Yomu vs Ordinary Japanese Dictionary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Yomu
This app offers a fast, offline Japanese dictionary with a futuristic, liquid glass design. It focuses on essential vocabulary and provides native audio for words and sentences, along with smart study tools like history and favorites.
- Instant offline search
- Futuristic liquid glass design
- Native audio for words and sentences
- Curated core vocabulary (20,000 words)
- History timeline
- Favorites list
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【Redefining Japanese Learning】 Yomu is more than a Japanese dictionary. It is a modern learning companion that combines ultra-fast offline lookup, AI-powered search, structured kana study, vocabulary review, document reading, and seamless sync in one focused app. In Version 1.2, Yomu expands from word lookup into real reading and visual recognition. You can now scan photos or import images to batch search Japanese words, save recognized results to favorites, and read Japanese documents while looking up unfamiliar words as you go. Whether you are studying kana, building vocabulary, or learning from real Japanese content, Yomu helps you learn faster with less friction. 【Key Features】 • Photo & Image Batch Lookup Scan with the camera or import images to recognize and batch search Japanese words quickly. • Save Batch Results to Favorites After searching words from photos or images, save useful results to favorites for later review and memorization. • Reading Mode for Japanese Documents Read Japanese documents inside the app and look up unfamiliar words as you go for a smoother learning flow. • AI-Powered Search Go beyond traditional dictionaries. Even words not included in the database can be explained using AI, including meaning, grammar, usage, and context. • Ultra-Fast Offline Dictionary No internet required for core lookup. Get instant results with zero waiting time. Includes 20,000+ essential Japanese words for daily conversation, travel, and JLPT preparation. • Structured Kana Course A clear step-by-step learning path for Hiragana and Katakana, designed especially for beginners. • Vocabulary Learning System Create your own word lists, save important terms, and review them at your own pace to build long-term retention. • Native Apple Experience Clean, focused design built for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with Dark Mode and iCloud sync support. • Native Pronunciation Listen to words and example sentences to improve pronunciation and listening comprehension. • Yomu Premium Unlock enhanced AI search, advanced vocabulary tools, iCloud sync, and future premium learning features. 【From the Developer】 Yomu is a long-term independent project built with care. I believe Japanese learning should feel simple, focused, and practical. My goal is to help you understand more Japanese every day—whether from a single word, a photo, or a full document. 【Contact & Support】 Email: [yomu@mose.ltd](mailto:yomu@mose.ltd) Web: yomu.mose.ltd Mose Studio We pack pixels. More https:// mose.ltd Privacy Policy: https://yomu.mose.ltd/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Ordinary Japanese Dictionary
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A Japanese dictionary for reading and studying offline. Features: - Search and read with no internet connection - Search any way you like: kanji, kana, romaji, or a word in English or Russian - Understands word forms: type 食べた, find 食べる - Reader: paste any text and tap any word to look it up - Furigana and pitch accent - Audio pronunciation for the most common words - Text recognition (OCR) — offline - Handwriting input — offline - Voice search - Built-in English (JMdict) and Russian (Warodai) dictionaries - Import custom dictionaries in an open format — you can even ask an AI to generate one for you - Search history with CSV export — feed it to your favorite AI assistant to build flashcards - Quick links to jisho.org, www.wanikani.com and other popular resources - Appearance settings: color themes, Japanese fonts, text sizes The dictionary is built from open-data projects and is completely free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ordinary Japanese Dictionary at none against Yomu's 3. Ordinary Japanese Dictionary also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Yomu sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Ordinary Japanese Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.
Yomu ships an update every 6 weeks, Ordinary Japanese Dictionary weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Yomu | Ordinary Japanese Dictionary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 414 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 帅 多 | Anton Saraev |
In-app purchases
Yomu
- Yomu Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Yomu Premium Annual$19.991 Year
- Yomu Premium Lifetime$59.99
Ordinary Japanese Dictionary
No in-app purchases



