# Dictionary Offline vs UDictionary Translator

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Dictionary Offline | UDictionary Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary-offline-dict-box/id587444069/reviews)** | [4.6 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udictionary-translator/id1319771553/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 9.3K |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 58.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 557 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Xung Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/414849435) | [Youdao (Hong Kong) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1319771552) |

## What reviewers say

### Dictionary Offline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary-offline-dict-box/id587444069)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Version Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Version | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### UDictionary Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udictionary-translator/id1319771553)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| U Dictionary PRO | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| U Dictionary PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| U-Dictionary PRO Monthly | $16.99 | per month |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 month | $16.99 | per month |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 year | $56.99 | per year |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 year | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent translation accuracy
- 🌐 Supports multiple languages
- 📚 Comprehensive dictionary with examples
- 🤖 Helpful text-to-speech feature
- 🔍 Useful scanning and translation capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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