Comparison

Dictionary Offline vs AOD (InApp)

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

AOD (InApp)

This comprehensive dictionary app provides the full content of the Australian Oxford Dictionary, 2nd Edition, with sound pronunciations. It features extensive headwords, etymologies, and detailed entries on Australian culture and history, offering offline access and advanced search capabilities.

Highlights
  • 170,000+ headwords and phrases
  • 35,000+ word origins
  • 53,000+ sound files
  • Detailed Australian culture entries
  • Offline access
  • Progressive look-up
  • AI Teacher for ESL students
Features
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The complete contents of the 1800 page Australian Oxford Dictionary, 2nd Edition — the ultimate guide to contemporary Australian English -with sound. This flagship dictionary draws on the databases of Australian English at the Australian National Dictionary Centre – including its fast-growing national corpus and its research into Australian English, as well as the resources of the incomparable Oxford English Dictionary This book retails for A$115 (that's without sound)  *** App proudly made by Australians *** ▸ 170,000+ headwords, phrases, and derivative forms ▸ Over 200,000 indexed entries ▸ 35,000 detailed word origins or etymologies ▸ More than 12,500 encyclopedic entries ▸ 64,000 IPA pronunciation entries ▸ Plus over 53,000 authentic Oxford sound files ▸ The encyclopedic entries are more detailed than in any comparable Australian dictionary – for example, the place-name entries not only geographically locate the place in question, but also provide information about the character of the place and its historical, economic, or political importance. ▸ Special attention is given to Australian culture and history, including Aboriginal history. ▸ Detailed entries on many topics – political parties, religious organizations, historical events, mythological, fictional characters, and more ▸ Special appendices include grammar, punctuation, Australian leaders, and collective nouns This iOS version also includes: • progressive look-up for quick searching • unique three-way cross-referencing index • search string normalization • wildcard pattern searches -using * ? • spelling checking and suggestions -with Australian words • hyperlinks on words in definitions • fallback online search for esoteric or archaic words and international slang • support for external thesauri and alternate dictionaries • round-trip lookup from third-party apps • automatic search history function • an "AI Teacher" for deeper explanations or help for ESL students in 98 languages • an AI boosted anagram generator • bookmark with folders and notes facility • iCloud bookmark syncing between devices • "Word-a-day" feature with TOEIC® & TOEFL® lists • "Share" extension​ to search inside other apps -with "store for later" • support for an external thesaurus and alternate dictionaries (if installed) • enhancements for dyslexic and visually impaired users • "Retina Display" support • "Fast App-Switching" (Multitasking) • launch via Siri setting • iPad Pro multi-screen and Drag & Drop • DarkMode support • iPhone 16 and iOS18 support • iPhone, iPod, iPad and macOS support • no internet connection is required   (sound files can be downloaded and installed locally) The Australian Oxford Dictionary is edited by Australia's most influential lexicographer, Dr. Bruce Moore. As in all his Oxford dictionaries, Dr. Moore is attuned to new currents in Australian language and usage. He includes a full range of neologisms, especially the protean language of younger Australians and of computing and electronic communication. This is not just a dictionary for scholars and pedants. It reveals our changing language in up-to-date and entertaining ways, and it will be an essential reference for the new millennium. ___________________ This application is distributed with the written permission of Oxford University Press. ___________________ The Australian Oxford Dictionary is much more than some collection of antipodean colloquialisms but is a learned study of the wider sphere of the English language. Australian Oxford Dictionary (AOD) © Oxford University Press 2004 ___________________ Powered by -"UniDict Engine "

Screenshots

Dictionary Offline4 screens
AOD (InApp)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dictionary Offline at 78% against AOD (InApp)'s 23%. Dictionary Offline also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (12K vs 2). AOD (InApp)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 AOD (InApp) sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dictionary Offline holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dictionary Offline has 12K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Dictionary Offline's written reviews are positive against 23% of AOD (InApp)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dictionary Offline ships an update every 2 months, AOD (InApp) every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dictionary Offline versus AOD (InApp): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDictionary OfflineAOD (InApp)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (12K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews78.2% of reviews — better22.7% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB371 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperXung LeEnglish Channel, Inc.

Customer experience

Dictionary Offline

All ratings11,601 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews344 reviews
Positive78.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative16.6%

AOD (InApp)

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive22.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.3%

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

AOD (InApp)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
4 purchases

AOD (InApp)

Subscriptions1
  • AOD Dictionary access$0.491 Month
One-time3
  • Thesaurus$1.99
  • Oxford Thesaurus$9.99
  • AOD activation$12.99

Questions

Is Dictionary Offline free?
Dictionary Offline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AOD (InApp) free?
AOD (InApp) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dictionary Offline or AOD (InApp)?
Dictionary Offline is rated higher. Dictionary Offline averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while AOD (InApp) averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Dictionary Offline or AOD (InApp) have ads?
Dictionary Offline shows ads; AOD (InApp) does not.
Which is updated more often, Dictionary Offline or AOD (InApp)?
Dictionary Offline ships an update every 2 months, and AOD (InApp) every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dictionary Offline was updated on October 27, 2026 and AOD (InApp) on October 8, 2026.

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