Comparison

Bangla Dictionary vs Smart Bangla Dictionary

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

Head to head
About

Bangla Dictionary

This offline dictionary provides extensive English to Bengali and Bengali to English translations. It includes pronunciation for English words, a user-friendly interface, and features like flashcards and word marking to aid learning. Ideal for students, writers, and scholars.

Highlights
  • Offline dictionary
  • English to Bangla translation
  • Bangla to English translation
  • English word pronunciation
  • Fast search
  • Flash cards
  • Mark learned words
Features
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A modern Bangla to English dictionary for iPhone. Free, offline, and built for IELTS, BCS, HSC and GRE preparation as well as everyday learners. A complete daily learning companion, not just a lookup tool. WHAT'S NEW IN THIS VERSION - Redesigned home, search, and word detail screens with light and dark mode - Daily streak counter and customizable reminders - Daily Review with spaced-repetition flashcards - Word Quiz with multiple source options - 11 curated word lists: IELTS, HSC, BCS, SAT, GRE, Office, Daily Spoken, Travel, Medical, Technology, Legal, Sports - Word of the Day with a shareable card for messaging apps - 15 achievement badges to unlock - Phonetic Banglish search — type "khoma" to find ক্ষমা SMART SEARCH - Type in English, Bangla, or Banglish (Roman letters) - 93,541 English to Bangla translations - 81,243 Bangla to English translations - Phonetic fallback catches casual misspellings - Tappable synonyms and antonyms — hop from word to word DESIGNED FOR LEARNING - Bookmarks with iCloud sync across devices - Daily Review resurfaces saved words at the right time - Word Quiz scored against your bookmarks or any list - Streaks and daily reminders help build a habit - Achievements celebrate your progress LISTEN - Pronunciation works even when your phone is on silent - Choose your English accent (US, UK, Australian, Irish) - Adjustable speech speed MADE FOR BANGLADESH - Curated word lists for major Bangladeshi exams - Native Bangla typography with bundled fonts - Works completely offline FREE AND OFFLINE - No required signup - No internet needed for the dictionary - Optional iCloud sync for bookmarks PERFECT FOR - Students preparing for IELTS, GRE, SAT, HSC, or BCS - Bangladeshi professionals working in English - Bangla speakers living abroad - Anyone learning English or Bangla as a second language USER FEEDBACK "Whenever I need a meaning, I get it here. Great job." "Helped me improve my vocabulary skill so much." "Really helpful with grammatical solutions." "I haven't tried any other dictionary app. Thanks to this I don't think I'll have to." SUPPORT Found a missing word, want a feature, or hit a bug? Tap Send Feedback in the side menu — we read every email. Terms of Service: http://www.jigsawlab.com/terms.php Privacy Policy: http://www.jigsawlab.com/privacy.php

About

Smart Bangla Dictionary

This app provides a comprehensive English to Bangla and Bangla to English dictionary. It offers detailed English descriptions for words, clickable entries, and features to save your search history and favorite words. Customize your search and suggestion experience with extensive settings.

Highlights
  • English to Bangla dictionary
  • Bangla to English dictionary
  • English word descriptions
  • Clickable word entries
  • Search history
  • Favorite words list
  • Customizable search settings
Features
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English to Bangla and Bangla to English Dictionary English description of the word Every word is clickable History list of the word Favorite list of the word Comprehensive settings for searching and suggestions Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bangla Dictionary4 screens
Smart Bangla Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bangla Dictionary at none against Smart Bangla Dictionary's shown. Bangla Dictionary also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 10). Smart Bangla Dictionary's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, 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. Bangla Dictionary sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Smart Bangla Dictionary sells 5 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

Smart Bangla Dictionary holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bangla Dictionary has 4.7K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Bangla Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 86% of Smart Bangla Dictionary's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bangla Dictionary ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart Bangla Dictionary every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bangla Dictionary versus Smart Bangla Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBangla DictionarySmart Bangla Dictionary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.7K ratings)4.9 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.1% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings4.7K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiCometMd Shihab Uddin

Customer experience

Bangla Dictionary

All ratings4,703 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews371 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative7.0%

Smart Bangla Dictionary

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Bangla Dictionary

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes or freezes on some devices
  • Inconsistent search results

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free pronunciation options
  • Expand Bangla vocabulary coverage
  • Improve offline functionality

Smart Bangla Dictionary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Bangla Dictionary

Subscriptions6
  • Bangla Dictionary Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Bangla Dictionary 3 Months$2.493 Months
  • Yearly 50% Discount on Bangla$3.991 Year
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  • 50% Discount on Yearly Bangla$3.991 Year
  • Medical Dictionary 6 Months$4.996 Months
  • Bangla Dictionary Yearly$8.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remove Advertisement$0.99
  • Unlimited Translation$1.99
  • Bangla Dictionary Lifetime$22.99
5 purchases

Smart Bangla Dictionary

Subscriptions5
  • Remove ads for a month$0.491 Month
  • Remove ads for 2 months$0.992 Months
  • Remove ads for 3 months$1.493 Months
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  • Remove ads for 6 months$2.496 Months
  • Remove ads for 12 months$3.991 Year

Questions

Is Bangla Dictionary free?
Bangla Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Bangla Dictionary free?
Smart Bangla Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bangla Dictionary or Smart Bangla Dictionary?
Smart Bangla Dictionary is rated higher. Bangla Dictionary averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Smart Bangla Dictionary averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.
Do Bangla Dictionary or Smart Bangla Dictionary have ads?
Smart Bangla Dictionary shows ads; Bangla Dictionary does not.
Which is updated more often, Bangla Dictionary or Smart Bangla Dictionary?
Bangla Dictionary ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart Bangla Dictionary every 4 months. Most recently, Bangla Dictionary was updated on October 23, 2026 and Smart Bangla Dictionary on October 13, 2026.

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