Nautical dictionary vs FALAKI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nautical dictionary
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Here is finally a modern translation app that has been specially designed for all seafarers: sailors, navigators, crews, boaters, surfers, divers, fishermen, young people aspiring to a maritime career, etc. The application offers definitions, providing precise and concise explanations for numerous nautical terms. This feature, powered by specialized artificial intelligence, offers clear definitions tailored to the marine field. This invaluable tool, which every seafarer should own, brings together more than 20,000 words from the French maritime vocabulary—and an equal number of corresponding terms from the English maritime lexicon—within a highly practical app that covers everything related to the sea. The language of the sea is a unique language, crafted by sailors to communicate effectively during their maneuvers and operations. And the common language has already borrowed many terms from it. The increasing commercial ties between France, Great Britain, and the United States have led us to place, alongside the terms of the French maritime vocabulary, the corresponding terms from the English and American maritime lexicons, and vice versa. This is a reference app that should never leave your boat and is accessible offline. The app offers a subscription access to enjoy updates to the translation database. Feel free to consult our Terms of Service (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) and our Privacy Policy (https://www.goursau.com/en/privacy-policy-dictionary-mobile-application).
FALAKI
This maritime app offers essential operational tools for seafarers and offshore crews. It provides quick access to calculators and references like ETA, compass error, COLREGS, and chart symbols, all in a clean and practical interface.
- ETA calculator
- Compass error calculator
- COLREGS reference
- Chart symbols reference
- Anchor shackles calculator
- Saudi offshore tide tables
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FALAKI is a practical maritime companion designed for seafarers, offshore crews, and navigation users who need fast access to essential operational tools in one place. The app includes useful onboard references and calculators such as: • ETA calculator • Compass error calculator • COLREGS reference • Chart symbols reference • Anchor shackles calculator • Additional maritime support tools and references • Saudi offshore tide tables FALAKI is built to provide a clean, fast, and practical experience for everyday maritime use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FALAKI at none against Nautical dictionary's 3. FALAKI also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Nautical dictionary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. FALAKI asks for nothing beyond the download.
Nautical dictionary ships an update every 3 months, FALAKI every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nautical dictionary | FALAKI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jérôme Goursau | IBRAHIM ALABDULKAREEM |
In-app purchases
Nautical dictionary
- Subscription1 Month trial$0.991 Month
- Annual subscription1 Month trial$6.991 Year
- Application purchase$12.99
FALAKI
No in-app purchases




