Comparison

Dictora vs Danci

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

Head to head
About

Dictora

This minimalist dictionary app provides quick access to over 100,000 English-Chinese entries. Enjoy offline access, pronunciation guides, and convenient search features. An optional upgrade unlocks cloud syncing and all premium functionalities.

Highlights
  • Offline 100K+ entry database
  • British and American accent pronunciation
  • Search history with optional iCloud sync
  • Spotlight Search integration
  • Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Control Center widgets
  • Minimalist and intuitive interface
Features
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Dictora is a minimalist EN–ZH dictionary app that removes unnecessary interfaces and interactions, bringing back the pure, focused experience of looking up words. --- - Offline Database: 100K+ entries with millisecond response for instant results - Pure View: A light and intuitive definition display - Word Pronunciation: Supports both British and American accents - Search History: Automatically saves your lookups and optionally syncs via iCloud for seamless cross-device consistency (iCloud sync requires an upgrade) - Spotlight Search: Access entries directly through system search - Widgets: Available for the Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Control Center --- Upgrade to Dictora Plus to unlock all features. One-time purchase for lifetime access. Prices may vary by region. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. --- - Terms of Use: https://apps.the3ash.com/dictora/terms - Privacy Policy: https://apps.the3ash.com/dictora/privacy - Contact: dictora@the3ash.com

About

Danci

This app provides offline English-Chinese dictionary lookups with bilingual definitions and examples. It helps users learn and retain new vocabulary through spaced review, personalized learning plans, and home screen widgets. Pro features include cloud translation and iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • Offline English-Chinese dictionary
  • Bilingual definitions and examples
  • Spaced review and memory curves
  • Vocabulary learning plans
  • Home and lock screen widgets
  • Cloud AI translation (Pro)
  • iCloud sync (Pro)
Features
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Turn the words you look up into vocabulary you keep. Danci brings offline lookup, bilingual definitions and examples together with review, widgets and reminders, so English fits more naturally into your day. Look Up and Collect • Offline Dictionary: Look up words without an internet connection using the built-in ECDICT database. • Instant Search: Find Chinese translations, English definitions, phonetics and parts of speech as you type. • Bilingual Examples: Understand usage through English-Chinese examples with the word and its forms highlighted. • American and British Pronunciation: Choose your preferred accent and become familiar with how words sound. • Vocabulary History: Keep the words you look up, mark those you have mastered and focus on what you are still learning. • Home and Lock Screen Widgets: Keep words you are learning in view throughout the day. Preview widget placements and follow the setup guide to add them. Learn with Pro • Spaced Review and Memory Curves: Review according to your progress, with priority given to words you are more likely to forget. • Vocabulary Learning Plans: Choose a word list and daily addition target. New words are added to your learning list automatically, with fewer or no additions when your pending words or review backlog grows. • Word Reminders: Set a daily count and preferred time windows for local word notifications. Tap a notification to view the word. • Cloud AI Translation: Translate sentences and passages, with results appearing progressively. Internet access is required and a monthly usage allowance applies. • iCloud Sync: Keep word records in sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac. Unlock Pro with a subscription or a lifetime purchase. Dictionary Content Phonetics, parts of speech, Collins star ratings, Oxford core vocabulary and exam tags and word lists for Chinese school exams, CET-4/6, Kaoyan, IELTS, TOEFL and GRE. A text-first design keeps the focus on lookup and learning. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rabithua.github.io/danci-releases/PRIVACY.html

Screenshots

Dictora4 screens
Danci4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Dictora at 3 against Danci's 1. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Dictora sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Danci sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dictora against 5.0 for Danci. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dictora versus Danci: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDictoraDanci
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB210 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer家辉 孙宗泉 赵

Customer experience

Dictora

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Danci

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dictora

One-time1
  • Dictora Plus$0.99
3 purchases

Danci

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Pro7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Quarterly Pro$1.993 Months
  • Yearly Pro$6.991 Year

Questions

Is Dictora free?
Dictora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Danci free?
Danci is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dictora or Danci?
Dictora and Danci are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Dictora or Danci have ads?
Neither Dictora nor Danci shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dictora or Danci?
Dictora ships an update every 5 days, and Danci every 5 days. Most recently, Dictora was updated on October 18, 2026 and Danci on October 20, 2026.

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