Comparison

Boil vs Simple Dict Plus

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

Head to head
About

Boil

Features
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About

Simple Dict Plus

Features
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A simple, lightweight, and high-performance offline dictionary that easily indexes and searches large dictionary files. Currently supports dictionary formats: zim (Wikipedia), mdx, dsl. **Features:** 1. Multiple search methods: Supports keyword search, regular expression matching, and fuzzy search, helping you easily find target entries in large dictionaries. 2. "Reading Area" function: You can add entries you want to look up to the reading area. The app will save the entry's open state for easy access anytime. It also records the reading progress, and when the app is closed and reopened, the entry will automatically jump to the previous reading position. 3. Rich dictionary format support: This app currently supports zim, mdx, and dsl format dictionaries. There are many dictionaries available online for download, and there are also tools for creating your own dictionaries. 4. Lightweight and high-performance dictionary indexing: Fast startup and efficient search. You can add a large number of dictionaries without worrying about affecting the app's performance. 5. More features (such as reading history and favorites) will be added in future updates. **Note:** This app does not provide any dictionary content. You need to search, download, or create dictionaries in the corresponding format and import them into the app for use. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Boil4 screens
Simple Dict Plus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Simple Dict Plus at 3 against Boil's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Boil sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Simple Dict Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boil ships an update every 8 months, Simple Dict Plus every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Boil versus Simple Dict Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoilSimple Dict Plus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 6 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS16.116.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElias GanderๅŸนๅŸบ ็Ž‹

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Boil

One-time3
  • Small tip$2.99
  • Medium tip$5.99
  • Large tip$9.99
2 purchases

Simple Dict Plus

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Version Subscription$0.491 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Version$0.99

Questions

Is Boil free?
Boil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Dict Plus free?
Simple Dict Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Boil or Simple Dict Plus have ads?
Neither Boil nor Simple Dict Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boil or Simple Dict Plus?
Boil ships an update every 8 months, and Simple Dict Plus every 6 months. Most recently, Boil was updated on October 4, 2026 and Simple Dict Plus on October 4, 2026.

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