Comparison

OpenMDict vs VocabMesh(沃麦英汉词典)一款极简风格的英汉智能词典

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

Head to head
About

OpenMDict

This free, open-source dictionary reader allows you to view definitions from multiple dictionaries simultaneously. It offers pop-up lookup from any app and syncs your dictionaries, bookmarks, and history across devices via iCloud. Includes over 65 curated dictionaries to get you started.

Highlights
  • Multiple layout modes (Columns, Grid, List)
  • Pop-up lookup via Action Extension
  • Jump search within definitions
  • iCloud sync for dictionaries and history
  • Import unlimited dictionaries and create groups
  • Includes 65+ curated open-source dictionaries
  • Dark mode enhancements with adjustable brightness
Features
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OpenMDict is a free, open-source MDict (.mdx/.mdd) dictionary reader for iPhone and iPad. ► THREE LAYOUT MODES & MULTI-WINDOW ON iPadOS - View definitions from multiple dictionaries simultaneously in Columns, Grid, or List layout — compare and cross-reference at a glance. - Desktop-class productivity with multiple windows and 30+ keyboard shortcuts. ► POP-UP LOOKUP & JUMP SEARCH - Look up words from any app via the Action Extension pop-up. - Keep jump-searching unfamiliar terms within definitions until every word is clear. ► iCLOUD SYNC & UNLIMITED GROUPS - Dictionaries, bookmarks, history, and lookup counts sync across all your devices - Import unlimited dictionaries, create unlimited groups, no subscriptions, no ads, no paid tiers. ► PRESET DICTS INCLUDED & DARK ENHANCEMENTS - Choose from 65 curated open-source dictionaries (WordNet, JMdict, CC-CEDICT, and more) — download and start using immediately. - Enhance third-party dictionaries' readability in dark mode, with 7 levels of adjustable brightness per dictionary. MORE FEATURES • Full MDict format support: V1 (LZO), V2 (zlib), MDD resources, obfuscated dictionaries • Lemma-aware search — finds base forms and inflected variants automatically • Siri Shortcuts, Spotlight search, Quick Actions, Share Extension, Drag & Drop • 13 languages: English, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 日本語, 한국어, Español, Deutsch, Français, Português (BR), Русский, Українська, العربية, हिन्दी

About

VocabMesh(沃麦英汉词典)一款极简风格的英汉智能词典

Features
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VocabMesh 是一款极简离线词典,内置 9 万+词条与真人口语发音,离线即可查询。 特色: 完全本地化的离线词典,在没有网络的情况下依然可以查询单词。内置了9w多词条,并配有词书功能。 它不仅给出释义,还提供按使用频率排序的义项、场景标签和词源故事解析,帮助用户真正理解单词。 每个词配有生活化例句与高频搭配,便于快速记忆与实际使用。 支持释义级收藏、闪卡复习,并可一键导出 Anki/CSV,方便深度学习。 配合近义词辨析、词族关联与中英互查,既适合日常查词,也适合系统学习。 我们的政策与协议: 隐私政策:https://vocabmesh.com/privacy 用户协议:https://vocabmesh.com/terms 联系方式:app 内->帮助与反馈->联系我们 邮箱:liseenliu@gmail.com

Screenshots

OpenMDict4 screens
VocabMesh(沃麦英汉词典)一款极简风格的英汉智能词典4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenMDict at none against VocabMesh(沃麦英汉词典)一款极简风格的英汉智能词典's 1. OpenMDict also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. VocabMesh(沃麦英汉词典)一款极简风格的英汉智能词典 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OpenMDict asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenMDict ships an update every 10 days, VocabMesh(沃麦英汉词典)一款极简风格的英汉智能词典 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OpenMDict versus VocabMesh(沃麦英汉词典)一款极简风格的英汉智能词典: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenMDictVocabMesh(沃麦英汉词典)一款极简风格的英汉智能词典
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB400 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHan Yin松 刘

In-app purchases

None

OpenMDict

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

VocabMesh(沃麦英汉词典)一款极简风格的英汉智能词典

One-time1
  • VocabMesh Pro 终身版$9.99

Questions

Is OpenMDict free?
OpenMDict is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VocabMesh(沃麦英汉词典)一款极简风格的英汉智能词典 free?
VocabMesh(沃麦英汉词典)一款极简风格的英汉智能词典 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OpenMDict or VocabMesh(沃麦英汉词典)一款极简风格的英汉智能词典 have ads?
Neither OpenMDict nor VocabMesh(沃麦英汉词典)一款极简风格的英汉智能词典 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenMDict or VocabMesh(沃麦英汉词典)一款极简风格的英汉智能词典?
OpenMDict ships an update every 10 days, and VocabMesh(沃麦英汉词典)一款极简风格的英汉智能词典 fortnightly. Most recently, OpenMDict was updated on October 24, 2026 and VocabMesh(沃麦英汉词典)一款极简风格的英汉智能词典 on October 28, 2026.

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