Comparison

Australian Oxford Dictionary vs Malay Origin Dictionary

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

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About

Australian Oxford Dictionary

This comprehensive dictionary app provides the full content of the Australian Oxford Dictionary, 2nd Edition, with over 170,000 headwords and detailed etymologies. It offers advanced search, pronunciation guides, and features tailored for Australian English, including sound files and AI-powered tools.

Highlights
  • 170,000+ headwords and phrases
  • 35,000 detailed etymologies
  • 53,000 authentic Oxford sound files
  • Progressive look-up and wildcard searches
  • Spelling checker with Australian word support
  • AI Teacher for ESL students
  • Offline access
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)  *** This App is 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 • automatic search history function • bookmark with folders and notes facility • iCloud bookmark syncing between devices • fallback online searches for esoteric or archaic words and the latest slang • enhancements for dyslexic and visually impaired users • complete front matter and appendices • an "AI Teacher" for deeper explanations or help for ESL students in 98 languages • an AI boosted anagram generator • "Word-a-day" feature with TOEIC® & TOEFL® lists • support for an external thesauri and alternate dictionaries (if installed) • round-trip lookup from third-party apps * • "Today" widget for random words to lookup • "Share" extension​ to search inside other apps -with "store for later" • "AOD broadcast" will let you search to a second screen or an iPad split-screen • LockScreen widget • no internet connection is required   (sound files can be downloaded and installed locally) • "Retina Display" support • "Fast App-Switching" (Multitasking) • DarkMode support • iPad Pro multi-screen and Drag & Drop • iPhone 18 & iOS27 support • iPhone, iPod, iPad and macOS support 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. 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 Enfour's -"UniDict Engine"

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Malay Origin Dictionary

Features
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This app provides Malay origin dictionary. Malay words are listed with detailed etymology and meaning. Entries are cross-referenced to other entries. Learning the origin of Malay words will help you to learn Malay vocabulary efficiently. If you are looking for an etymological dictionary to assist with your learning of Malay, this dictionary is the one to get. ● Dictionary - Detailed etymology and meaning - Cross reference - Synonym, antonym - Alternative forms - Usage notes - Sentences - Share or copy an entry ● Units - 103 units - Learn entries in a unit with flashcards ● Basic features: - Search feature: search by word or by origin - Voice search - Bookmark feature - Built-in dictionary - Learn 10 Malay words daily

Screenshots

Australian Oxford Dictionary4 screens
Malay Origin Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Malay Origin Dictionary at $1.99 against Australian Oxford Dictionary's $12.99. Malay Origin Dictionary also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Australian Oxford Dictionary's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 41 months). On 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

Australian Oxford Dictionary costs $12.99 and Malay Origin Dictionary $1.99 up front. Australian Oxford Dictionary sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Malay Origin Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Australian Oxford Dictionary ships an update every 2 months, Malay Origin Dictionary every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Australian Oxford Dictionary versus Malay Origin Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAustralian Oxford DictionaryMalay Origin Dictionary
Price$12.99$1.99 — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 41 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size371 MB76 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEnglish Channel, Inc.Trang Hoai

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Australian Oxford Dictionary

One-time2
  • Thesaurus$1.99
  • Oxford Thesaurus$9.99
None

Malay Origin Dictionary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Australian Oxford Dictionary free?
Australian Oxford Dictionary costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Malay Origin Dictionary free?
Malay Origin Dictionary costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Australian Oxford Dictionary or Malay Origin Dictionary have ads?
Neither Australian Oxford Dictionary nor Malay Origin Dictionary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Australian Oxford Dictionary or Malay Origin Dictionary?
Australian Oxford Dictionary ships an update every 2 months, and Malay Origin Dictionary every 41 months. Most recently, Australian Oxford Dictionary was updated on November 8, 2026 and Malay Origin Dictionary on November 7, 2026.

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