Словарь русского языка vs Bootstrap Russian Grammar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Offline functionality
- 18,000+ word definitions
- Etymology and classification
- Translations and synonyms
- Pronunciation guides (IPA, SAMPA)
- Verb declensions and example uses
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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
Bootstrap Russian Grammar
Master Russian grammar with a structured, step-by-step approach. This app offers clear explanations, thousands of audio examples, and interactive exercises to build confidence and fluency. It complements a companion book for a comprehensive learning experience.
- 200 grammar topics
- 3000+ audio examples
- Step-by-step learning
- Interactive exercises
- Personal study list
- Companion book integration
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Finally understand Russian grammar - one small step at a time. • 200 topics, from your first sentence to the passive voice • 3,000+ examples, each with native-speaker audio • Exercises and spaced repetition for every topic Packed with 200 Russian grammar topics and over 3000 annotated native-speaker audio examples, *Bootstrap Russian Grammar* is a proven grammar-based approach that gets you communicating in Russian precisely and with confidence. FREE TO TRY: The first 10 topics free. Unlock all 200 with one purchase. A lifetime purchase - NO subscription. USER REVIEW: “***** Not your typical Russian grammar app” : ‘At the time of writing I have 2060 consecutive days on Duolingo. During that time I’ve appreciated Duo for the vocabulary but found it very difficult to learn grammar. I’ve got a couple of grammar books (that I don’t have the time to properly study) and I’ve tried several grammar apps (that are characteristically poorly written, poorly explained and generally very unhelpful). I’ve learned more Russian grammar from this app in three days than I have in the past five years. If you’re serious about understanding Russian, this is the best £25 you’ll spend.’ -- Review by user JezDavis – Aug 26, 2023 * 'Bootstrap Russian Grammar' provides the solid grounding in grammar basics that is the key to mastering Russian as a second language. * Grammatical rules and concepts are clearly explained in order. Each topic builds on the last - step-by-step. * Hundreds of new words are introduced with clear contextual meanings alongside the grammar to help learners quickly build their Russian speaking and comprehension prowess. STEP-BY-STEP TOPICS: Starting from the beginning, the idea is progress in small self-contained steps (called 'topics'). Each topic builds on the last, by incrementally adding new grammatical patterns, new vocabulary and lots and lots of useful examples. 3000 EXAMPLE PHRASES: Each topic includes a thorough explanation of the grammar and then lots of examples that illustrate the grammar. Each example includes an English translation, as well as notes highlighting how each example illustrates that topic's grammar, as well as the meanings of new Russian words. INTERACTIVE EXERCISES: Once you have understood a grammar topic, you can immerse yourself in interactive drills designed for effective learning. Practice Russian grammar with engaging exercises for rapid improvement. STUDY LIST: The app now Includes an integrated personal study list feature that streamlines your learning process -- improve your focus and achieve better results in your studies. THE COMPANION BOOK: The companion book is available called "BootStrap Russian Grammar". The book includes all the content contained in this app - including 200 grammar topics and over 3000 example phrases. -- Just search for "BootStrap Russian Grammar" on Amazon. -- The book and mobile app are easy to coordinate using QR codes. Just scan the QR code at the beginning of any chapter in the book with the app and it will take you straight to the topic where you will find all the examples with the high-quality audio matching the chapter in the book. -- So if you prefer to have the grammar set out in book form but would also like to be able to listen to the example sentences, then the book/app combination is perfect for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Bootstrap Russian Grammar at fortnightly against Словарь русского языка's every 40 months. Словарь русского языка's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Словарь русского языка sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bootstrap Russian Grammar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Словарь русского языка against 4.4 for Bootstrap Russian Grammar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Словарь русского языка's written reviews are positive against 56% of Bootstrap Russian Grammar's.
Словарь русского языка ships an update every 40 months, Bootstrap Russian Grammar fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Словарь русского языка | Bootstrap Russian Grammar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6 ratings) — better | 4.4 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews | 55.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 248 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Offline Wiktionary LLC | Declan Software |
Customer experience
Словарь русского языка
Bootstrap Russian Grammar
In-app purchases
Словарь русского языка
- Unlocked Advanced Features$2.99
Bootstrap Russian Grammar
- Russian Grammar$34.99
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