Comparison

AOD (InApp) vs Hoepli Gastronomy Dictionary

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

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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 "

About

Hoepli Gastronomy Dictionary

This app offers a comprehensive culinary dictionary with over 20,000 entries across five languages. It provides precise translations for food and drink terminology, assisting users in understanding menus and restaurant conversations. The interface is designed for easy navigation and text readability.

Highlights
  • Multilingual culinary dictionary
  • Over 20,000 entries
  • Offline dictionary access
  • Index and advanced search
  • Adjustable font size
  • Search history
  • Share definitions
Features
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The app covers the rich terminology related to food and drinks, providing precise translations of the various terms, which in most cases are not found in a standard dictionary. It consists in five languages, namely Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, and is equipped with more than 4000 entries for each language. This dictionary is intended for hotel and restaurant managers, dining room staff, students of training school for hotel and restaurant service personnel, and for clients of the hotel industry. It is designed as a practical tool for the preparation and understanding of the menu and the conversation at the restaurant The app's interface has been redesigned to provide a simpler and more intuitive experience. You can swipe the definitions to the right to return to the search results and improve the readability by pinching the text with two fingers to zoom in and out. In addition, you can tap on any word within the definitions and look it up directly in the dictionary without having to type it into the search box. A main menu that can be activated via an icon available at the top right of the screen enables all the features of the app: • Index search: displays in alphabetical order the headwords that match the characters typed in the search box • Advanced search: allows you to search for entries in Italian to find the corresponding definitions in the 5 supported languages, or full-text search by specifying entries in any of the 5 supported languages • Settings: allows you to choose the font size of the definitions and the language of the interface • History: keeps a record of the searches performed • Feedback: use it to provide suggestions, and notify errors, missing entries or other comments • Our apps: displays an updated and detailed catalog of our offer • Privacy and Credits: view legal notices about the app Features • Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod using iOS 13.x and later versions • Check for updates online and use of the dictionary offline • User interface in 5 languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish, and German • More than 20,000 entries • 25 sections devoted to food, of which 5 are reserved for food preparation, 1 for drink, 4 for the general terminology and 1 for phrases in conversation at the restaurant • Clear graphic presentation and easy consultation • Sharing the definitions using the features available in the device, such as social media, e-mail, SMS, etc. For suggestions, feedback, and other information about our products, please contact us at apps@edigeo.it Follow us on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/edigeosrl

Screenshots

AOD (InApp)4 screens
Hoepli Gastronomy Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AOD (InApp) at Free against Hoepli Gastronomy Dictionary's $4.99. AOD (InApp) also leads on rating (3.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months). Hoepli Gastronomy Dictionary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ratings volume, 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

AOD (InApp) is free to download; Hoepli Gastronomy Dictionary costs $4.99 up front. AOD (InApp) sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Hoepli Gastronomy Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AOD (InApp) holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AOD (InApp) ships an update every 6 weeks, Hoepli Gastronomy Dictionary every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AOD (InApp) versus Hoepli Gastronomy Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAOD (InApp)Hoepli Gastronomy Dictionary
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews22.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size371 MB23 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEnglish Channel, Inc.Edigeo S.r.l.

Customer experience

AOD (InApp)

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

Hoepli Gastronomy Dictionary

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AOD (InApp)

Subscriptions1
  • AOD Dictionary access$0.491 Month
One-time3
  • Thesaurus$1.99
  • Oxford Thesaurus$9.99
  • AOD activation$12.99
None

Hoepli Gastronomy Dictionary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AOD (InApp) free?
AOD (InApp) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hoepli Gastronomy Dictionary free?
Hoepli Gastronomy Dictionary costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AOD (InApp) or Hoepli Gastronomy Dictionary?
AOD (InApp) is rated higher. AOD (InApp) averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hoepli Gastronomy Dictionary averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AOD (InApp) or Hoepli Gastronomy Dictionary have ads?
Neither AOD (InApp) nor Hoepli Gastronomy Dictionary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AOD (InApp) or Hoepli Gastronomy Dictionary?
AOD (InApp) ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hoepli Gastronomy Dictionary every 8 months. Most recently, AOD (InApp) was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hoepli Gastronomy Dictionary on November 2, 2026.

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