Comparison

Nautical dictionary vs FALAKI

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

Head to head
About

Nautical dictionary

Features
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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).

About

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.

Highlights
  • ETA calculator
  • Compass error calculator
  • COLREGS reference
  • Chart symbols reference
  • Anchor shackles calculator
  • Saudi offshore tide tables
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Nautical dictionary4 screens
FALAKI4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Nautical dictionary versus FALAKI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNautical dictionaryFALAKI
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJérôme GoursauIBRAHIM ALABDULKAREEM

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Nautical dictionary

Subscriptions2
  • Subscription1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual subscription1 Month trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Application purchase$12.99
None

FALAKI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nautical dictionary free?
Nautical dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FALAKI free?
FALAKI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nautical dictionary or FALAKI have ads?
Neither Nautical dictionary nor FALAKI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nautical dictionary or FALAKI?
Nautical dictionary ships an update every 3 months, and FALAKI every 8 days. Most recently, Nautical dictionary was updated on October 24, 2026 and FALAKI on October 20, 2026.

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