Comparison

Словарь русского языка vs Explanatory RU Dictionary

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

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About

Словарь русского языка

This Russian language dictionary app offers over 18,000 word definitions and works entirely offline. It provides comprehensive details for each word, including etymology, translations, synonyms, and pronunciation guides. Ideal for learners and fluent speakers of Russian.

Highlights
  • Offline functionality
  • 18,000+ word definitions
  • Etymology and classification
  • Translations and synonyms
  • Pronunciation guides (IPA, SAMPA)
  • Verb declensions and example uses
Features
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A Russian Language Dictionary iOS app. Contains more than 18 thousand word definitions. Works offline. No internet connection is necessary once App is downloaded. All words are 100 percent Russian and are composed in Russian. This app is appropriate for those seeking to learn or already fluent in the Russian language. Features and Functionality - Works on iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad - Advertisement Free - Lightning Fast Search - Deep Search - Word Index - Favorites dictionary Complete word definitions - Etymology - Classification - Translations - Synonyms - Antonyms - Anagrams - Pronunciation Guide in International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) - Pronunciation Guide in Speech Assessment Methods Phonetic Alphabet (SAMPA) - Pronunciation Guide in Rhymes - Related Word Forms - Example Uses - Derived Terms - Verb Declensions - Reference

About

Explanatory RU Dictionary

This offline Russian explanatory dictionary provides definitions for 80,000 words and phrases. Entries include meaning, usage examples, grammatical information, and related expressions. It covers general literary Russian, special vocabulary, and vernacular speech.

Highlights
  • Offline access
  • 80,000 words and phrases
  • Detailed word definitions
  • Usage examples
  • Grammatical and accentological info
  • Phraseological expressions
Features
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Tolkoviy Slovar — a modern offline Russian explanatory dictionary. Find words instantly, read each meaning on its own card, save favorites, and practice with word games. Everything stays on your device — your history and favorites remain yours. HIGHLIGHTS • Fully offline dictionary — no Wi‑Fi or mobile data required • Instant search by word or meaning • Alphabetical browsing • Meanings on separate, numbered cards • Favorites, history, and custom lists • Random word • Games hub — XP, streaks, achievements, daily challenge, crossword • Light / dark theme and text size • Interface in Russian, Turkish, English, and German PREMIUM • Remove ads forever (one-time purchase) • Monthly or yearly subscription for unlimited daily games • Purchases managed via the App Store; restore is supported Who it’s for Learners of Russian, readers, translators, and anyone who needs a dictionary offline. Download now and keep Russian vocabulary at your fingertips. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Словарь русского языка4 screens
Explanatory RU Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Словарь русского языка at 4.5 against Explanatory RU Dictionary's 3.0. Словарь русского языка also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Explanatory RU Dictionary's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 40 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Словарь русского языка sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Explanatory RU Dictionary sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Словарь русского языка holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Словарь русского языка ships an update every 40 months, Explanatory RU Dictionary every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Словарь русского языка versus Explanatory RU Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterСловарь русского языкаExplanatory RU Dictionary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 40 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size248 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOffline Wiktionary LLCAlper ALTINKAYNAK

Customer experience

Словарь русского языка

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral16.2%
Negative32.4%

Explanatory RU Dictionary

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Словарь русского языка

One-time1
  • Unlocked Advanced Features$2.99
4 purchases

Explanatory RU Dictionary

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium$5.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Словарь русского языка free?
Словарь русского языка is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Explanatory RU Dictionary free?
Explanatory RU Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Словарь русского языка or Explanatory RU Dictionary?
Словарь русского языка is rated higher. Словарь русского языка averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Explanatory RU Dictionary averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Словарь русского языка or Explanatory RU Dictionary have ads?
Neither Словарь русского языка nor Explanatory RU Dictionary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Словарь русского языка or Explanatory RU Dictionary?
Словарь русского языка ships an update every 40 months, and Explanatory RU Dictionary every 2 months. Most recently, Словарь русского языка was updated on October 24, 2026 and Explanatory RU Dictionary on October 2, 2026.

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