PONS Translate & Dictionary vs UDictionary Translator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PONS Translate & Dictionary
Translate text and words between 40 languages with over 50 dictionaries. Features intelligent search, voice translation, and offline access to saved entries. Ideal for travelers and language learners.
- Text and word translation
- Over 50 dictionaries
- Intelligent search with suggestions
- Camera translation
- Voice translation and conversation mode
- Offline access to favorites
- Pronunciation audio
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The free translator app from PONS Get quick and reliable translations - with over 50 PONS Dictionaries and text translation for 40 languages. This tool gives you a translation for all of your search queries. The app includes PONS Dictionaries for Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Croatian, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovakian, Slovenian, Spanish and Turkish. In addition to dictionaries with German you will find dictionaries for combinations such as Spanish-English, French-Polish, or Portuguese-Spanish. You have access to over 50 dictionaries. The text translation system integrated into the app covers all the languages of the online dictionaries plus an additional 12 languages such as Hebrew or Korean. INTELLIGENT SEARCH Type in or say your search term and to make your search quicker and more convenient, the system provides suggestions for words and phrases. If the app can’t find a result in the PONS Dictionaries, the integrated text translation service kicks in to give you your desired result. Search without even typing: Use the camera on your phone to translate menus, signs etc. immediately. COMMUNICATION AID Listen to the correct pronunciation of your dictionary translation. Use the zoom function to magnify the translation and show it to someone else on your device. Especially handy on trips! Conversation mode: PONS Translate recognizes your voice and translates into your desired language. CONVENIENT REFERENCE Save your frequently searched or important entries in your favorites - you can use these offline, too. In your search history you can find your most recent searches. With the copy and paste function you can use your translations in other applications. EXAMPLE SENTENCES Language in context and information on language usage help you find the correct translation. AN IDEAL COMPLEMENT Copy your translations to the free PONS Vocabulary Trainer so that you can learn them. EDITORIALLY REVIEWED QUALITY Our dictionary content is editorially reviewed by our lexicographers and constantly growing. AVAILABLE ALSO OFFLINE AND AD-FREE Download selected dictionaries and use the app offline and online. You can choose from among various subscription periods* via in-app purchase. You will then receive your desired dictionary completely ad-free, even when you use the dictionary online. If you are interested in ad-free use, but do not wish to download a dictionary, additional subscriptions are available. PLEASE NOTE: You can use the Online Translator at all times and completely free of charge even without an in-app purchase. Visit our website at www.pons.com for more information about the free Online-Dictionary, the PONS Vocabulary Trainer and our apps. About PONS: PONS Publishing looks back on 40 years of experience in developing language-learning materials in the brand’s characteristic green color. The range covers traditional dictionaries and grammars, audio and electronic language courses, and free online services. * A variety of dictionaries can be subscribed to for 1 month or 1 year. Subscriptions are automatically renewed unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription term. Your account will be debited within 24 hours of the end of the current subscription term. Payment will be billed to your Apple account. Subsequent to purchase, subscriptions can be managed or cancelled in your user account settings. Any unused part of a free trial subscription that may have been offered, will expire if the user purchases a subscription for the current release. www.pons.com Terms of Use: https://en.pons.com/p/conditions-of-use Privacy Declaration: https://en.pons.com/p/privacy-policy
UDictionary Translator
Translate text, voice, and images across 108 languages. This app offers a comprehensive dictionary with native examples and pronunciation guides. Premium features include camera translation, a translate keyboard, and offline mode for seamless communication.
