Nikaya Reading vs Simple Dict Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nikaya Reading
This app provides a digital platform for reading and studying the Nikaya suttas. It offers a focused environment for users interested in Buddhist scriptures.
- Read Nikaya suttas
- Study Buddhist scriptures
- Digital scripture access
- Focused reading environment
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Nikaya Reading assists users in reading and learning about the Nikaya suttas.
Simple Dict Plus
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A simple, lightweight, and high-performance offline dictionary that easily indexes and searches large dictionary files. Currently supports dictionary formats: zim (Wikipedia), mdx, dsl. **Features:** 1. Multiple search methods: Supports keyword search, regular expression matching, and fuzzy search, helping you easily find target entries in large dictionaries. 2. "Reading Area" function: You can add entries you want to look up to the reading area. The app will save the entry's open state for easy access anytime. It also records the reading progress, and when the app is closed and reopened, the entry will automatically jump to the previous reading position. 3. Rich dictionary format support: This app currently supports zim, mdx, and dsl format dictionaries. There are many dictionaries available online for download, and there are also tools for creating your own dictionaries. 4. Lightweight and high-performance dictionary indexing: Fast startup and efficient search. You can add a large number of dictionaries without worrying about affecting the app's performance. 5. More features (such as reading history and favorites) will be added in future updates. **Note:** This app does not provide any dictionary content. You need to search, download, or create dictionaries in the corresponding format and import them into the app for use. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nikaya Reading at none against Simple Dict Plus's 2. Nikaya Reading also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Simple Dict Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per year. Nikaya Reading asks for nothing beyond the download.
Nikaya Reading ships an update every 4 months, Simple Dict Plus every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nikaya Reading | Simple Dict Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mai The Hung | 培基 王 |
In-app purchases
Nikaya Reading
No in-app purchases
Simple Dict Plus
- Pro Version Subscription$0.491 Year
- Pro Version$0.99
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