# Youdao Dictionary vs DClock

Youdao Dictionary and DClock both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Youdao Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 59% of DClock's. Youdao Dictionary also leads on chart position (#167 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). DClock's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Youdao Dictionary sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and DClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Youdao Dictionary against 4.6 for DClock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18K and 7.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Youdao Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 59% of DClock's.

Youdao Dictionary ships an update every 11 days, DClock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Youdao Dictionary | DClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youdao-dictionary/id353115739/reviews)** | [4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dclock-digital-flip-clock/id1525347157/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 7.9K |
| Positive reviews | **73.1% of reviews** | 58.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#167** | — |
| Size | 463 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing NetEase Youdao Computer System Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/840227969) | [Xiamen ShenZhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871974307) |

## What reviewers say

### Youdao Dictionary

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

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

This app offers comprehensive translation and dictionary services across 109 languages. It features advanced AI-powered translation, AR and photo translation, real-time speech translation, and offline capabilities. It also includes specialized dictionaries and AI tools for learning and content summarization.

**Highlights:** 109 Language Translation, AI-Powered Translation & Summarization, AR & Photo Translation, Real-time Speech & Dialogue Translation, Offline Translation & Dictionaries, AI Search & Content Analysis, English Essay Correction

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| 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 |
| 有道词典超级会员连续包月 | $4.99 | per month |
| 有道词典超级会员 | $5.49 | per month |
| 有道词典超级会员 | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| 会员1年 | $24.99 | per year |
| 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 |
| 98 coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 128 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 有道词典会员6个月 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 有道词典会员年卡 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 有道词典会员年卡 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 词典会员年卡 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 会员1年 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 有道词典会员年卡 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 词典超级会员 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 超级会员年卡 | $49.99 | 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


### DClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dclock-digital-flip-clock/id1525347157)

This app provides a visually appealing digital flip clock with a minimalist design and customizable themes. It offers useful widgets for your home screen, a floating clock option, and integrated tools like a Pomodoro timer and white noise generator to aid focus. It can also display health data like step count.

**Highlights:** Minimalist flip clock design, iOS 14 widgets, Customizable clock themes, White noise generator, Pomodoro timer, Floating clock, Alarm clock with custom music

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Account | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient clock
- 👍 Customizable clock face
- 💡 Helpful for kids learning time
- 🚀 Instant military time display

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect time display
- 🐛 Widgets not updating correctly
- 🐛 Daylight savings issues
- 🔥 Too many ads
- 🔒 Paid features not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not updating in real-time
- Clock freezing or displaying wrong time
- Incompatibility with iOS 16
- Customization options not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add transparent background option
- Option to remove seconds from widget
- Support for multiple time zones
- Ability to export Pomodoro timer history
- Sync settings across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Youdao Dictionary free?

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

### Is DClock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Youdao Dictionary or DClock?

Youdao Dictionary is rated higher. Youdao Dictionary averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while DClock averages 4.6 from 7.9K ratings.

### Do Youdao Dictionary or DClock have ads?

Both Youdao Dictionary and DClock show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Youdao Dictionary or DClock?

Youdao Dictionary ships an update every 11 days, and DClock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Youdao Dictionary was updated on October 18, 2026 and DClock on October 19, 2026.

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