Comparison

Bangla Dictionary vs Herar Alo

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

Herar Alo

Access a curated library of Islamic books and audiobooks for offline reading and listening. Enjoy a customizable reading experience with features like search, bookmarks, and progress tracking. No account is needed to start learning anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Offline reading and audio playback
  • Curated Islamic book collection
  • PDF editions available
  • Search within books
  • Bookmarks and highlights
  • Reading progress tracking
  • Customizable reading experience
Features
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Herar Alo is a free and ad-free Islamic reading app with a curated collection of books and audiobooks. Explore a growing library of Islamic reading materials, enjoy a comfortable reading experience, and listen to available audiobooks. Content can be accessed offline, making it easy to continue reading and listening anytime, anywhere. Key Features: • Offline reading • PDF editions for selected books • Audiobooks for selected books • Offline audio playback • Search within books • Bookmarks and text highlights • Reading progress tracking • Comfortable and customizable reading experience • No account or registration required • Free and ad-free Read, listen, and learn with Herar Alo—anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

Bangla Dictionary4 screens
Herar Alo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Herar Alo at none against Bangla Dictionary's 9. Herar Alo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Bangla Dictionary's advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Bangla Dictionary sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Herar Alo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Herar Alo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bangla Dictionary has 4.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bangla Dictionary ships an update every 3 weeks, Herar Alo weekly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bangla Dictionary versus Herar Alo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBangla DictionaryHerar Alo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.7K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.7K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB139 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiCometBackspaceX

Customer experience

Bangla Dictionary

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

Herar Alo

All ratings3 ratings
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

Herar Alo

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
None

Herar Alo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bangla Dictionary free?
Bangla Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Herar Alo free?
Herar Alo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bangla Dictionary or Herar Alo?
Herar Alo is rated higher. Bangla Dictionary averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Herar Alo averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Bangla Dictionary or Herar Alo have ads?
Neither Bangla Dictionary nor Herar Alo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bangla Dictionary or Herar Alo?
Bangla Dictionary ships an update every 3 weeks, and Herar Alo weekly. Most recently, Bangla Dictionary was updated on November 6, 2026 and Herar Alo on November 6, 2026.

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