# Youdao Dictionary vs 百度翻译

The clearest difference is chart position: Youdao Dictionary at #196 against 百度翻译's unranked. Youdao Dictionary also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (18K vs 3.8K). 百度翻译's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Youdao Dictionary sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and 百度翻译 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.7 for 百度翻译. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18K and 3.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Youdao Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 69% of 百度翻译's.

Youdao Dictionary ships an update every 2 weeks, 百度翻译 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Youdao Dictionary | 百度翻译 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youdao-dictionary/id353115739/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id605670941/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 3.8K |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 69.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 448 MB | 412 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| 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) | [Beijing Baidu Netcom Science & Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/372585298) |

## What reviewers say

### Youdao Dictionary

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

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Free · 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


### 百度翻译

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id605670941)

This app offers professional translation services for over 200 languages, supporting various scenarios like learning, work, and travel. It features instant text, photo, voice, and offline translations, along with tools for vocabulary building and grammar analysis.

**Highlights:** Multi-language instant translation, Photo and AR translation, Voice and conversation translation, Offline dictionary and translation, Vocabulary building and practice, AI-powered grammar analysis and essay correction, English pronunciation scoring

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 中英离线翻译包2周的使用权 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 中日离线翻译包2周的使用权 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 中韩离线翻译包2周的使用权 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 中英离线翻译包半年的使用权 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 18学币 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 中日离线翻译包半年的使用权 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 中韩离线翻译包半年的使用权 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 78学币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 128学币 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 498学币 | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient translation
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 🔍 Comprehensive language support
- 💡 Helpful example sentences
- 🤖 Accurate translations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🔍 Lack of pinyin support
- 🤖 Inconsistent translation quality
- 🤔 Confusing interface changes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Translation errors for certain languages
- Delayed voice response
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Inability to copy/paste translated text

**Requested features**

- Restore pinyin support
- Improve image translation functionality
- Add more language pairs
- Provide offline translation capabilities
- Simplify the user interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Youdao Dictionary free?

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

### Is 百度翻译 free?

百度翻译 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Youdao Dictionary or 百度翻译?

Youdao Dictionary is rated higher. Youdao Dictionary averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while 百度翻译 averages 4.7 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Youdao Dictionary or 百度翻译 have ads?

Both Youdao Dictionary and 百度翻译 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Youdao Dictionary or 百度翻译?

Youdao Dictionary ships an update every 2 weeks, and 百度翻译 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Youdao Dictionary was updated on November 8, 2026 and 百度翻译 on November 8, 2026.

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