Comparison

Malay/English Dictionary vs AVB (Pilot Version)

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

Head to head
About

Malay/English Dictionary

Instantly translate words between Malay and English with a comprehensive offline dictionary. Access over 100,000 words and stay updated with contemporary terms. This free, lightweight app is perfect for quick and efficient translations anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Instant translations
  • Over 100,000 words
  • Offline capability
  • Modern and up-to-date vocabulary
  • Lightweight design
  • Free to use
Features
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Discover your linguistic prowess with our Malay-English and English-Malay Dictionary! Instantly Accessible: Why wait? Get immediate translations by simply tapping on the word you're curious about. Comprehensive Vocabulary: Dive into our abundant database boasting over 100,000 words. Amplify your understanding and widen your communicative horizons. Offline Capability: No internet? No issue. Obtain translations anytime, anywhere - even without an internet connection. Modern & Up-to-date: Keep pace with the evolving language as our database continually refreshes with contemporary terms and expressions. Lightweight: We respect your device's storage. Our app, weighing only 16 Mb, installs rapidly and won't strain your device's memory. Indispensable for Quick Translations: When speed and efficiency are what you require, our app is your ultimate tool. Completely Free: We are committed to making this potent tool available to everyone, free of charge! This app is ad-supported, ensuring it stays open to all. Enabling app tracking across other companies' apps and websites allows us to offer you personalized ads attuned to your interests, enriching your overall app experience. Download now and step into a world where language ceases to be a hurdle!

About

AVB (Pilot Version)

This app offers an accurate, fluent, and readable Bahasa Malaysia Bible translation. It aims to connect with a new generation of Bahasa speakers in their heart language, reflecting a truly Malaysian effort in its creation.

Highlights
  • Accurate Bahasa Malaysia translation
  • Fluent and readable text
  • Speaks to the heart language
  • Truly Malaysian Bible
  • Developed over 15 years
  • Utilizes modern translation software
Features
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An accurate, fluent and readable Bahasa Malaysia Bible, to speak to a new generation of Bahasa speakers in their heart language. “I have been telling many folks that while many translations speak to the mind, the AVB speaks to the heart.” - Rev Dr T Jeyakumar, President of Trinity Annual Conference of the Methodist Church in Malaysia TRULY MALAYSIAN As the translation neared completion in 2014, the translators who were based in West Malaysia realised that equally passionate co-labourers from East Malaysia were needed to embrace this new translation, as East Malaysia houses the majority of Malay-speaking Christians. With an alignment of initiatives, and a merger of passion and mission from East and West Malaysia, we see AVB as a truly Malaysian Bible. AVB is a completely new translation and had taken the project team more than 15 years to complete. The Lord provided a nucleus team of key translators who began drafting in 1998. Eminently qualified linguists and educationists with fluency in classical and modern Malay contributed in literary beauty and linguistic clarity. Native speakers helped out in its acceptability, while Greek/Hebrew scholars and reviewers played a major part in biblical accuracy and theological meaning. Modern translation softwares and tools were utilized to the fullest to achieve significant progress on consistency of words, rendering of biblical terms, harmonization of parallel passages, and ensuring fidelity to the original languages. Finally, this mega effort is due in no small part to the spiritual oversight of leading national leaders over the years. AVB has the hallmarks of a good translation - accuracy, clarity, naturalness and acceptability. We commend AVB to a new generation to enjoy God’s Word in Bahasa Malaysia. To God be the glory! Yohanes = AVB, Alkitab Versi Borneo, Borneo Bible, Alkitab Bahasa Malaysia, Alkitab Bahasa Melayu =

Screenshots

Malay/English Dictionary4 screens
AVB (Pilot Version)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AVB (Pilot Version) at none against Malay/English Dictionary's shown. AVB (Pilot Version) also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Malay/English Dictionary's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 24 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Malay/English Dictionary ships an update every 6 months, AVB (Pilot Version) every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Malay/English Dictionary versus AVB (Pilot Version): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMalay/English DictionaryAVB (Pilot Version)
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 24 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFB PUBLISHING LLCBorneo Sabda Limited

Customer experience

Malay/English Dictionary

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

AVB (Pilot Version)

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Malay/English Dictionary

No in-app purchases

None

AVB (Pilot Version)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Malay/English Dictionary free?
Malay/English Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AVB (Pilot Version) free?
AVB (Pilot Version) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Malay/English Dictionary or AVB (Pilot Version) have ads?
Malay/English Dictionary shows ads; AVB (Pilot Version) does not.
Which is updated more often, Malay/English Dictionary or AVB (Pilot Version)?
Malay/English Dictionary ships an update every 6 months, and AVB (Pilot Version) every 24 months. Most recently, Malay/English Dictionary was updated on October 21, 2026 and AVB (Pilot Version) on September 17, 2026.

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