Comparison

Dictionary Offline vs UDictionary Translator

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

Head to head
About

Dictionary Offline

This app provides an offline dictionary and translator for over 50 languages. It offers smart word suggestions, text translation in other apps, offline pronunciation, and a picture dictionary. An optional premium upgrade unlocks advanced features and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Offline dictionary & translator
  • 50+ languages supported
  • Smart word suggestions
  • Translate in other apps
  • Offline text pronunciation
  • Picture dictionary
  • Word reminder
Features
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Dict Box is an offline dictionary & translator app for 50+ languages. No internet connection required. Fast, convenient & easy to use. Very smart word suggestions. All dictionaries in one place. Translate text directly in the web browser and other apps. Offline text pronunciation. Picture dictionary. Word reminder. Plenty of dictionaries available to install. And a lot more useful features. The following languages are supported by Dict Box: English, Spanish, Arabic, French, Portuguese, Russian, German, Turkish, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Italian, Persian, Farsi, Thai, Hebrew, Urdu, Dutch, Kurdish, Indonesian, Malay, Hindi, Pashto, Swedish, Danish, Greek, Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian, Esperanto. ***Upgrade to Premium to unlock advanced features*** - Ad-free experience - Urban dictionary - Picture dictionary - Backup & sync word lists across devices & platforms You can pay once for Premium or choose from 2 subscription options - a yearly subscription. - a monthly subscription. – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://xung.app/privacy-policy/ Terms: https://xung.app/terms-of-service/

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Dictionary Offline4 screens
UDictionary Translator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: UDictionary Translator at fortnightly against Dictionary Offline's every 2 months. UDictionary Translator also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Dictionary Offline's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 59%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dictionary Offline sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Dictionary Offline against 4.6 for UDictionary Translator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 9.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Dictionary Offline's written reviews are positive against 59% of UDictionary Translator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dictionary Offline ships an update every 2 months, UDictionary Translator fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dictionary Offline versus UDictionary Translator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDictionary OfflineUDictionary Translator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (12K ratings) — better4.6 (9.3K ratings)
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews — better58.8% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better9.3K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB557 MB
Age rating4++12
DeveloperXung LeYoudao (Hong Kong) Limited

Customer experience

Dictionary Offline

All ratings11,601 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews346 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative16.5%

UDictionary Translator

All ratings9,261 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews956 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral8.4%
Negative32.8%

User reviews

Dictionary Offline

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 🚀 Comprehensive dictionaries
  • 🚀 Offline functionality
  • 👍 Helpful features (e.g., pronunciation, synonyms, examples)
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Dictionaries get deleted after updates
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 💡 Lack of dark mode option
  • 🔋 Ads in paid version
  • 🐛 Syncing and backup issues

UDictionary Translator

From 9.3K App Store ratings

What 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

Dictionary Offline

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Dictionaries getting deleted after updates
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Syncing and backup issues
  • Ads in paid version

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved syncing and backup functionality
  • More language dictionaries
  • Customization options
  • Enhanced user interface

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

3 purchases

Dictionary Offline

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Version Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Version Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Version$19.99
9 purchases

UDictionary Translator

Subscriptions9
  • 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

Questions

Is Dictionary Offline free?
Dictionary Offline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UDictionary Translator free?
UDictionary Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dictionary Offline or UDictionary Translator?
Dictionary Offline is rated higher. Dictionary Offline averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while UDictionary Translator averages 4.6 from 9.3K ratings.
Do Dictionary Offline or UDictionary Translator have ads?
Both Dictionary Offline and UDictionary Translator show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dictionary Offline or UDictionary Translator?
Dictionary Offline ships an update every 2 months, and UDictionary Translator fortnightly. Most recently, Dictionary Offline was updated on November 5, 2026 and UDictionary Translator on November 5, 2026.

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