# Every Reference vs Sakura Japanese Dictionary

The clearest difference is rating: Every Reference at 3.0 against Sakura Japanese Dictionary's 1.0. Every Reference also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). Sakura Japanese Dictionary's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 23%). On update cadence, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Every Reference costs $2.99 and Sakura Japanese Dictionary $4.99 up front. Sakura Japanese Dictionary sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Every Reference asks for nothing beyond the download.

Every Reference holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Every Reference has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of Every Reference's written reviews are positive against 63% of Sakura Japanese Dictionary's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Every Reference ships an update every 2 months, Sakura Japanese Dictionary every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Every Reference | Sakura Japanese Dictionary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/every-reference-bible-study/id377102901/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sakura-japanese-dictionary/id599224684/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 85 MB | 329 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sand Apps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/333188389) | [Enfour, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284965604) |

## What reviewers say

### Every Reference

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/every-reference-bible-study/id377102901)

Access a vast collection of Bible commentaries, dictionaries, and encyclopedias with over 20,000 linked Bible references. This app includes multiple Bibles in various languages and offers customizable text display. All content is available offline after download.

**Highlights:** 9000+ Dictionary/Encyclopedia entries, 20,000+ Bible reference links, Multiple Bibles included, Offline access to all content, Customizable text size and color, Search and browse tools

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sakura Japanese Dictionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sakura-japanese-dictionary/id599224684)

This comprehensive dictionary app provides extensive English-Japanese and Japanese-English translations, powered by the long-standing EDICT database. It offers advanced search capabilities, audio pronunciations, and an optional, detailed Kanji dictionary with handwriting recognition and stroke order animations.

**Highlights:** Extensive EDICT database, English, Japanese, and kana search, Audio pronunciation, Optional Kanji dictionary, Handwriting recognition, Offline functionality, Wildcard and pattern searches

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sakura Plus | $0.99 | one-time |
| 漢字辞書 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Every Reference free?

Every Reference costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sakura Japanese Dictionary free?

Sakura Japanese Dictionary costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Every Reference or Sakura Japanese Dictionary?

Every Reference is rated higher. Every Reference averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Sakura Japanese Dictionary averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Every Reference or Sakura Japanese Dictionary have ads?

Neither Every Reference nor Sakura Japanese Dictionary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Every Reference or Sakura Japanese Dictionary?

Every Reference ships an update every 2 months, and Sakura Japanese Dictionary every 3 months. Most recently, Every Reference was updated on October 9, 2026 and Sakura Japanese Dictionary on October 11, 2026.

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