# Youdao Dictionary vs LOR Howler

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Youdao Dictionary at 73% against LOR Howler's 0%. Youdao Dictionary also leads on chart position (#168 vs unranked). LOR Howler's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Youdao Dictionary sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. LOR Howler asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Youdao Dictionary | LOR Howler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youdao-dictionary/id353115739/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#168** | — |
| Size | 448 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Beijing NetEase Youdao Computer System Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/840227969) | [Sven Richter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448481024) |

## What reviewers say

### Youdao Dictionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youdao-dictionary/id353115739)

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Free · Reference, #195 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

This AI-powered language tool offers comprehensive translation and dictionary services for over 100 languages. It features real-time speech translation, document translation with formatting preservation, and AI-driven study plans for language exams. Users can also build personalized vocabulary lists and practice speaking with AI.

**Highlights:** AI-powered translation for 124 languages, Comprehensive dictionary with 1.85M+ words, Real-time speech and document translation, AI study plans for language exams, Personalized vocabulary builder, Photo translation with AR capabilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 有道词典会员连续包月 | $3.99 | per month |
| 有道词典会员-连续包月 | $3.99 | per month |
| 有道词典会员连续包月 | $3.99 | per month |
| 有道词典超级会员 | $5.49 | per month |
| 有道词典会员1个月 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 有道词典超级会员1个月 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 有道词典会员年卡 | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 🔍 Comprehensive dictionary with detailed explanations
- 💯 Accurate translations
- 📚 Helpful for learning English
- 🌐 Global pronunciation support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Mechanical-sounding pronunciation
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🔒 Restricted features behind paywall
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Cluttered and confusing UI

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to use app in landscape mode
- Frequent network errors and disconnections
- Unexpected app closures when switching between features
- Inconsistent performance on different devices

**Requested features**

- Customizable font size and theme
- Offline mode for dictionary lookup
- Vocabulary building and review tools
- Integration with other learning platforms
- Improved sentence-level translation


### LOR Howler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lor-howler/id1515423118)

This app serves as a companion for Legends of Runeterra, offering an offline card database with search and filter options. It also provides meta decks that can be easily imported into the game client and displays card art.

**Highlights:** Offline card database, Card search and filters, Meta deck import, Full-screen card art viewer, Supports 12 languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Youdao Dictionary free?

Youdao Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LOR Howler free?

LOR Howler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Youdao Dictionary or LOR Howler have ads?

Youdao Dictionary shows ads; LOR Howler does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
