Comparison

Dictionary & Translator vs Shock Dictionary

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

Head to head
About

Dictionary & Translator

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
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Get trusted definitions, thesaurus and pronunciations from Dictionary & Translator app designed for foreign language learners! The following bilingual dictionaries are available for download: ▸ English Dictionary ▸ Chinese English Dictionary ▸ Japanese English Dictionary ▸ Korean English Dictionary ▸ Spanish English Dictionary ▸ French English Dictionary ▸ German English Dictionary ▸ Italian English Dictionary ▸ Russian English Dictionary ▸ Portuguese English Dictionary ▸ Dutch English Dictionary ▸ Greek English Dictionary ▸ Turkish English Dictionary ▸ Arabic English Dictionary ▸ Thai English Dictionary ▸ Hindi English Dictionary ▸ Indonesian English Dictionary ▸ Vietnamese English Dictionary ▸ Swedish English Dictionary ▸ Czech English Dictionary ▸ Finnish English Dictionary ▸ Serbian English Dictionary ▸ Croatian English Dictionary This app is a perfect resource designed for individuals eager to learn English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Greek, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, Turkish, Arabic, Hindi, Thai, Vietnamese, Swedish, Czech, Finnish, Serbian and Croatian. --- CORE FEATURES --- ▪ Offline Exploration: Search seamlessly without the need for an internet connection ▪ Popular Word: Uncover a new trending word each day ▪ Cross-Cultural Translator: Bridge language gaps by translating images and text in 70+ languages ▪ Bookmark Groups: Organize your bookmarks for a more efficient experience ▪ Personalized Notes: Capture your thoughts and insights about newly acquired words ▪ Vocabulary Challenge: Test and refine your vocabulary through engaging exercises ▪ Grammar Checking: Achieve grammatical excellence with built-in proofreading capabilities ▪ Contextual Examples: Grasp word usage with real-life sentence examples ▪ Pronunciation Mastery: Listen to precise British and American English pronunciations ▪ Dark Mode: Reduce eye strain during low-light usage with our soothing dark mode ▪ Customization: Craft your ideal app environment with theme styles, font preferences, and voice speed adjustments For mastering English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Greek, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, Turkish, Arabic, Hindi, Thai, Vietnamese, Swedish, Czech, Finnish, Serbian and Croatian, the "Dictionary & Translator" app stands out as the ultimate choice for an efficient learning experience! --- UPGRADE SUBSCRIPTIONS --- ▸ 100% Ad Free ▸ 100 bookmark groups ▸ 1,000 bookmarks per group ▸ 2,000 characters in Translator ▸ Unrestricted Image Translation ▸ Show Definitions in Search view ▸ Restore from another device ▸ All upcoming features... Auto-Renewable Subscription Terms: * Our subscription options are: - Upgrade to Premium for 1 month - Upgrade to Premium for 6 months - Upgrade to Premium for 12 months * Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. * Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Please note that any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. - EULA: https://bravolol.com/terms-of-service/ - Privacy Policy: https://bravolol.com/privacy-policy/ --- ABOUT BRAVOLOL --- - Website: http://www.bravolol.com - Email: cs@bravolol.com - Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Bravolol - Twitter: https://twitter.com/BravololApps - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Bravolol/ Welcome to download the Dictionary & Translator App!

About

Shock Dictionary

Instantly translate words and sentences between 133 languages with this AI-powered dictionary and translator. Engage in AI-driven chat for learning and receive customizable reminders to reinforce new vocabulary. Track your progress and save favorite words for easy access.

Highlights
  • AI dictionary and translator
  • AI-driven chat for learning
  • Translate between 133 languages
  • Save favorite words and phrases
  • Learning progress tracking
  • Customizable vocabulary reminders
Features
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Your Ultimate Multilingual Companion! Ready to break language barriers? Isn't it to time to memorize the word you are still searching? Don't you know how many time you search a word or sentence? With Shock, effortlessly translate words and sentences between any language to 133 languages, instantly expanding your linguistic horizons! Features: * Your first AI dictionary and translator! * AI driven Chat... Talk and learn. * 133 Language and translate to any language and vice versa! * Word and sentence meanings! * Universal dictionary journey * Fast app * Never miss a beat with our powerful notification feature! Set reminders hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly to keep new vocabulary fresh in your mind, ensuring continuous language growth. * Love a word or phrase? Save it for quick access later! Easily organize and revisit your favorite translations with just a tap, making learning a breeze. * Keep track of your learning journey! Shock lets you monitor your search history, providing valuable insights into your progress and indicating when it's time to commit certain words to memory. Experience the convenience of Shock - download now from the Apple Store and embark on a journey of linguistic mastery! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shockdictionary.com/policy

Screenshots

Dictionary & Translator4 screens
Shock Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shock Dictionary at none against Dictionary & Translator's shown. Shock Dictionary also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Dictionary & Translator's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dictionary & Translator sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Shock Dictionary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shock Dictionary 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 8, 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 100% of Shock Dictionary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dictionary & Translator ships an update fortnightly, Shock Dictionary every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dictionary & Translator versus Shock Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDictionary & TranslatorShock Dictionary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13K ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K — better8
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB63 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBravolol LimitedPinecone Software LLC

Customer experience

Dictionary & Translator

All ratings12,815 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews425 reviews
Positive84.5%
Neutral4.0%
Negative11.5%

Shock Dictionary

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Dictionary & Translator

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Shock Dictionary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Dictionary & Translator

Subscriptions7
  • Upgrade to Premium$1.991 Month
  • Upgrade to Premium$2.991 Month
  • Remove Ads$5.991 Year
Show 4 more
  • Upgrade to Premium$7.996 Months
  • Upgrade to Premium$9.991 Year
  • Unlock all Features$9.991 Year
  • Upgrade to Premium$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$69.99
3 purchases

Shock Dictionary

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Dictionary & Translator free?
Dictionary & Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shock Dictionary free?
Shock Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dictionary & Translator or Shock Dictionary?
Shock Dictionary is rated higher. Dictionary & Translator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Shock Dictionary averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Dictionary & Translator or Shock Dictionary have ads?
Dictionary & Translator shows ads; Shock Dictionary does not.
Which is updated more often, Dictionary & Translator or Shock Dictionary?
Dictionary & Translator ships an update fortnightly, and Shock Dictionary every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dictionary & Translator was updated on November 1, 2026 and Shock Dictionary on October 24, 2026.

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