Comparison

LibreDict vs Instash

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

Head to head
About

LibreDict

This app provides a fast, offline dictionary with over 300,000 words across five languages. It prioritizes privacy with no ads or tracking, offering a clean interface and customizable search results.

Highlights
  • 100% Offline access
  • Five built-in dictionaries
  • Supports four app languages
  • Smart Arabic search
  • Color-coded results
  • Customizable dictionary order
  • Import custom dictionaries
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LibreDict is a lightweight, ultra-fast dictionary built for focus and privacy. With over 300,000 words across five built-in dictionaries, you can search and learn without ever needing an internet connection. Key features: - 100% Offline: Every dictionary lives on your device — perfect for travelers and students. - Five Dictionaries Included: English (WordNet), Russian–English, Spanish–English, English–Spanish, and Arabic–English. - Four App Languages: Use LibreDict in English, Russian, Spanish, or Arabic — with full right-to-left layout for Arabic. - Smart Arabic Search: Type Arabic words without diacritics and still find the vocalized entries. - Color-Coded Results: Each dictionary has its own colored stripe, so you instantly see where a word comes from. - Your Order, Your Way: Sort by relevance or put your preferred dictionaries first, and drag to reorder them. - Expandable Library: Import your own custom dictionaries via .json or .sqlite files. - Privacy First: No ads, no tracking, no accounts, no data collection. - Minimalist Design: A clean, fast interface optimized for readability. - Manage Sources: View detailed statistics for each dictionary and toggle any of them on or off. LibreDict stays out of your way — just you and the words.

About

Instash

Features
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Stop mindless scrolling. Start learning in minutes. Instash turns your daily scroll into something meaningful. Explore curated “stashes” of short, powerful lessons across psychology, philosophy, finance, productivity, and more. Designed for modern attention spans, each lesson is clear, concise, and built to stick.

Screenshots

LibreDict3 screens
Instash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Instash at 13.0 against LibreDict's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LibreDict ships an update every 3 weeks, Instash every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
LibreDict versus Instash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLibreDictInstash
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKIRILL YUKHINTanishq Jain

In-app purchases

None

LibreDict

No in-app purchases

None

Instash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LibreDict free?
LibreDict is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Instash free?
Instash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LibreDict or Instash have ads?
Neither LibreDict nor Instash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LibreDict or Instash?
LibreDict ships an update every 3 weeks, and Instash every 10 days. Most recently, LibreDict was updated on September 18, 2026 and Instash on October 16, 2026.

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