Comparison

Phum Dictionary vs Khmer Dictionary 2022

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

Khmer Dictionary 2022

Access an updated and modernized Khmer language dictionary. This official resource includes new words, pronunciation guides, and categorized entries. Search for terms easily and efficiently on your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Updated Khmer vocabulary
  • Pronunciation scripts for words
  • Categorized word entries (8 categories)
  • Digital search functionality
  • Official resource from Royal Academy of Cambodia
Features
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The National Council of Khmer Language of the Royal Academy of Cambodia is a national institution established to preserve and develop the Khmer language in script a sustainable manner and to preserve the Khmer national identity. The official Khmer dictionary has been published five times, including the first edition in 1938 (part 1) and 1943 (part 2), the second edition in 1952 (part 2), the third edition in 1958 (part 1) and 1962 (Part 2), 4th edition in 1962 (Part 1) and 5th edition 1967 (Part 1) and 1968 (Part 2). In the 55 years since the publication of the fifth Khmer dictionary in 1967 to 2022, many words have not yet been added to the Khmer dictionary. On the other hand, according to the development of economic and the development of technology and in the context of globalization, words need to be used for social needs. From 2018 to 2022, the National Council of Khmer Language has received the full support of the Royal Government of Cambodia for the project to update the Khmer dictionary, which is another new history in the field of national literature after the creation of the first Khmer dictionary in 1915. A National Committee was established in 2018 with the aim of updating and modernizing the Khmer dictionary for harmonization in the use of the Khmer language. The National Committee for the Preparation of the Khmer Dictionary has set the technical principles for updating, such as preserving the original form of the Khmer Dictionary by modifying some points; adding words that are already in use, which are not yet in the Khmer dictionary; add the pronouncing scripts all the words and some sub-words; change the word order by being divided into 8 categories: nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, preposition, conjunctions, exclamatory. According to the development of technology and to promote the dissemination of Khmer language to readers and scholars across the country and globally, the National Council of Khmer Language has developed the update online Khmer dictionary software version 1.0 and a smart phone Application which is very popular nowadays. Searching for words or words digitally using the Internet or a smartphone Application is easy and time-saving. People all over the world who wish to search for keywords and explanations by simply using the internet or smart phone Application and save time searching. The National Council of Khmer Language is pleased to welcome any constructive comment via: https://nckl.rac.gov.kh Facebook: National Council for the Khmer Language (https://www.facebook.com/NCKLCambodia) Email: nckl.home@rac.gov.kh

Screenshots

Phum Dictionary4 screens
Khmer Dictionary 20224 screens

Verdict

The call

Phum Dictionary and Khmer Dictionary 2022 both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Khmer Dictionary 2022's written reviews are positive against 76% of Phum Dictionary's. Phum Dictionary's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 9). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 4.6 for Khmer Dictionary 2022. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 9 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Phum Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 100% of Khmer Dictionary 2022's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phum Dictionary ships an update every 3 weeks, Khmer Dictionary 2022 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Phum Dictionary versus Khmer Dictionary 2022: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhum DictionaryKhmer Dictionary 2022
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (36 ratings)4.6 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size222 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBiz Solution Co., Ltd.Royal Academy of Cambodia

Customer experience

Phum Dictionary

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

Khmer Dictionary 2022

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Phum Dictionary

No in-app purchases

None

Khmer Dictionary 2022

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phum Dictionary free?
Phum Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Khmer Dictionary 2022 free?
Khmer Dictionary 2022 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Phum Dictionary or Khmer Dictionary 2022?
Khmer Dictionary 2022 is rated higher. Phum Dictionary averages 4.5 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Khmer Dictionary 2022 averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do Phum Dictionary or Khmer Dictionary 2022 have ads?
Neither Phum Dictionary nor Khmer Dictionary 2022 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phum Dictionary or Khmer Dictionary 2022?
Phum Dictionary ships an update every 3 weeks, and Khmer Dictionary 2022 fortnightly. Most recently, Phum Dictionary was updated on September 15, 2026 and Khmer Dictionary 2022 on September 18, 2026.

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