸ Turkish English Dictionary ▸ Arabic English Dictionary ▸ Thai English Dictionary ▸ Hindi English Dictionary ▸ Indonesian English Dictionary ▸ Vietnamese English Dictionary ▸ Swedish English Dictionary ▸ Czech English Dictionary ▸ Finnish English Dictionary ▸ Serbian English Dictionary ▸ Croatian English Dictionary This app is a perfect resource designed for individuals eager to learn English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Greek, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, Turkish, Arabic, Hindi, Thai, Vietnamese, Swedish, Czech, Finnish, Serbian and Croatian. --- CORE FEATURES --- ▪ Offline Exploration: Search seamlessly without the need for an internet connection ▪ Popular Word: Uncover a new trending word each day ▪ Cross-Cultural Translator: Bridge language gaps by translating images and text in 70+ languages ▪ Bookmark Groups: Organize your bookmarks for a more efficient experience ▪ Personalized Notes: Capture your thoughts and insights about newly acquired words ▪ Vocabulary Challenge: Test and refine your vocabulary through engaging exercises ▪ Grammar Checking: Achieve grammatical excellence with built-in proofreading capabilities ▪ Contextual Examples: Grasp word usage with real-life sentence examples ▪ Pronunciation Mastery: Listen to precise British and American English pronunciations ▪ Dark Mode: Reduce eye strain during low-light usage with our soothing dark mode ▪ Customization: Craft your ideal app environment with theme styles, font preferences, and voice speed adjustments For mastering English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Greek, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, Turkish, Arabic, Hindi, Thai, Vietnamese, Swedish, Czech, Finnish, Serbian and Croatian, the "Dictionary & Translator" app stands out as the ultimate choice for an efficient learning experience! --- UPGRADE SUBSCRIPTIONS --- ▸ 100% Ad Free ▸ 100 bookmark groups ▸ 1,000 bookmarks per group ▸ 2,000 characters in Translator ▸ Unrestricted Image Translation ▸ Show Definitions in Search view ▸ Restore from another device ▸ All upcoming features... Auto-Renewable Subscription Terms: * Our subscription options are: - Upgrade to Premium for 1 month - Upgrade to Premium for 6 months - Upgrade to Premium for 12 months * Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. * Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Please note that any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. - EULA: https://bravolol.com/terms-of-service/ - Privacy Policy: https://bravolol.com/privacy-policy/ --- ABOUT BRAVOLOL --- - Website: http://www.bravolol.com - Email: cs@bravolol.com - Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Bravolol - Twitter: https://twitter.com/BravololApps - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Bravolol/ Welcome to download the Dictionary & Translator App!

Screenshots

German Translator Dictionary +4 screens
Dictionary & Translator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dictionary & Translator at every 11 days against German Translator Dictionary +'s every 3 months. Dictionary & Translator also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 255) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. German Translator Dictionary + sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Dictionary & Translator sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for German Translator Dictionary + against 4.7 for Dictionary & Translator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dictionary & Translator has 13K ratings behind it against 255, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of German Translator Dictionary +'s written reviews are positive against 84% of Dictionary & Translator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

German Translator Dictionary + ships an update every 3 months, Dictionary & Translator every 11 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
German Translator Dictionary + versus Dictionary & Translator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGerman Translator Dictionary +Dictionary & Translator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (255 ratings) — better4.7 (13K ratings)
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews — better84.4% of reviews
Number of ratings25513K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAscendo Inc.Bravolol Limited

Customer experience

German Translator Dictionary +

All ratings255 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral0.8%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews332 reviews
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.6%

Dictionary & Translator

All ratings12,733 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews423 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative11.6%

User reviews

German Translator Dictionary +

From 255 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for learning German
  • 🚀 Quick and efficient translations
  • 👍 Useful for travel and conversations
  • 👍 Comprehensive dictionary with good coverage

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or technical issues
  • 💰 Some features locked behind paywall
  • 🔍 Limited vocabulary compared to physical dictionaries
  • 🔍 Missing some common words and phrases

Dictionary & Translator

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Great app
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful and useful
  • 🎉 Awesome
  • 💯 Excellent

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Limited word coverage
  • 💸 Expensive subscription
  • 📢 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔄 Frequent update prompts

Bugs and requests

German Translator Dictionary +

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Audio playback not working for some users
  • Screen layout issues on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More example sentences and usage guidance
  • Offline mode for all features
  • Improved verb conjugation and grammar tools
  • Ability to save custom word lists and phrases

Dictionary & Translator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect translations for some words
  • Pronunciation issues for certain languages
  • Bookmark/history features not working properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more example sentences
  • Include gender/article information for words
  • Improve offline functionality
  • Add more specialized vocabulary
  • Provide a clear history/bookmark management

In-app purchases

5 purchases

German Translator Dictionary +

Subscriptions2
  • German Translator Premium 1-month$4.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Extended Phrase Book$2.99
  • Extended Verb Conjugator$2.99
  • Extended Dictionary$4.99
8 purchases

Dictionary & Translator

Subscriptions7
  • Upgrade to Premium$1.991 Month
  • Upgrade to Premium$2.991 Month
  • Remove Ads$5.991 Year
Show 4 more
  • Upgrade to Premium$7.996 Months
  • Upgrade to Premium$9.991 Year
  • Unlock all Features$9.991 Year
  • Upgrade to Premium$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$69.99

Questions

Is German Translator Dictionary + free?
German Translator Dictionary + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dictionary & Translator free?
Dictionary & Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, German Translator Dictionary + or Dictionary & Translator?
German Translator Dictionary + is rated higher. German Translator Dictionary + averages 4.8 out of 5 from 255 ratings, while Dictionary & Translator averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.
Do German Translator Dictionary + or Dictionary & Translator have ads?
Both German Translator Dictionary + and Dictionary & Translator show ads.
Which is updated more often, German Translator Dictionary + or Dictionary & Translator?
German Translator Dictionary + ships an update every 3 months, and Dictionary & Translator every 11 days. Most recently, German Translator Dictionary + was updated on September 24, 2026 and Dictionary & Translator on September 24, 2026.

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