Comparison

LensDict vs Tryslate

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

Head to head
About

LensDict

Instantly define words by simply pointing your camera at them, no typing or internet needed. This app offers powerful lookup with multiple dictionaries, text-to-speech, and offline functionality. Save words, add notes, and create flashcards for effective learning.

Highlights
  • Zero-input camera dictionary
  • Offline word definitions
  • Multiple built-in dictionaries
  • Text-to-speech pronunciation
  • Save and organize words
  • Customizable flash card decks
Features
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LensDict is a zero-input camera dictionary. Point your camera at any text and instantly see word definitions — no typing, no tapping, no internet connection needed. Everything runs locally on your device. **How it works** Simply aim your camera at a book, article, menu, or sign. LensDict automatically detects the word at the center crosshair, highlights it, and shows the definition in a floating card. Tap the screen to pause and explore deeper. **Powerful lookup** • Two built-in dictionaries: WordNet 3.1 and Wiktionary — with automatic fallback if a word isn't found in one • Long-press any word in a definition to look it up (deep lookup) • Lemmatization recognizes word forms — "running" finds "run", "children" finds "child" • Text-to-speech pronunciation for every word • Works entirely offline — no internet connection required **Save & organize** • Bookmark words with one tap — each save captures a snapshot of what you were reading • Add personal notes with color coding to any saved word • Browse saved words with swipe navigation **Flash Card Sets (Premium)** • Organize saved words into custom-colored flash card decks by topic, lesson, or difficulty • Two-sides study mode: see the word first, tap to reveal the definition — perfect for self-testing • Shuffle mode for randomized review • Copy or move words between sets • Unlimited saved words (free users can save up to 50) **Premium Plans** • Monthly, yearly (with 7-day free trial), or one-time lifetime purchase • Free users enjoy full camera dictionary and up to 50 saved words **Privacy first** • No account required • No data leaves your device • No tracking, no ads Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tryslate

Enhance your reading and language learning by translating sentences from books. Receive instant feedback on your translations, explore grammar, and practice with interactive exercises. Supports various import formats for a personalized learning experience.

Highlights
  • Import own books (PDF, EPUB, MOBI, Word, Markdown)
  • Sentence-by-sentence translation practice
  • Color-coded feedback with explanations
  • Grammar exploration with animations
  • Offline reading aloud
  • AI-powered feedback and level estimates
Features
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Interface and learning languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Arabic. Tryslate turns reading into your own language practice. Open a book, choose a sentence and write your translation. Red, yellow and green feedback helps you notice the details, with explanations in a language you understand. • Read your own books: import text-based PDF, EPUB, MOBI, Word, Markdown and text files. Scanned PDFs are not supported. • Practice sentence by sentence: keep reading after you submit. Feedback collects quietly for you to read together later. • Start with short reads: online feedback for A1 and A2 short reads is free. • Understand the structure: explore grammar in concise or detailed animations, with explanations alongside the original. • Offline reading aloud: download a language voice to hear text on your device. Tryslate Pro Monthly and annual subscriptions offer the same access: online translation feedback and explanations for imported documents and B1–C2 short reads. Prices appear in the app and Apple's purchase confirmation. The annual plan is billed once per year. Subscriptions renew automatically; manage or cancel them in your Apple account's subscription settings. Restore Purchases is available in the app. Your books stay on your device. Online AI features require an internet connection and ask for your consent before first sending text excerpts, translations or practice results. You can turn them off in Settings. AI feedback and level estimates are learning aids and may be inaccurate. Privacy Policy: https://yidu.wandernovainc.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://yidu.wandernovainc.com/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LensDict4 screens
Tryslate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tryslate at daily against LensDict's every 2 weeks. LensDict's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. LensDict sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Tryslate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 LensDict against 5.0 for Tryslate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LensDict ships an update every 2 weeks, Tryslate daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LensDict versus Tryslate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLensDictTryslate
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB197 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuyuan Chang咏冬 王

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LensDict

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription - Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Subscription - Lifetime$39.99
2 purchases

Tryslate

Subscriptions2
  • Yidu Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yidu Pro Annual$79.991 Year

Questions

Is LensDict free?
LensDict is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tryslate free?
Tryslate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LensDict or Tryslate?
LensDict and Tryslate are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do LensDict or Tryslate have ads?
Neither LensDict nor Tryslate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LensDict or Tryslate?
LensDict ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tryslate daily. Most recently, LensDict was updated on November 5, 2026 and Tryslate on November 6, 2026.

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