- Text translation in 108 languages
- Voice translation with 47 accents
- Authoritative built-in dictionaries
- Camera translation via photo
- Translate Keyboard for in-app use
- Offline translation mode
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** 100,000,000 users across 150 countries. ** U-Dictionary is an efficient translation and dictionary app. Effortlessly translate texts, pictures, or conversations in 108 languages. Get translation instantly whether you're learning a new language or traveling abroad. Help remove your language barriers anytime anywhere. U-Dictionary takes in originally developed dictionaries, Collins COBUILD Advanced Dictionary, WordNet Dictionary, Bilingual Examples, Native Examples, Synonyms, Antonyms, Etymology Dictionary and so on. FEATURES: • Text Translation: Get translation of any pair within 108 languages. • Voice Translation: Translate bilingual conversations in 33 languages, 47 accents. • Authoritative Dictionary: Built-in Concise Dictionary, Collins Advanced Dictionary and WordNet Dictionary. • Perfect English Pronunciation: Native UK (British) and US (American) accent. Listen and Learn. • Native Examples: Authentic sentences collected from famous international news websites. • English Learning: Rich English learning materials • 13 Display Languages: Read in your native language. • Impressive UI: Clear and beautiful interface. Enjoy your journey. Get UDictionary Premium and enjoy: • Camera Translation: Snap to translate without typing by hand. 100 languages are available. • Translate Keyboard: Write and translate instantly within your favorite apps. Chat without borders. • Object Translation: Scan an object and recognize it smartly. Get to know anything around you immediately. • Grammar Check: Enter or paste English text and check it with one click. Enjoy mistake-free writing! • Offline Mode: Free from network limits. Travel abroad without having to pay expensive roaming charges. Desktop/Mobile Web: http://www.u-dictionary.com Articles from Blog: http://udictionaryblog.wordpress.com Contact Us: Connect with us on any of the following Social Media: https://facebook.com/UDictionary/ http://www.youtube.com/c/UDictionary https://plus.google.com/ UDictionary https://twitter.com/Udictionaryforu/ https://instagram.com/udictionaryforu Have queries? Email us at udictionary.help@gmail.com Supported languages for translation: Afrikaans, Albanian, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Basque, Belarusian, Bengali, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cebuano, Chichewa, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Esperanto, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, French, Galician, Georgian, German, Greek, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Hausa, Hebrew, Hindi, Hmong, Hungarian, Icelandic, Igbo, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Latin, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malagasy, Malay, Malayalam, Maltese, Maori, Marathi, Mongolian, Myanmar (Burmese), Nepali, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Sesotho, Sinhala, Slovak, Slovenian, Somali, Spanish, Sundanese, Swahili, Swedish, Tajik, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Vietnamese, Welsh, Yiddish, Yoruba, Zulu. ----- Auto-Renewable Subscription Terms: * You can cancel the subscription anytime by turning off auto-renewal through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. * Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Privacy Policy: http://inter.youdao.com/cloudfront/vip-pay/privacy.html Terms of Services: http://inter.youdao.com/cloudfront/vip-pay/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: UDictionary Translator at fortnightly against PONS Translate & Dictionary's every 5 weeks. UDictionary Translator also leads on ratings volume (9.3K vs 1.1K) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Both are free to download. PONS Translate & Dictionary sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and UDictionary Translator sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PONS Translate & Dictionary against 4.6 for UDictionary Translator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UDictionary Translator has 9.3K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of PONS Translate & Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 59% of UDictionary Translator's.
PONS Translate & Dictionary ships an update every 5 weeks, UDictionary Translator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PONS Translate & Dictionary | UDictionary Translator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better | 4.6 (9.3K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | 58.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | 9.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 557 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | PONS Langenscheidt GmbH | Youdao (Hong Kong) Limited |
Customer experience
PONS Translate & Dictionary
UDictionary Translator
User reviews
PONS Translate & Dictionary
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate translations
- 💡 Comprehensive dictionary with examples
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Helpful for language learning
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💸 Aggressive ads even in paid version
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to previous versions
- 🔍 Fails to recognize some words and phrases
- 👎 Unreliable pronunciation feature
UDictionary Translator
From 9.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Excellent translation accuracy
- 🌐 Supports multiple languages
- 📚 Comprehensive dictionary with examples
- 🤖 Helpful text-to-speech feature
- 🔍 Useful scanning and translation capabilities
Room to improve
- 💰 Excessive paywall and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional translation failures or errors
- 🔌 Requires internet connection for full functionality
- 🕰️ Slow performance and lag at times
- 📱 Limited features in free version
Bugs and requests
PONS Translate & Dictionary
Reported bugs
4 issues- Search function not working reliably
- Purchased ad-free version still showing ads
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
- Frequent crashes and freezes
Requested features
5 requests- Offline mode
- Improved text translation capabilities
- More language options
- Better handling of handwritten scripts
- Customizable font sizes
UDictionary Translator
Reported bugs
4 issues- Translation unavailable due to 'no internet connection' error when online
- Scanning feature not working consistently
- Keyboard translation not functioning properly
- App crashes or freezes unexpectedly
Requested features
5 requests- Offline mode for all translation features
- Customizable text-to-speech voice options
- Ability to save favorite words or translations
- More language support, especially for less common languages
- Improved grammar and sentence structure analysis
In-app purchases
PONS Translate & Dictionary
- No ads for 1 month$1.991 Month
- 1 month English-Spanish3 Days trial$2.491 Month
- 1 month English-French3 Days trial$2.491 Month
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- 1 month English-German3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- 3 months English-German3 Days trial$7.493 Months
- No ads for 1 year$8.991 Year
- Premium version 1 month3 Days trial$8.991 Month
- 1 year English-German3 Days trial$18.491 Year
- Premium version for 1 year3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- This app without ads for 1 year$2.99
UDictionary Translator
- U Dictionary PRO3 Days trial$2.497 Days
- U Dictionary PRO-1 week3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
- U Dictionary PRO-1 month$5.991 Month
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- U Dictionary PRO$9.991 Month
- U-Dictionary PRO Monthly1 Month trial$16.991 Month
- U Dictionary PRO-1 month3 Days trial$16.991 Month
- U Dictionary PRO-1 year3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- U Dictionary PRO-1 year3 Days trial$56.991 Year
- U Dictionary PRO-1 year3 Days trial$69.991 Year
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