Malay Dictionary vs Malay Origin Dictionary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Malay Dictionary
This free, offline application serves as a dual dictionary for Malay and English, offering auto-complete suggestions and a text-to-speech feature. It also functions as a learning tool with multiple-choice quizzes and a study plan section to help users expand their vocabulary.
- Dual offline dictionary
- Text-to-speech for English & Malay
- Auto-complete suggestions
- English antonyms
- Study plan
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
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Malay to English and English to Malay Dictionary. Its free and offline application. You can search both English and Malay words with auto-complete suggestions. Dictionary contains 33,877 Malay and 58,227 English words. This is not only a dictionary but also a learning tool. MCQ (Multiple Choice Question) option available. There is auto suggestion so you need not type full words. You can add words to study plan. Features- - DUAL dictionary Offline - Text to speech feature for both English & Malay - Auto-complete suggestions - Antonyms (opposite words) for English words - Study plan section - MCQ (Multiple Choice Question)
Malay Origin Dictionary
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This app provides Malay origin dictionary. Malay words are listed with detailed etymology and meaning. Entries are cross-referenced to other entries. Learning the origin of Malay words will help you to learn Malay vocabulary efficiently. If you are looking for an etymological dictionary to assist with your learning of Malay, this dictionary is the one to get. ● Dictionary - Detailed etymology and meaning - Cross reference - Synonym, antonym - Alternative forms - Usage notes - Sentences - Share or copy an entry ● Units - 103 units - Learn entries in a unit with flashcards ● Basic features: - Search feature: search by word or by origin - Voice search - Bookmark feature - Built-in dictionary - Learn 10 Malay words daily
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Malay Dictionary at Free against Malay Origin Dictionary's $1.99. Malay Dictionary also leads on update cadence (every 8 months vs every 41 months) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 11.0). Malay Origin Dictionary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Malay Dictionary is free to download; Malay Origin Dictionary costs $1.99 up front. Malay Dictionary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Malay Origin Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.
Malay Dictionary ships an update every 8 months, Malay Origin Dictionary every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Malay Dictionary | Malay Origin Dictionary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 41 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TopOfStack Software Limited | Trang Hoai |
In-app purchases
Malay Dictionary
- Ad free Dictionary Pro!$4.99
Malay Origin Dictionary
No in-app purchases
