# Youdao Dictionary vs 与面

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Youdao Dictionary at 73% against 与面's 18%. Youdao Dictionary also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (18K vs 3). 与面's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 27) and ads (none vs shown). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Youdao Dictionary sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 与面 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Youdao Dictionary holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Youdao Dictionary has 18K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Youdao Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 18% of 与面's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Youdao Dictionary | 与面 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youdao-dictionary/id353115739/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6761106957/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **73.1% of reviews** | 18.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#186** | — |
| Size | 463 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Beijing NetEase Youdao Computer System Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/840227969) | [洪志 夏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880077312) |

## What reviewers say

### Youdao Dictionary

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

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Free · Reference, #188 Top Grossing · 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


### 与面

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6761106957)

**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 与面 free?

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

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

Youdao Dictionary is rated higher. Youdao Dictionary averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while 与面 averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Youdao Dictionary or 与面 have ads?

Youdao Dictionary shows ads; 与面 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.*