Comparison

Malay vs Smart Malay Dictionary

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

Head to head
About

Malay

This comprehensive dictionary app offers an extensive vocabulary for both Malay and English. It provides detailed word descriptions, numerous examples, and full pronunciation support for both languages, enhancing language learning. The user-friendly interface ensures a smooth and efficient experience.

Highlights
  • Largest vocabulary
  • Detailed word descriptions
  • Numerous examples
  • Full pronunciation support
  • Simple UI & high performance
  • Offline mode
Features
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User will be satisfied with this Malay - English dictionary because: - It has the largest vocabulary - Detail description for each word and lot of samples. - Simple UI & high performance make you feel easy when using * Full support pronunciation for both English and Malay will help you so much in study these languages. (This application can run in offline mode but need the internet connection for the pronunciation and web browser functions.) Pengguna akan berpuas hati dengan kamus Melayu Inggeris ini kerana: - Ia mempunyai perbendaharaan kata yang terbesar - Penerangan yang terperinci bagi setiap perkataan dan banyak sampel. - Antara muka pengguna mudah dan prestasi yang tinggi membuat anda rasa mudah apabila menggunakan * Sebutan sokongan penuh untuk kedua-dua Inggeris dan Melayu akan membantu anda begitu banyak dalam belajar bahasa ini. (Permohonan ini boleh dijalankan dalam mod luar talian tetapi memerlukan sambungan internet untuk sebutan dan fungsi pelayar web.)

About

Smart Malay Dictionary

Features
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This app includes meaning of word in Malay, synonyms, antonyms and other advanced features English to Malay and Malay to English Dictionary English description of the word Every word is clickable History list of the word Favorite list of the word Comprehensive settings for searching and suggestions Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Malay4 screens
Smart Malay Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Malay at none against Smart Malay Dictionary's shown. Malay also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17). On price, 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. Malay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smart Malay Dictionary sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Malay ships an update every 3 months, Smart Malay Dictionary every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Malay versus Smart Malay Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMalaySmart Malay Dictionary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThanh Nguyen VanMd Shihab Uddin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Malay

One-time1
  • Close Ad banner$0.99
5 purchases

Smart Malay Dictionary

Subscriptions5
  • Remove ads for a month$0.991 Month
  • Remove ads for 2 months$1.492 Months
  • Remove ads for 3 months$1.993 Months
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  • Remove ads for 6 months$2.496 Months
  • Remove ads for a year$2.991 Year

Questions

Is Malay free?
Malay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Malay Dictionary free?
Smart Malay Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Malay or Smart Malay Dictionary have ads?
Smart Malay Dictionary shows ads; Malay does not.
Which is updated more often, Malay or Smart Malay Dictionary?
Malay ships an update every 3 months, and Smart Malay Dictionary every 6 months. Most recently, Malay was updated on October 23, 2026 and Smart Malay Dictionary on October 13, 2026.

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