# Russian Dictionary + vs Learn Russian with Hello

The clearest difference is rating: Russian Dictionary + at 4.6 against Learn Russian with Hello's 3.9. Russian Dictionary + also leads on ratings volume (323 vs 17) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). Learn Russian with Hello's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Russian Dictionary + sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Learn Russian with Hello sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Russian Dictionary + holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Russian Dictionary + has 323 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Russian Dictionary +'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Learn Russian with Hello's.

Russian Dictionary + ships an update every 2 months, Learn Russian with Hello every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Russian Dictionary + | Learn Russian with Hello |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/russian-dictionary-plus/id401396814/reviews)** | [3.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-russian-with-hello-hello/id410836260/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **323** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **72.9% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iThinkdiff](https://appshunter.io/developer/377715733) | [Hello-Hello LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/371655433) |

## What reviewers say

### Russian Dictionary +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/russian-dictionary-plus/id401396814)

This app provides a comprehensive bilingual dictionary and translator for English and Russian. It offers offline access to over 350,000 words and phrases, along with pronunciation, translation of sentences, and image text scanning. It also includes vocabulary-building games and tools for language learners.

**Highlights:** Bilingual English-Russian dictionary, Offline translation for words and phrases, Image text scanning for dictionary lookup, Vocabulary building games and flashcards, Offline pronunciation, Thesaurus, synonyms, and antonyms

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pronunciation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Online Translator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flash Card | $0.99 | one-time |
| Phrase Book | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful dictionary
- 🚀 Offline capabilities
- 💡 Word of the day feature
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful games and learning tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Pronunciation issues
- 🔍 Incomplete word coverage
- 💸 Aggressive advertising/paywall
- 🤔 Obscure/uncommon word choices
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Pronunciation not working
- App reverting to free version
- Ads covering the screen
- Slow loading times
- Compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- More common/useful word coverage
- Improved pronunciation support
- Better explanation of word usage and context
- Reduced advertising/paywall
- Improved search and navigation


### Learn Russian with Hello

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-russian-with-hello-hello/id410836260)

This app uses a research-based methodology to teach Russian communication skills through conversational lessons and interactive vocabulary building. It offers offline access and a user-friendly interface for learning anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Research-based methodology, 30 conversational lessons, Interactive flashcards, Build Your Vocabulary exercise, Save custom notes, Offline access, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lesson 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 6 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 7 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 9 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 23 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Complete Course | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Russian Dictionary + free?

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

### Is Learn Russian with Hello free?

Learn Russian with Hello is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Russian Dictionary + or Learn Russian with Hello?

Russian Dictionary + is rated higher. Russian Dictionary + averages 4.6 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while Learn Russian with Hello averages 3.9 from 17 ratings.

### Do Russian Dictionary + or Learn Russian with Hello have ads?

Russian Dictionary + shows ads; Learn Russian with Hello does not.

### Which is updated more often, Russian Dictionary + or Learn Russian with Hello?

Russian Dictionary + ships an update every 2 months, and Learn Russian with Hello every 3 months. Most recently, Russian Dictionary + was updated on October 12, 2026 and Learn Russian with Hello on October 3, 2026.

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