# Dictionary & Translator vs Offline Pāli

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Offline Pāli at none against Dictionary & Translator's 8. Offline Pāli also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Dictionary & Translator's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dictionary & Translator sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Offline Pāli asks for nothing beyond the download.

Offline Pāli holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dictionary & Translator has 13K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dictionary & Translator ships an update fortnightly, Offline Pāli every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dictionary & Translator | Offline Pāli |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary-and-translator/id475211454/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-pali/id1659253969/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 24 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bravolol Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/449112802) | [Hai Tran Khanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527902618) |

## What reviewers say

### Dictionary & Translator

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

This app provides definitions, thesaurus, and pronunciations for foreign language learners. It offers offline dictionary access, a cross-cultural translator, and vocabulary-building exercises. Enhance your language learning with grammar checking and contextual examples.

**Highlights:** Offline dictionary access, Cross-cultural translator (70+ languages), Vocabulary challenges, Grammar checking, Pronunciation guides, Bookmark organization, Personalized notes

**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


### Offline Pāli

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-pali/id1659253969)

A quick offline dictionary for Theravada Buddhist terms. Access definitions for Buddhist vocabulary without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Offline dictionary, Theravada Buddhist terms, Quick lookup, Buddhist vocabulary

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dictionary & Translator free?

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

### Is Offline Pāli free?

Offline Pāli is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dictionary & Translator or Offline Pāli?

Offline Pāli is rated higher. Dictionary & Translator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Offline Pāli averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dictionary & Translator or Offline Pāli have ads?

Dictionary & Translator shows ads; Offline Pāli does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dictionary & Translator or Offline Pāli?

Dictionary & Translator ships an update fortnightly, and Offline Pāli every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dictionary & Translator was updated on November 6, 2026 and Offline Pāli on November 3, 2026.

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