Comparison

Dictionary & Translator vs Macmillan 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

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
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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

Macmillan Dictionary

Features
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The Macmillan Dictionary app is the perfect on-the-go word reference for Australian English. Ad-free and with a fast and simple search, the app is perfect for work, school and university. Use the wildcard and suggestive search functions to help you find the word you are looking for, or browse through all entries alphabetically. App features include: 1. Over 132,000 definitions 2. Over 83,000 words and phrases 3. audio pronunciations* 4. word origins 5. usage notes 6. example sentences and phrases 7. idiomatic phrases 8. pronunciations in the International Phonetic Alphabet 9. a guide to help better understand dictionary entries 10. offline search capability *Initial access to audio pronunciations and images requires an internet connection. Once accessed, these resources are stored locally for offline use. CONTACT US: If you have any questions please contact us at digital@macmillan.com.au Find us online at www.panmacmillan.com.au

Screenshots

Dictionary & Translator4 screens
Macmillan Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dictionary & Translator at Free against Macmillan Dictionary's $12.99. Macmillan Dictionary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Dictionary & Translator is free to download; Macmillan Dictionary costs $12.99 up front. Dictionary & Translator sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Macmillan Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dictionary & Translator ships an update fortnightly, Macmillan Dictionary every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dictionary & Translator versus Macmillan Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDictionary & TranslatorMacmillan Dictionary
PriceFree — better$12.99
Rating4.7 (13K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings13K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB144 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperBravolol LimitedPan Macmillan Australia

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

Macmillan 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
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  • 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
None

Macmillan Dictionary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dictionary & Translator free?
Dictionary & Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Macmillan Dictionary free?
Macmillan Dictionary costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dictionary & Translator or Macmillan Dictionary have ads?
Dictionary & Translator shows ads; Macmillan Dictionary does not.
Which is updated more often, Dictionary & Translator or Macmillan Dictionary?
Dictionary & Translator ships an update fortnightly, and Macmillan Dictionary every 6 days. Most recently, Dictionary & Translator was updated on November 11, 2026 and Macmillan Dictionary on November 9, 2026.

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