# Dictionary Academic vs Trace

The clearest difference is rating: Trace at 5.0 against Dictionary Academic's 4.0. Dictionary Academic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Dictionary Academic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Trace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dictionary Academic | Trace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary-academic/id6745026728/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-unofficial-ao3-reader/id6791213935/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Minh Le Cong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1390649130) | [ZACHARY SAMUEL LAMBERT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891419670) |

## What reviewers say

### Dictionary Academic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary-academic/id6745026728)

This English dictionary app is designed for students and academic learners, offering over 10,000 words with definitions and examples. It features offline access, a clean interface, and curated word lists for exam preparation and vocabulary building.

**Highlights:** 10,000+ English words with definitions, Real-world example sentences, Fast and intelligent search, Offline access, Bookmark favorite words, Light and Dark modes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-unofficial-ao3-reader/id6791213935)

This app allows users to privately read and organize EPUB files downloaded from AO3 offline. It offers customizable reading settings, library management with personal tags and notes, and robust search and filtering capabilities for fanfiction.

**Highlights:** Offline EPUB reading, AO3 fanfiction organization, Customizable reading themes and fonts, Personalized library management, Advanced search and filtering, Optional cloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trace Unlimited Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Trace Unlimited Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dictionary Academic free?

Dictionary Academic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Trace free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dictionary Academic or Trace?

Trace is rated higher. Dictionary Academic averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Trace averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Dictionary Academic or Trace have ads?

Neither Dictionary Academic nor Trace shows ads.

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