Comparison

DEX vs BNR Direct

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

Head to head
About

DEX

This app provides a comprehensive Romanian Explanatory Dictionary with detailed synthesis and declension information. Access over 600,000 records, view summary results, and explore word declensions and conjugations. Save favorite words and review your search history.

Highlights
  • 600,000+ database records
  • Synthesis and declensions
  • Summary results screen
  • Declension and conjugation screen
  • Search history
  • Favorite words
Features
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Romanian Explanatory Dictionary (DEX for iPhone) with synthesis and declensions, via dexonline.ro --- You have access to --- ● over 600,000 records in the database ● summary results screen ● the screen with declensions and conjugations ● history ● favorite words --- New Features --- We are continuously working on this app and will bring new features along with bug fixes soon. We wish you to enjoy our free work, with love, for you! Download DEX for iPhone Download DEX for iPad

About

BNR Direct

Features
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BNR Direct is the official app designed to provide quick access to up-to-date financial information published by the National Bank of Romania. It offers users optimized access to exchange rates, interest rates, and the latest relevant news from the financial and banking sector, all in a mobile-friendly format. Main features of the app: - Exchange Rates (with calculator) - Interest Rates (with dynamic charts) - Press Releases - Contact Information The information is updated in real-time and presented in a standardized format, similar to what is available on the official BNR website, ensuring a smooth and user-friendly experience. Accessibility Statement Link: https://www.bnr.ro/en/25373-accessibility-statement The app is available in Romanian.

Screenshots

DEX4 screens
BNR Direct4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DEX at every 5 weeks against BNR Direct's every 10 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DEX ships an update every 5 weeks, BNR Direct every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DEX versus BNR Direct: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDEXBNR Direct
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWIND METHOD S.R.L.Banca Națională a României

In-app purchases

None

DEX

No in-app purchases

None

BNR Direct

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DEX free?
DEX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BNR Direct free?
BNR Direct is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DEX or BNR Direct have ads?
Neither DEX nor BNR Direct shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DEX or BNR Direct?
DEX ships an update every 5 weeks, and BNR Direct every 10 months. Most recently, DEX was updated on October 7, 2026 and BNR Direct on October 10, 2026.

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