Comparison

EngSyno vs MDict AD

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

Head to head
About

EngSyno

Features
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EngSyno is a very simple and easy to use thesaurus with more than 30.000 entries and 2.500.000 words. Simply enter your synonym and press the search icon. In no time at all, EngSyno will find all valid synonyms. Features: -Easy user interface -Nice looking user interface -Extremely fast -No ads -No online access needed -More than 30.000 entries -More than 2.500.000 words Everything is stored directly on your phone, so no need for any type of connection. In other words - you are free to use the application anywhere - on an Ibiza beach, by the pool in Grand Canarias or on the Moon where no satisfactory mobile coverage is expected in a foreseeable future. Note: Please be patient first time installing. It will take up to 60 seconds to create the dictionary.

About

MDict AD

This is a dictionary application that supports multiple languages and offers fast lookups. It allows users to download various dictionary data packs and features pronunciation support, favorites, and search history.

Highlights
  • Fast lookup and loading speed
  • Support for rich text content
  • Pronunciation support
  • Favorites and search history
  • In-page search
Features
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This is the adware version of MDict. MDict is a dictionary that support multi-language. It dosen't bundle with dictionary data. But it's a open platform that you can download many pre-built dictionary datas by others. Key features include: 1. Very fast lookup speed and dictionary loading speed. You can switch dictionary instantly. 2. Support rich text formated content 3. Pronunciation support. Currently with English, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese.(Chinese/Japanese pronunciation support are limited) 4. Favorites and Search history 5. Supports in page search

Screenshots

EngSyno3 screens
MDict AD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MDict AD at Free against EngSyno's $0.99. EngSyno's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On 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

MDict AD is free to download; EngSyno costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EngSyno ships an update every 20 months, MDict AD every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EngSyno versus MDict AD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEngSynoMDict AD
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—64.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 12 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBo Peters文伟 张

In-app purchases

None

EngSyno

No in-app purchases

None

MDict AD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EngSyno free?
EngSyno costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MDict AD free?
MDict AD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EngSyno or MDict AD have ads?
MDict AD shows ads; EngSyno does not.
Which is updated more often, EngSyno or MDict AD?
EngSyno ships an update every 20 months, and MDict AD every 12 months. Most recently, EngSyno was updated on November 10, 2026 and MDict AD on November 1, 2026.

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