# Midori (Japanese Dictionary) vs Luminous E

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Midori (Japanese Dictionary) at 90% against Luminous E's 24%. Midori (Japanese Dictionary) also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Luminous E's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Luminous E sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Midori (Japanese Dictionary) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Midori (Japanese Dictionary) holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Midori (Japanese Dictionary) has 214 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Midori (Japanese Dictionary)'s written reviews are positive against 24% of Luminous E's.

Midori (Japanese Dictionary) ships an update every 6 weeks, Luminous E every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Midori (Japanese Dictionary) | Luminous E |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midori-japanese-dictionary/id385231773/reviews)** | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luminous-e-j-dictionary/id600480308/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **214** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **90.2% of reviews** | 23.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 191 MB | 1021 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sukolsak Sakshuwong](https://appshunter.io/developer/385231776) | [English Channel, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/597837764) |

## What reviewers say

### Midori (Japanese Dictionary)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midori-japanese-dictionary/id385231773)

A comprehensive Japanese dictionary app offering extensive word and kanji entries, example sentences, and advanced search capabilities. It supports offline use and includes features like flashcards and stroke order diagrams to aid language learning.

**Highlights:** Extensive Japanese-English dictionary, Kanji entries with stroke order, Example sentences with furigana, Offline functionality, Flashcards for vocabulary, JLPT level lists, Drawing and photo search for kanji

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔍 Comprehensive dictionary with detailed entries
- ✍️ Excellent kanji handwriting recognition
- 📚 Useful kanji lists organized by JLPT and school grade levels
- 🔖 Ability to bookmark and organize vocabulary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Spoken content uses outdated voices
- 🔍 Inconsistent kanji recognition accuracy
- 🔖 No syncing of bookmarks/lists across devices
- 🔍 Some words/definitions missing from the dictionary

**Reported bugs**

- Translate function has issues with word boundaries
- Bookmarks export/import feature is unreliable

**Requested features**

- Add ability to create custom flashcard sets
- Implement iCloud/cloud sync for bookmarks and settings
- Improve kanji handwriting recognition accuracy
- Add option to use device's default text-to-speech voice
- Expand dictionary coverage, especially for specialized vocabulary


### Luminous E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luminous-e-j-dictionary/id600480308)

This comprehensive English-Japanese and Japanese-English dictionary app offers extensive vocabulary and grammar explanations. It includes audio pronunciations, search functionalities, and export options, making it a powerful tool for all English learners.

**Highlights:** Extensive vocabulary (approx. 100,000 entries each), Audio pronunciations for words, Incremental search and spelling suggestions, Bookmark with notes, Export definitions and bookmarks, Daily vocabulary notifications, iPad multitasking and Drag & Drop support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Luminous activation | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Midori (Japanese Dictionary) free?

Midori (Japanese Dictionary) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Luminous E free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Midori (Japanese Dictionary) or Luminous E?

Midori (Japanese Dictionary) is rated higher. Midori (Japanese Dictionary) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 214 ratings, while Luminous E averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Midori (Japanese Dictionary) or Luminous E have ads?

Neither Midori (Japanese Dictionary) nor Luminous E shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Midori (Japanese Dictionary) or Luminous E?

Midori (Japanese Dictionary) ships an update every 6 weeks, and Luminous E every 5 weeks. Most recently, Midori (Japanese Dictionary) was updated on November 1, 2026 and Luminous E on November 1, 2026.

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