# Malayalam Dictionary vs Manglish

The clearest difference is rating: Manglish at 4.5 against Malayalam Dictionary's 1.0. Manglish also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 1). Malayalam Dictionary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Manglish sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.49 per year. Malayalam Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.

Manglish holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manglish has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Malayalam Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 54% of Manglish's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Malayalam Dictionary ships an update every 4 months, Manglish every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Malayalam Dictionary | Manglish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malayalam-dictionary/id548586418/reviews) | **[4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manglish/id1161733190/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.1% of reviews** | 54.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joshy Joseph](https://appshunter.io/developer/548586421) | [Arshad k v](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161733189) |

## What reviewers say

### Malayalam Dictionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malayalam-dictionary/id548586418)

Access a comprehensive Malayalam dictionary with over 250,000 words and accurate English-Malayalam translations. This app offers lightning-fast search, daily vocabulary building, and offline access for students, travelers, and language enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** 250,000+ words with meanings, Fast and responsive search, Word of the Day feature, Offline access, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Manglish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manglish/id1161733190)

Type in English and instantly convert it to Malayalam with this transliteration keyboard. It offers offline functionality and voice-to-text capabilities, allowing you to speak Malayalam directly into any app.

**Highlights:** English to Malayalam transliteration, Offline transliteration support, Malayalam voice to text, Type as you speak Malayalam, Works in any app

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Manglish Premium Yearly Pack!! | $3.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app for iPhones
- 👍 Excellent Malayalam typing app
- 👍 Voice typing
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful application

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Useless app
- 🐛 Frustrating to use
- 🐛 Restore purchase issues
- 🐛 Frequent premium requests
- 🐛 Poor word predictability

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not appearing in list
- Frequent premium requests even after purchase
- Typing issues with Bluetooth keyboard
- Voice typing not working properly
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Malayalam font support
- Improved voice typing
- Smoother keyboard switching
- Seamless Bluetooth keyboard integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Malayalam Dictionary free?

Malayalam Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Manglish free?

Manglish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Malayalam Dictionary or Manglish?

Manglish is rated higher. Malayalam Dictionary averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Manglish averages 4.5 from 1K ratings.

### Do Malayalam Dictionary or Manglish have ads?

Both Malayalam Dictionary and Manglish show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Malayalam Dictionary or Manglish?

Malayalam Dictionary ships an update every 4 months, and Manglish every 3 months. Most recently, Malayalam Dictionary was updated on October 20, 2026 and Manglish on October 24, 2026.

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