Comparison

Dictionary Academic vs Earmark Audiobooks

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

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About

Dictionary Academic

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
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Dictionary Academic is a reliable and easy-to-use English dictionary specially designed for students, educators, and academic learners. Whether you're studying for exams, writing academic papers, or building your vocabulary, this app provides accurate definitions, real-world examples, and curated word lists to help you succeed. Key Features: ● Contains over 10,000 English words with detailed definitions ● Real-world example sentences for better understanding ● Fast and intelligent search with auto-suggestions ● Offline access – no internet needed ● Clean and distraction-free user interface ● Bookmark your favorite or important words ● Light and Dark modes for better reading experience ● Includes the 3000 and 5000 most frequently used English words, perfect for learners preparing for IELTS, TOEFL, and academic writing Ideal for university students, language learners, and anyone looking to master academic-level English vocabulary. Download Dictionary Academic today and explore 10,000+ essential English words — anytime, anywhere, even offline!

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Earmark Audiobooks

Features
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Your audiobooks. Your files. Your place in the story. Earmark brings your MP3s, M4Bs and other audio files into a personal audiobook library. Listen from folders in Files or iCloud Drive, stream from your NAS, or download books for offline listening. No account, subscription or ads. SETTLE INTO A GOOD BOOK • Adjust playback from 0.5x to 3x with natural pitch and a speed remembered for each book. • Jump between chapters, skip back or forward, and save bookmarks. • Fall asleep with a timer, including an end-of-chapter option. • Pick up the thread with smart rewind after a pause. • Control playback from the lock screen and CarPlay's Now Playing screen. • Save listening presets for the way you like to listen. A SHELF THAT MAKES SENSE Browse by author, series or folder, and search your collection. Earmark uses file tags and folder names to group tracks into books, including multi-disc folders. Find duplicates, adjust book groupings, and put tracks in the right order. Save smart lists and see new arrivals without losing your place. AT HOME OR ON THE ROAD Connect an SMB share to browse your NAS alongside local books. Stream while your server is reachable, or prepare books for an offline trip. Reconnect a moved library and back up your library state to keep your organization and listening progress safe. YOUR COLLECTION STAYS YOURS Playing a book leaves its audio files where they are. Downloads, moves into Earmark and uploads to your NAS happen only when you request them. Bring your own audiobooks; no catalog or books are included. Free and open source. No analytics, donation prompts or rating nags. Source code: github.com/vanities/earmark Supported audio: MP3, M4A, M4B, AAC, WAV, AIFF, CAF and FLAC.

Screenshots

Dictionary Academic4 screens
Earmark Audiobooks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Dictionary Academic at 15.2 against Earmark Audiobooks's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Dictionary Academic versus Earmark Audiobooks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDictionary AcademicEarmark Audiobooks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMinh Le CongAM2 LLC

In-app purchases

None

Dictionary Academic

No in-app purchases

None

Earmark Audiobooks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dictionary Academic free?
Dictionary Academic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Earmark Audiobooks free?
Earmark Audiobooks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dictionary Academic or Earmark Audiobooks have ads?
Neither Dictionary Academic nor Earmark Audiobooks shows ads.

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