Comparison

iAbidan vs Eng

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

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About

iAbidan

This comprehensive dictionary offers definitions, pronunciation, synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples for words. It provides phonetics and voice capabilities, functioning both online and offline for convenient access.

Highlights
  • Word definitions
  • Pronunciation and phonetics
  • Synonyms and antonyms
  • Usage examples
  • Voice capabilities
  • Online and offline access
Features
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Since 2011, iAbidan has been one of the most widely used dictionaries in the Myanmar community. Version 4 is a new app from the ground up: more than 91,000 English and Burmese entries, a cleaner reading experience, and tools that help you learn, not just look up. EVERY WORD, EXPLAINED PROPERLY Each entry is laid out like a good learner's dictionary: UK and US pronunciation with IPA, clear numbered meanings in English and Burmese, real example sentences, the patterns a word is used in, collocations, synonyms and antonyms, word family and origin. Every word inside a definition or example is a link, so an unfamiliar word is one tap from its own entry. SEARCH BOTH WAYS Type an English word or a Burmese word and reach the same entry. Suggestions appear as you type, and a misspelled word brings up "Did you mean…" alternatives. More than 21,500 Burmese headwords come with example sentences and English translations. HEAR IT SPOKEN Listen in US, UK or Australian English, with adjustable pitch and speed. Download the Burmese voice once and hear every Burmese word read aloud on your device. LOOK UP FROM ANYWHERE • Camera lookup: point your camera at a page to look up a word, or scan a sentence to see what a word means in context. • Search by speaking Burmese: tap the microphone in the search bar and say a word • Look Up from any app: select a word in Safari, Mail or Notes and choose iAbidan from the share sheet. LEARN SMARTER WITH APPLE INTELLIGENCE On iPhone and iPad with Apple Intelligence, iAbidan adds three on-device tools. Meaning in Context picks the dictionary meaning that fits your sentence. Fix My Text corrects your English and explains each change. Word quizzes test you on the words you read. Nothing leaves your device. YOUR WORDS, ON EVERY DEVICE Recents and favourites keep the words you are learning close, with filters by date and language. Back them up, with your settings, to your own iCloud Drive or Google Drive and restore them on any device. Favourites from the previous version of iAbidan are brought across automatically. MADE FOR READING Light, dark or automatic theme, your choice of text size, and the whole app in Burmese or English. Designed for iPhone and iPad, with a layout built for the larger screen. ALWAYS UP TO DATE, ALWAYS OFFLINE The whole dictionary lives on your device, so it works without an internet connection. New words and corrections arrive between app updates: check for the latest dictionary data in Settings and install it in a tap. FREE TO USE Every entry and every feature is free. iAbidan Premium, a yearly subscription, simply removes the ads. Questions or suggestions? Write to support@iabidan.com. We read every message.

About

Eng

This offline dictionary app translates between English and Myanmar languages. It offers features like auto-suggestion, voice settings, and a learning module with quizzes. It also includes a font converter for Myanmar Unicode and Zawgyi.

Highlights
  • Offline English to Myanmar translation
  • Auto-suggested word search
  • Learning module with word quizzes
  • Example sentences, phonetics, synonyms, antonyms
  • Myanmar Unicode to Zawgyi font converter
  • Dictionary share extension
Features
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English MM Dictionary is a offline English to Myanmar or Myanmar to English Dictionary. Main Features : - Work without internet access - Auto suggest searching word - Voice settings - Easy navigation - Synchronise with server and get new meaning of words - Check updates automatically - Provided 40 chapters in learning module - Play word quiz - Provided example sentences, phonetic, synonym and antonym words - Font converter (Myanmar Unicode to Zawgyi and vice versa) # Unicode to Zawgyi Share Extension >>> If your device doesn't display myanmar font properly, you can use this extension to convert. # Dictionary Share Extension >>> You can search definition by select and share to this extension while using other app.

Screenshots

iAbidan4 screens
Eng4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Eng at none against iAbidan's 1. Eng also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). iAbidan's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. iAbidan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Eng asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eng holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 488 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 80% and 80% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iAbidan ships an update every 6 weeks, Eng every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iAbidan versus Eng: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriAbidanEng
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (488 ratings)4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4881.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSei Thu HtunAung min Naing

Customer experience

iAbidan

All ratings481 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral8.7%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive79.5%
Neutral11.5%
Negative9.0%

Eng

All ratings1,060 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral6.6%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.9%
Negative9.1%

User reviews

iAbidan

From 488 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast loading
  • 👍 Useful and convenient
  • 💯 Excellent dictionary
  • 🔍 Comprehensive word translations
  • 🔊 Good pronunciation feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • ⏱️ Slow performance and lagging
  • 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 🔇 Pronunciation feature not working
  • 🔤 Lack of support for Myanmar Unicode

Eng

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Useful app
  • 🚀 Great search engine
  • 🌟 Best dictionary app
  • 👌 Easy to use
  • 💯 Accurate translations

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Voice/audio issues
  • 🔍 Lack of some word definitions
  • 🌙 Dark mode not working properly
  • 🔍 Missing words/definitions

Bugs and requests

iAbidan

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App not working after iOS updates
  • Passcode detection issues
  • Search function not working properly
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Incompatibility with iOS 16

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improve Myanmar language support
  • Add desktop version
  • Enhance user interface for larger screens
  • Implement clipboard and copy-paste functionality
  • Provide more detailed word explanations

Eng

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Search bar not displaying typed words
  • Favorite words not sortable
  • Pronunciation not working
  • Text disappearing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Sort history by time
  • Allow users to add/update words
  • Sync across devices
  • English to English definitions
  • Improve voice/audio playback

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iAbidan

One-time1
  • Premium$0.99
None

Eng

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iAbidan free?
iAbidan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Eng free?
Eng is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iAbidan or Eng?
Eng is rated higher. iAbidan averages 4.3 out of 5 from 488 ratings, while Eng averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.
Do iAbidan or Eng have ads?
Both iAbidan and Eng show ads.
Which is updated more often, iAbidan or Eng?
iAbidan ships an update every 6 weeks, and Eng every 6 months. Most recently, iAbidan was updated on October 26, 2026 and Eng on October 26, 2026.

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