Comparison

My Dictionary vs Memory Trainer

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

Head to head
About

My Dictionary

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My Dictionary helps you build your own vocabulary library, one word at a time. CAPTURE ANYWHERE Jot down a word, record a quick voice note, or snap a photo the moment you hear or see something new โ€” sort it into full flashcards later. YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR WAY Add definitions, IPA pronunciation, part of speech, example sentences, synonyms, and antonyms. Search, filter, and group words however works for you. SPACED REPETITION REVIEW Words you know well come back less often; words you struggle with come back sooner โ€” so review time is always spent where it matters. PRACTICE THROUGH PLAY Hangman and Word Match turn review into a quick game, pulling straight from the words you're actually learning. WRITE & REHEARSE YOUR OWN SCRIPTS Write out a dialogue for travel, an interview, or everyday conversation, then read it aloud and get scored on your pronunciation. WORKS OFFLINE Your library lives on your device โ€” no account, no internet required for everyday use. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No ads, no analytics, no tracking. Your words stay yours.

About

Memory Trainer

Features
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Span helps you practise remembering the number sequences that matter in everyday life. Start with a short measure in the same order and in reverse order, then train with a focused daily session built from three exercises: โ€ข recall digits in the same or reverse order โ€ข hold a sequence in mind while counting backwards โ€ข remember a six-digit verification code through a short distraction Your records stay personal. Span shows your own measurements and progress over time without rankings, percentiles, or medical claims. Training data stays on your device, and no account is required. FREE ACCESS โ€ข Initial number-recall measure โ€ข First daily session of the day โ€ข Personal records โ€ข Grouping lesson SPAN PREMIUM โ€ข Additional daily sessions โ€ข Free practice in same-order, reverse-order, and verification-code modes Span Premium is available as an annual or weekly auto-renewable subscription. Prices, billing periods, and any introductory offer are shown by the App Store before purchase and may vary by country. You can manage or cancel your subscription from your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.michaeldardol.com/span/privacy/

Screenshots

My Dictionary4 screens
Memory Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

My Dictionary and Memory Trainer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
My Dictionary versus Memory Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy DictionaryMemory Trainer
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS18.017.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size25 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYonghong Fangmichael dardol

In-app purchases

None

My Dictionary

No in-app purchases

None

Memory Trainer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Dictionary free?
My Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Memory Trainer free?
Memory Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My Dictionary or Memory Trainer have ads?
Neither My Dictionary nor Memory Trainer shows ads.

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