iAbidan vs Mara Dictionary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Word definitions
- Pronunciation and phonetics
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Usage examples
- Voice capabilities
- Online and offline access
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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.
Mara Dictionary
This reference application provides a comprehensive dictionary for the Mara language, drawing from multiple established English and English-Mara sources. It aims to be a valuable tool for those studying or using the Mara language.
- English-Mara dictionary
- Multiple source bibliographies
- Comprehensive word definitions
- Mara language reference tool
- Offline dictionary access
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"He Dictionary, app store tawta a download thei awpa ta, MECI-KTP USA tawta fc.Vatha nata azaopata eimavaw submit pa acha. Bibliography: (1) World English Dictionary (Microsoft) (2) English-Myanmar Dictionary (MLC) (3) The University English-Myanmar Dictionary (Dr. Ba Han) (4) English-Mara Dictionary (P.T. Hlychho) (5) Merriam-Webster Dictionary Contributor: Very special thanks to (1) Thomas K. Sabie (Ngochhau Paw) Dictionary ei tao nota Mara reihchâ kyh liata thata na baokhâtuhpa a châ. Credit: Special thanks to (1) K. Hliesa (2) Paw Sathau (Beiphachai Paw) (3) Vakhaitha Chhaihlo "
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mara Dictionary at 5.0 against iAbidan's 4.3. Mara Dictionary also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). iAbidan's advantage is ratings volume (489 vs 3). On price and device support 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. iAbidan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mara Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mara Dictionary holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iAbidan has 489 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | iAbidan | Mara Dictionary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (489 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 489 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 151 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sei Thu Htun | MARA EVANGELICAL CHURCH IN INDIANAPOLIS, CORP |
Customer experience
iAbidan
Mara Dictionary
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
Mara Dictionary
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iAbidan
- Premium$0.99
Mara Dictionary
No in-app purchases








