Comparison

Bangla Dictionary vs Aalo

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

Aalo

This comprehensive system helps educational institutions manage all their responsibilities online. It offers a user-friendly platform for admissions, payments, subject selection, and tracking student progress. Parents and students can monitor attendance and exam results.

Highlights
  • Online admissions and payments
  • Subject selection
  • Attendance and results tracking
  • Secure data centers
  • Custom software creation
Features
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'Aalo' is a comprehensive Education Institute Management System (EMS) that enables any educational institution to manage and fulfill all of its responsibilities online. The only EMS in Bangladesh that may be used in all kinds of educational institutions, including madrasas and colleges, is called "Aalo". Each module of this system offers useful digital learning services in a very effective and user-friendly manner. 'Aalo' EMS is a highly intuitive system that does not require any special technical knowledge to operate. It offers users a one-stop shop where they can fill out numerous forms for various categories, apply for admissions online, and make all required payments for any service. The students will have the ability to select the subjects that are required and acquire insight into the scheduled exams. The system allows students as well as their parents to check and get updates on their attendance as well as examination results. In addition, 'Aalo' EMS also offers other education-related services and custom software creation in accordance with the demands of the educational institution. To ensure the constant security of the data belonging to your organization, we have our own servers and secure data centers.

Screenshots

Bangla Dictionary4 screens
Aalo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bangla Dictionary at 4.6 against Aalo's 3.9. Bangla Dictionary also leads on ratings volume (4.7K vs 7). Aalo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Aalo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bangla Dictionary holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bangla Dictionary has 4.7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Bangla Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 100% of Aalo'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, Aalo weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bangla Dictionary versus Aalo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBangla DictionaryAalo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.7K ratings) — better3.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews87.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.7K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiCometSoftBD Ltd

Customer experience

Bangla Dictionary

All ratings4,703 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews370 reviews
Positive87.0%
Neutral5.9%
Negative7.0%

Aalo

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

Aalo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Bangla Dictionary

Subscriptions4
  • Bangla Dictionary Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Bangla Dictionary 3 Months$2.493 Months
  • Medical Dictionary 6 Months$4.996 Months
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  • Bangla Dictionary Yearly$8.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remove Advertisement$0.99
  • Unlimited Translation$1.99
  • Bangla Dictionary Lifetime$22.99
None

Aalo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bangla Dictionary free?
Bangla Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aalo free?
Aalo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bangla Dictionary or Aalo?
Bangla Dictionary is rated higher. Bangla Dictionary averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Aalo averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Bangla Dictionary or Aalo have ads?
Neither Bangla Dictionary nor Aalo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bangla Dictionary or Aalo?
Bangla Dictionary ships an update every 3 weeks, and Aalo weekly. Most recently, Bangla Dictionary was updated on September 26, 2026 and Aalo on September 11, 2026.

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