Comparison

German Dictionary vs UDictionary Translator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

German Dictionary

Translate and learn German words and sentences with audio pronunciation. This app offers comprehensive German-English and German-Spanish dictionaries, ideal for students and travelers needing quick translations and accurate pronunciation guidance.

Highlights
  • Audio pronunciation of each word
  • German-English dictionary
  • English-German dictionary
  • German-Spanish dictionary
  • Spanish-German dictionary
  • Sentence translation and pronunciation
Features
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Learn the translation and pronunciation of words in German with the German Dictionary. It's perfect for students! Includes the following features: · Audio PRONUNCIATION of each word through Text to Speech technology · German-English and English-German dictionary · German-Spanish & Spanish-German dictionary · Translation and pronunciation of sentences (NEW FEATURE!) Internet connection required to use the translator and pronunciation tips. If you have any problems with the application please contact us at support@mobappeng.com

About

UDictionary Translator

Translate text, voice, and images across 108 languages. This app offers a comprehensive dictionary with native examples and pronunciation guides. Premium features include camera translation, a translate keyboard, and offline mode for seamless communication.

Highlights
  • Text translation in 108 languages
  • Voice translation with 47 accents
  • Authoritative built-in dictionaries
  • Camera translation via photo
  • Translate Keyboard for in-app use
  • Offline translation mode
Features
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** 100,000,000 users across 150 countries. ** U-Dictionary is an efficient translation and dictionary app. Effortlessly translate texts, pictures, or conversations in 108 languages. Get translation instantly whether you're learning a new language or traveling abroad. Help remove your language barriers anytime anywhere. U-Dictionary takes in originally developed dictionaries, Collins COBUILD Advanced Dictionary, WordNet Dictionary, Bilingual Examples, Native Examples, Synonyms, Antonyms, Etymology Dictionary and so on. FEATURES: • Text Translation: Get translation of any pair within 108 languages. • Voice Translation: Translate bilingual conversations in 33 languages, 47 accents. • Authoritative Dictionary: Built-in Concise Dictionary, Collins Advanced Dictionary and WordNet Dictionary. • Perfect English Pronunciation: Native UK (British) and US (American) accent. Listen and Learn. • Native Examples: Authentic sentences collected from famous international news websites. • English Learning: Rich English learning materials • 13 Display Languages: Read in your native language. • Impressive UI: Clear and beautiful interface. Enjoy your journey. Get UDictionary Premium and enjoy: • Camera Translation: Snap to translate without typing by hand. 100 languages are available. • Translate Keyboard: Write and translate instantly within your favorite apps. Chat without borders. • Object Translation: Scan an object and recognize it smartly. Get to know anything around you immediately. • Grammar Check: Enter or paste English text and check it with one click. Enjoy mistake-free writing! • Offline Mode: Free from network limits. Travel abroad without having to pay expensive roaming charges. Desktop/Mobile Web: http://www.u-dictionary.com Articles from Blog: http://udictionaryblog.wordpress.com Contact Us: Connect with us on any of the following Social Media: https://facebook.com/UDictionary/ http://www.youtube.com/c/UDictionary https://plus.google.com/ UDictionary https://twitter.com/Udictionaryforu/ https://instagram.com/udictionaryforu Have queries? Email us at udictionary.help@gmail.com Supported languages for translation: Afrikaans, Albanian, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Basque, Belarusian, Bengali, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cebuano, Chichewa, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Esperanto, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, French, Galician, Georgian, German, Greek, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Hausa, Hebrew, Hindi, Hmong, Hungarian, Icelandic, Igbo, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Latin, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malagasy, Malay, Malayalam, Maltese, Maori, Marathi, Mongolian, Myanmar (Burmese), Nepali, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Sesotho, Sinhala, Slovak, Slovenian, Somali, Spanish, Sundanese, Swahili, Swedish, Tajik, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Vietnamese, Welsh, Yiddish, Yoruba, Zulu. ----- Auto-Renewable Subscription Terms: * You can cancel the subscription anytime by turning off auto-renewal through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. * Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Privacy Policy: http://inter.youdao.com/cloudfront/vip-pay/privacy.html Terms of Services: http://inter.youdao.com/cloudfront/vip-pay/terms.html

Screenshots

German Dictionary3 screens
UDictionary Translator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: UDictionary Translator at fortnightly against German Dictionary's every 4 months. UDictionary Translator also leads on ratings volume (9.3K vs 234) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). German Dictionary's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 59%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. German Dictionary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and UDictionary Translator sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for German Dictionary against 4.6 for UDictionary Translator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UDictionary Translator has 9.3K ratings behind it against 234, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of German Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 59% of UDictionary Translator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

German Dictionary ships an update every 4 months, UDictionary Translator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
German Dictionary versus UDictionary Translator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGerman DictionaryUDictionary Translator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (234 ratings)4.6 (9.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews — better58.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2349.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB557 MB
Age rating4++12
DeveloperSergio Padrino RecioYoudao (Hong Kong) Limited

Customer experience

German Dictionary

All ratings234 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative10.8%

UDictionary Translator

All ratings9,261 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews956 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral8.4%
Negative32.8%

Bugs and requests

German Dictionary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

UDictionary Translator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Translation unavailable due to 'no internet connection' error when online
  • Scanning feature not working consistently
  • Keyboard translation not functioning properly
  • App crashes or freezes unexpectedly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline mode for all translation features
  • Customizable text-to-speech voice options
  • Ability to save favorite words or translations
  • More language support, especially for less common languages
  • Improved grammar and sentence structure analysis

In-app purchases

1 purchases

German Dictionary

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
9 purchases

UDictionary Translator

Subscriptions9
  • U Dictionary PRO3 Days trial$2.497 Days
  • U Dictionary PRO-1 week3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
  • U Dictionary PRO-1 month$5.991 Month
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  • U Dictionary PRO$9.991 Month
  • U-Dictionary PRO Monthly1 Month trial$16.991 Month
  • U Dictionary PRO-1 month3 Days trial$16.991 Month
  • U Dictionary PRO-1 year3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • U Dictionary PRO-1 year3 Days trial$56.991 Year
  • U Dictionary PRO-1 year3 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is German Dictionary free?
German Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UDictionary Translator free?
UDictionary Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, German Dictionary or UDictionary Translator?
UDictionary Translator is rated higher. German Dictionary averages 4.5 out of 5 from 234 ratings, while UDictionary Translator averages 4.6 from 9.3K ratings.
Do German Dictionary or UDictionary Translator have ads?
Both German Dictionary and UDictionary Translator show ads.
Which is updated more often, German Dictionary or UDictionary Translator?
German Dictionary ships an update every 4 months, and UDictionary Translator fortnightly. Most recently, German Dictionary was updated on June 10, 2026 and UDictionary Translator on September 23, 2026.

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