Comparison

Vortaro vs Parolejo

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

Head to head
About

Vortaro

An offline Esperanto-English dictionary with over 60,000 entries. It features an advanced search, a grammar guide, flashcards for studying, and easy word sharing. Supports dark mode and the X-System for typing Esperanto.

Highlights
  • Offline Esperanto-English dictionary
  • 60,000+ entries
  • Advanced search algorithm
  • Grammar quick reference guide
  • Flashcard study system
  • X-System for Esperanto typing
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Esperanto Vortaro is an offline Esperanto-English dictionary based on the Tuja Vortaro dictionary. -Instantly look up words in Esperanto or English with over 60,000 entries! -Our advanced search algorithm shows the most relevant words first. -Effortlessly search between English and Esperanto without changing settings. -Includes extensive grammar quick reference guide -Save and access your favorite words anytime. -Study saved words with built-in flash card system. -Type Esperanto words easily using the X-System, no special keyboard needed. -Share words with friends and family with just a tap. -Export saved words to text file. -Supports dark mode. -Based on the Tuja Vortaro dictionary.

About

Parolejo

Features
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Learn Esperanto offline, at your own pace, with a complete beginner course in your pocket. Parolejo combines a structured 12-lesson Zagreb-method course, narrated audio, flashcards, a large dictionary, and grammar reference into one app that works entirely without an internet connection. No accounts, no ads, and no payments. Whether you are starting from zero or brushing up, Parolejo gives you everything you need to read, hear, and practise Esperanto. What you get: - 12-lesson Zagreb-method course: clear, proven lessons that take you from your first words to real sentences, with text and interactive exercises. - Narrator audio at your pace: hear each lesson read aloud, slow it down (0.25x to 1x) to catch pronunciation, loop or jump back 10 seconds to repeat a phrase, and resumes where you left off. Lock-screen and background controls keep it playing with the screen off. - Tap-to-translate reading (beta): read "La novaj vestoj de la imperiestro" and tap any word for an instant translation. - Flashcards and Practice: review and drill the course vocabulary to make it stick. - 63,771-entry ESPDIC dictionary: look up Esperanto to English, with labels in your chosen course language. - Grammar reference and appendices: explanations and tables whenever you need them. - Adjustable text size: scale the lesson and reading text to read comfortably. - 30+ interface languages: use the app in the language you are most comfortable with. Attribution: The original 12 lessons content is provided under Creative Commons licenses (CC BY and CC BY-ND). The ESPDIC dictionary is provided under CC BY 3.0. Parolejo is based on the course at esperanto12.net. Additional content in future releases may be subject to different licensing. Questions or feedback? Email support@parolejo.app

Screenshots

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Parolejo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Parolejo at 13.0 against Vortaro's 17.5. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Vortaro versus Parolejo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVortaroParolejo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHershkovitz Bros LLCTerminaLLM LLC

In-app purchases

None

Vortaro

No in-app purchases

None

Parolejo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vortaro free?
Vortaro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Parolejo free?
Parolejo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vortaro or Parolejo have ads?
Neither Vortaro nor Parolejo shows ads.

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