# Dictionary & Translator vs dict.cc+ Dictionary

The clearest difference is price: Dictionary & Translator at Free against dict.cc+ Dictionary's $22.99. Dictionary & Translator also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 29). dict.cc+ Dictionary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Dictionary & Translator is free to download; dict.cc+ Dictionary costs $22.99 up front. Dictionary & Translator sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. dict.cc+ Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Dictionary & Translator against 4.7 for dict.cc+ Dictionary. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dictionary & Translator has 13K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Dictionary & Translator's written reviews are positive against 88% of dict.cc+ Dictionary's.

Dictionary & Translator ships an update every 11 days, dict.cc+ Dictionary every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dictionary & Translator | dict.cc+ Dictionary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $22.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary-and-translator/id475211454/reviews) | [4.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictcc-plus-dictionary/id521791825/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 84.4% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 49 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bravolol Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/449112802) | [dict.cc GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/327732355) |

## 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


### dict.cc+ Dictionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictcc-plus-dictionary/id521791825)

This app provides offline dictionary translations for 53 language combinations, including German and English with over a million entries. Vocabularies can be downloaded and updated daily for free. It supports bidirectional translations and allows users to suggest new entries.

**Highlights:** Offline dictionary access, 53 language combinations, Bidirectional translations, Downloadable vocabularies, Daily vocabulary updates, User-suggested translations

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Extensive vocabulary
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🌐 Offline functionality
- 💡 Comprehensive features (quiz, trainer)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Speech output sometimes incorrect
- 📉 Some language dictionaries limited
- 🗂️ Vokabellisten management could be better
- 🧐 Autofill list can be overwhelming

**Reported bugs**

- Submit button unresponsive
- App shows a blank/gray screen
- Extension error: forgets loaded dictionaries and lists
- Download vocabulary fails repeatedly/crashes at 100%
- Speech output for foreign language is in German

**Requested features**

- Integration with Apple's 'Nachschlagen' function
- Arabic-English and Farsi/Persian-English dictionaries
- Ukrainian language support
- Option to display input field at the bottom
- Randomized word querying in vocabulary trainer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dictionary & Translator free?

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

### Is dict.cc+ Dictionary free?

dict.cc+ Dictionary costs $22.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dictionary & Translator or dict.cc+ Dictionary?

Dictionary & Translator and dict.cc+ Dictionary are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13K and 29 ratings respectively.

### Do Dictionary & Translator or dict.cc+ Dictionary have ads?

Dictionary & Translator shows ads; dict.cc+ Dictionary does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dictionary & Translator or dict.cc+ Dictionary?

Dictionary & Translator ships an update every 11 days, and dict.cc+ Dictionary every 2 months. Most recently, Dictionary & Translator was updated on September 25, 2026 and dict.cc+ Dictionary on September 25, 2026.

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