# Text Alchemy vs UniDict (EN・繁・简・粵・日・한)

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UniDict (EN・繁・简・粵・日・한) at none against Text Alchemy's 4. UniDict (EN・繁・简・粵・日・한) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). Text Alchemy's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Alchemy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. UniDict (EN・繁・简・粵・日・한) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Text Alchemy ships an update fortnightly, UniDict (EN・繁・简・粵・日・한) every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Alchemy | UniDict (EN・繁・简・粵・日・한) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Size | 74 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chun Yu Kam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870007199) | [HAN WEI WANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/928406183) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Alchemy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-alchemy/id6757970013)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium+ Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium+ Yearly | $119.99 | per year |


### UniDict (EN・繁・简・粵・日・한)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unidict-en/id6781592056)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Alchemy free?

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

### Is UniDict (EN・繁・简・粵・日・한) free?

UniDict (EN・繁・简・粵・日・한) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Text Alchemy or UniDict (EN・繁・简・粵・日・한) have ads?

Text Alchemy shows ads; UniDict (EN・繁・简・粵・日・한) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text Alchemy or UniDict (EN・繁・简・粵・日・한)?

Text Alchemy ships an update fortnightly, and UniDict (EN・繁・简・粵・日・한) every 6 days. Most recently, Text Alchemy was updated on November 9, 2026 and UniDict (EN・繁・简・粵・日・한) on October 31, 2026.

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