LibreDict vs Instash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Instash
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | LibreDict | Instash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KIRILL YUKHIN | Tanishq Jain |
In-app purchases
LibreDict
No in-app purchases
Instash
No in-app purchases









