Boil vs Simple Dict Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Boil
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Simple Dict Plus
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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/
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Verdict
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.
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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.
Boil ships an update every 8 months, Simple Dict Plus every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.
| Parameter | Boil | Simple Dict Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 6 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 16.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elias Gander | ๅนๅบ ็ |
In-app purchases
Boil
- Small tip$2.99
- Medium tip$5.99
- Large tip$9.99
Simple Dict Plus
- Pro Version Subscription$0.491 Year
- Pro Version$0.99









