Comparison

Punjabi Dictionary vs Punjabi Dictionary +

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

Head to head
About

Punjabi Dictionary

This comprehensive Punjabi-English dictionary app helps users quickly find word meanings. It's perfect for learning song lyrics, expanding vocabulary, and discovering new words. The intuitive interface makes mastering Punjabi easy.

Highlights
  • 40,000+ word dictionary
  • Includes common Punjabi phrases
  • English, Gurmukhi, and Shahmukhi search
  • Reverse-definition English search
  • Transliteration for Gurmukhi, Shahmukhi, and English
  • Word bookmarking and history
  • Punjabi 'Word of the Day' widget
Features
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Introducing the first ever Punjabi-English Dictionary for iOS! A tool that you can use to easily and quickly look up words in the comprehensive standard Punjabi dictionary—ideal for learning the meanings of songs, increasing your Punjabi vocabulary, and learning new and obscure words. The app provides an intuitive and easy-to-use interface that's both attractive and clean. Features: —40,000+ Word Dictionary —Includes Common Punjabi Phrases —English, Gurmukhi and Shahmukhi Search Capabilities —Reverse-Definition English Search —Gurmukhi, Shahmukhi (Urdu) and English Transliteration —Part-of-Speech —Word Bookmarking & History —Punjabi "Word of the Day" Home & Lock Screen Widget Don't miss out on this opportunity to really master your Punjabi the easy way!

About

Punjabi Dictionary +

This app serves as a comprehensive Punjabi to English and English to Punjabi dictionary. It also includes a Punjabi diary with two keyboard options, note-saving functionality, and a learning tool with multiple-choice questions. Search both languages and access antonyms for English words.

Highlights
  • Dual offline dictionary
  • Punjabi diary
  • Two Punjabi keyboard options
  • Auto-complete suggestions
  • Transliteration for non-Punjabi users
  • MCQ learning tool
  • Study plan section
Features
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Punjabi to English and English to Punjabi Dictionary. Punjabi diary with 2 Punjabi keyboards, 1. Online phonetic (write in english to get in Punjabi) keyboard with maximum 5 Punjabi suggestions. 2. Punjabi Keyboard layout with local suggestions. You can save notes in Punjabi and share to all popular social networks. You can search both English and Punjabi words! Dictionary contains 19,538 Punjabi words and 28,640 English words. This is not only a dictionary but also a learning tool. MCQ (Multiple Choice Question) option available. There is auto suggestion so you need not type full words. You can add words to study plan. Features- - DUAL offline dictionary - Auto-complete suggestions - Punjabi Diary - Transliteration for Non-Punjabi users - Antonyms (opposite words) for English words - Study plan section - MCQ (Multiple Choice Question)

Screenshots

Punjabi Dictionary4 screens
Punjabi Dictionary +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Punjabi Dictionary at 4.3 against Punjabi Dictionary +'s 2.0. Punjabi Dictionary also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 45%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Punjabi Dictionary +'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Punjabi Dictionary + sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Punjabi Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Punjabi Dictionary holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Punjabi Dictionary has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Punjabi Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 45% of Punjabi Dictionary +'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Punjabi Dictionary ships an update every 8 months, Punjabi Dictionary + every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Punjabi Dictionary versus Punjabi Dictionary +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPunjabi DictionaryPunjabi Dictionary +
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (32 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews — better45.5% of reviews
Number of ratings32 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAjuney HoraTopOfStack Software Limited

Customer experience

Punjabi Dictionary

All ratings32 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral9.0%
Negative10.1%

Punjabi Dictionary +

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral27.3%
Negative27.3%

Bugs and requests

Punjabi Dictionary

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Bug with searching imported akhars (ਸ਼ ਖ਼ ਗ਼ ਜ਼ ਫ਼ and ਲ਼)
  • Certain words don't show up when searched correctly
  • Short descriptions missing after update
  • App crashes or stops working on iOS 17 and later
  • App crashes on iPhone 15 Pro Max
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  • App doesn't open at all
  • App crashing after pressing back button
  • Not compatible with iOS 9
  • App not opening after latest iPad update
  • App keeps crashing after latest update on iOS 8.3
  • Bookmarks lost after update
  • Typing words starting with sihaari results in no search results

Requested features

10 requests
  • Star or favorite words
  • Search using bindi (਼)
  • Bring back short descriptions
  • Add English to Punjabi search
  • Add Punjabi to Punjabi meanings
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  • Add etymology/history of words
  • Improve colloquial Punjabi vocabulary
  • Update for full screen on newer iPhones
  • Add more words, especially for Majhi dialect
  • Make app open for more words to be added

Punjabi Dictionary +

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Punjabi Dictionary

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Punjabi Dictionary +

One-time1
  • Go Pro!$4.99

Questions

Is Punjabi Dictionary free?
Punjabi Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Punjabi Dictionary + free?
Punjabi Dictionary + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Punjabi Dictionary or Punjabi Dictionary +?
Punjabi Dictionary is rated higher. Punjabi Dictionary averages 4.3 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Punjabi Dictionary + averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Punjabi Dictionary or Punjabi Dictionary + have ads?
Neither Punjabi Dictionary nor Punjabi Dictionary + shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Punjabi Dictionary or Punjabi Dictionary +?
Punjabi Dictionary ships an update every 8 months, and Punjabi Dictionary + every 5 weeks. Most recently, Punjabi Dictionary was updated on October 22, 2026 and Punjabi Dictionary + on October 1, 2026.

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