Comparison

Nikaya Reading vs Simple Dict Plus

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Read Nikaya suttas
  • Study Buddhist scriptures
  • Digital scripture access
  • Focused reading environment
Features
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Nikaya Reading assists users in reading and learning about the Nikaya suttas.

About

Simple Dict Plus

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Nikaya Reading4 screens
Simple Dict Plus3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Nikaya Reading versus Simple Dict Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNikaya ReadingSimple Dict Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMai The Hung培基 王

In-app purchases

None

Nikaya Reading

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Simple Dict Plus

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Version Subscription$0.491 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Version$0.99

Questions

Is Nikaya Reading free?
Nikaya Reading is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Dict Plus free?
Simple Dict Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nikaya Reading or Simple Dict Plus have ads?
Neither Nikaya Reading nor Simple Dict Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nikaya Reading or Simple Dict Plus?
Nikaya Reading ships an update every 4 months, and Simple Dict Plus every 6 months. Most recently, Nikaya Reading was updated on October 9, 2026 and Simple Dict Plus on October 25, 2026.

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