Comparison

Phum Dictionary vs Chuon Nath Digital Dictionary

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

Head to head
About

Phum Dictionary

Translate words, phrases, and expressions quickly and accurately between Khmer and English. Get precise definitions and examples to improve language skills. Ideal for students, professionals, and language learners.

Highlights
  • Fast translations
  • Accurate definitions
  • Phrase and expression translation
  • Example sentences
  • Intuitive design
  • Lightning-fast search
Features
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Phum Dictionary is your ultimate tool for fast and accurate translations of words, phrases, and expressions. Perfect for students, professionals, and language enthusiasts, it provides precise definitions, examples, and more to enhance your language proficiency. With an intuitive design and lightning-fast search, Phum Dictionary makes exploring a vast collection of Khmer and English words effortless—whether you're learning a language or bridging communication gaps.

About

Chuon Nath Digital Dictionary

Access the complete content of the first digital Khmer-Khmer dictionary, based on the 1967 Fifth Edition. This comprehensive reference tool was developed with support from the Royal University of Phnom Penh and Electricite Du Cambodge.

Highlights
  • Digital Khmer-Khmer dictionary
  • Content from 1967 Fifth Edition
  • Official publication
  • Comprehensive reference
Features
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This is the first digital Samdech Porthinhean Chuon Nath’s Khmer-Khmer Dictionary to have exact content from the Fifth Edition published in 1967. This work is under the initiative of H.E. Dr. Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister of Economy and Finance with technical and financial supports from the Royal University of Phnom Penh(RUPP) and Electricite Du Cambodge (EDC).

Screenshots

Phum Dictionary4 screens
Chuon Nath Digital Dictionary3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Phum Dictionary at monthly against Chuon Nath Digital Dictionary's every 8 months. Chuon Nath Digital Dictionary's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Phum Dictionary against 4.4 for Chuon Nath Digital Dictionary. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 60 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Phum Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 82% of Chuon Nath Digital Dictionary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phum Dictionary ships an update monthly, Chuon Nath Digital Dictionary every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Phum Dictionary versus Chuon Nath Digital Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhum DictionaryChuon Nath Digital Dictionary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (36 ratings) — better4.4 (60 ratings)
Positive reviews75.6% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3660 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBiz Solution Co., Ltd.MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND FINANCE

Customer experience

Phum Dictionary

All ratings36 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive75.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative19.5%

Chuon Nath Digital Dictionary

All ratings59 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

None

Phum Dictionary

No in-app purchases

None

Chuon Nath Digital Dictionary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phum Dictionary free?
Phum Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chuon Nath Digital Dictionary free?
Chuon Nath Digital Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Phum Dictionary or Chuon Nath Digital Dictionary?
Phum Dictionary is rated higher. Phum Dictionary averages 4.5 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Chuon Nath Digital Dictionary averages 4.4 from 60 ratings.
Do Phum Dictionary or Chuon Nath Digital Dictionary have ads?
Neither Phum Dictionary nor Chuon Nath Digital Dictionary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phum Dictionary or Chuon Nath Digital Dictionary?
Phum Dictionary ships an update monthly, and Chuon Nath Digital Dictionary every 8 months. Most recently, Phum Dictionary was updated on October 23, 2026 and Chuon Nath Digital Dictionary on October 24, 2026.

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