# Dictionary & Translator vs Lingvanex Language Translator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dictionary & Translator at 84% against Lingvanex Language Translator's 36%. Dictionary & Translator also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (13K vs 182). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dictionary & Translator sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Lingvanex Language Translator sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dictionary & Translator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dictionary & Translator has 13K ratings behind it against 182, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Dictionary & Translator's written reviews are positive against 36% of Lingvanex Language Translator's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dictionary & Translator | Lingvanex Language Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary-and-translator/id475211454/reviews)** | [4.4 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingvanex-language-translator/id1254981151/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 182 |
| Positive reviews | **84.5% of reviews** | 36.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bravolol Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/449112802) | [NordicWise Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254981150) |

## What reviewers say

### Dictionary & Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary-and-translator/id475211454)

Access trusted definitions, thesaurus, and pronunciations for numerous languages. Translate text and images offline or online, and enhance your learning with vocabulary challenges and grammar checking.

**Highlights:** Offline dictionary and thesaurus, Cross-cultural text and image translation, Vocabulary challenges and grammar checking, Pronunciation guides (British & American English), Personalized notes and bookmark organization, Dark mode and customization options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Upgrade to Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Premium | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| Upgrade to Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock all Features | $9.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great app
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful and useful
- 🎉 Awesome
- 💯 Excellent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited word coverage
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔄 Frequent update prompts

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect translations for some words
- Pronunciation issues for certain languages
- Bookmark/history features not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add more example sentences
- Include gender/article information for words
- Improve offline functionality
- Add more specialized vocabulary
- Provide a clear history/bookmark management


### Lingvanex Language Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingvanex-language-translator/id1254981151)

This app offers comprehensive language translation with support for text, voice, and image OCR. It includes offline capabilities, a dictionary, and phrasebooks for language learning. Seamlessly translate conversations, websites, and typed text across numerous languages.

**Highlights:** Text translation (110+ languages), Camera and OCR image translation, Voice translation and speech output, Offline translation capabilities, Website translation, Phrasebooks for language learning, Dictionary with alternate translations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month with Trial | $6.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $6.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO version | $38.99 | per year |
| 1 Month Subscription | $49.99 | per month |
| 1 Month subscription | $49.99 | per month |
| 1 Year subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $69.99 | per year |
| All features | $69.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dictionary & Translator free?

Dictionary & Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lingvanex Language Translator free?

Lingvanex Language Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dictionary & Translator or Lingvanex Language Translator?

Dictionary & Translator is rated higher. Dictionary & Translator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Lingvanex Language Translator averages 4.4 from 182 ratings.

### Do Dictionary & Translator or Lingvanex Language Translator have ads?

Both Dictionary & Translator and Lingvanex Language Translator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dictionary & Translator or Lingvanex Language Translator?

Dictionary & Translator ships an update fortnightly, and Lingvanex Language Translator fortnightly. Most recently, Dictionary & Translator was updated on October 31, 2026 and Lingvanex Language Translator on October 29, 2026.

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