Comparison

iAbidan vs MMBookshelf

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

Head to head
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

MMBookshelf

Access a vast collection of Myanmar books, newspapers, journals, and magazines. Read offline, organize your library, and share content with friends.

Highlights
  • Search books by title, category, or author
  • Offline book reading
  • Add books to favorites
  • Built-in book reader
  • Share books with friends
Features
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MMBookshelf is collection of myanmar books, newspapers, journals and magazines for all myanmar people around the world. Main Features : - Search books by title, categories or authors - Search authors by name or index - Supported to read offline after download books - Supported to add books into favourite list - Listing all downloaded books - Supported built-in book reader - Supported to share book to friends without download

Screenshots

iAbidan4 screens
MMBookshelf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MMBookshelf at none against iAbidan's 1. MMBookshelf also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iAbidan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MMBookshelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MMBookshelf holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 487 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of iAbidan's written reviews are positive against 82% of MMBookshelf's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iAbidan ships an update every 6 weeks, MMBookshelf every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iAbidan versus MMBookshelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriAbidanMMBookshelf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (487 ratings)4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4871.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 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 MB37 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%

MMBookshelf

All ratings1,311 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews247 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative11.7%

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

MMBookshelf

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iAbidan

One-time1
  • Premium$0.99
None

MMBookshelf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iAbidan free?
iAbidan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MMBookshelf free?
MMBookshelf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iAbidan or MMBookshelf?
MMBookshelf is rated higher. iAbidan averages 4.3 out of 5 from 487 ratings, while MMBookshelf averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.
Do iAbidan or MMBookshelf have ads?
Both iAbidan and MMBookshelf show ads.
Which is updated more often, iAbidan or MMBookshelf?
iAbidan ships an update every 6 weeks, and MMBookshelf every 2 months. Most recently, iAbidan was updated on October 23, 2026 and MMBookshelf on October 24, 2026.

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