# Bilingual Library vs Monlam Elementary Dict

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bilingual Library at 67% against Monlam Elementary Dict's 0%. Monlam Elementary Dict's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 20). On price, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bilingual Library sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Monlam Elementary Dict asks for nothing beyond the download.

Monlam Elementary Dict holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Bilingual Library's written reviews are positive against 0% of Monlam Elementary Dict's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bilingual Library | Monlam Elementary Dict |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bilingual-library/id651630070/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monlam-elementary-dict/id1670978809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 24 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tsadra Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/651630073) | [Lobsang Monlam16922404891](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054319817) |

## What reviewers say

### Bilingual Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bilingual-library/id651630070)

Access three major collections of Buddhist texts, including the encyclopedic Treasury of Knowledge. Explore DharmaCloud resources and Tibetan catalogs from the Tsadra Foundation.

**Highlights:** Treasury of Knowledge collection, Five Treatises of Maitreya, Tibetan Texts collection, DharmaCloud Library access, Tsadra Tibetan Catalogs, Translation and Transmission Conferences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Myriad Worlds: Book 1 | Free | one-time |
| Buddhism's Journey to Tibet | Free | one-time |
| TOK Buddhist Ethics - Book 5 | Free | one-time |
| Indo-Tibetan Classical Learning | Free | one-time |
| Frameworks of Buddhist Philosophy | Free | one-time |
| Systems of Buddhist Tantra | Free | one-time |
| Foundations of Buddhist Study and Practice | Free | one-time |
| The Elements of Tantric Practice | Free | one-time |
| Esoteric Instructions | Free | one-time |
| Journey and Goal | Free | one-time |
| Middle Beyond Extremes | Free | one-time |
| Buddha Nature | Free | one-time |
| The Dharmadharmatavibhaga | Free | one-time |
| Mining for Wisdom | Free | one-time |
| The Madhyantavibhaga | Free | one-time |
| Ornament of the Great Vehicle | Free | one-time |
| When the Clouds Part | Free | one-time |
| Gone Beyond (Volume 1) | Free | one-time |
| Gone Beyond (Volume 2) | Free | one-time |
| The Universal Vehicle | Free | one-time |


### Monlam Elementary Dict

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monlam-elementary-dict/id1670978809)

This educational app provides a comprehensive Tibetan and Western abbreviations dictionary. It's structured into sections for beginners and elementary learners, offering simple explanations for easy understanding.

**Highlights:** Tibetan and Western abbreviations, Beginner level section, Elementary text section, Simple explanations, Structured learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bilingual Library free?

Bilingual Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Monlam Elementary Dict free?

Monlam Elementary Dict is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bilingual Library or Monlam Elementary Dict?

Monlam Elementary Dict is rated higher. Bilingual Library averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Monlam Elementary Dict averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Bilingual Library or Monlam Elementary Dict have ads?

Neither Bilingual Library nor Monlam Elementary Dict shows ads.

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