# MDict AD vs Dictionaries

The clearest difference is rating: MDict AD at 5.0 against Dictionaries's 4.1. MDict AD also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 23). Dictionaries's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 12 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dictionaries sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. MDict AD asks for nothing beyond the download.

MDict AD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dictionaries has 84 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of MDict AD's written reviews are positive against 57% of Dictionaries's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MDict AD ships an update every 12 months, Dictionaries every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MDict AD | Dictionaries |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mdict-ad/id894362875/reviews)** | [4.1 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionaries/id1380563956/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **84** |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **56.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [文伟 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/389083589) | [物書堂](https://appshunter.io/developer/284350529) |

## What reviewers say

### MDict AD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mdict-ad/id894362875)

This is a dictionary application that supports multiple languages and offers fast lookups. It allows users to download various dictionary data packs and features pronunciation support, favorites, and search history.

**Highlights:** Fast lookup and loading speed, Support for rich text content, Pronunciation support, Favorites and search history, In-page search

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dictionaries

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionaries/id1380563956)

Access and search multiple dictionaries simultaneously in one app. Purchase various language dictionaries, including English and Japanese, from an in-app store. Features include batch searching, handwriting input, and cross-dictionary navigation.

**Highlights:** Batch search multiple dictionaries, Purchase language dictionaries, Handwriting input support, Trace and Jump between words, Bookmark and categorize words, iCloud synchronization, Multitasking with other apps

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WISDOM English-Japanese 2 | Free | one-time |
| WISDOM English-Japanese | Free | one-time |
| COBUILD American 2nd edition | Free | one-time |
| COBUILD Advanced 9th edition | Free | one-time |
| DAIJIRIN | Free | one-time |
| 柯林斯 COBUILD 高级英汉双解词典 | Free | one-time |
| RGKO12 Upgrade | Free | one-time |
| REIKAI GAKUSHU KOKUGO 11th | $15.99 | one-time |
| REIKAI GAKUSYU KANJI 9th | $15.99 | one-time |
| Nihongo Bunkei Ziten: English | $19.99 | one-time |
| Basic Japanese Grammar | $20.99 | one-time |
| SHINMEIKAI 8 | $20.99 | one-time |
| Gendai Shin Kokugo Jiten | $20.99 | one-time |
| Meikyo Japanese Dictionary | $22.99 | one-time |
| DAIJISEN | $22.99 | one-time |
| Japanese Colloquial Expressions | $25.99 | one-time |
| WISDOM English-Japanese 3 | $26.99 | one-time |
| DAIJIRIN 4 | $28.99 | one-time |
| Shogakukan Chinese-Japanese | $31.99 | one-time |
| OALD 10 | $32.99 | one-time |
| Japanese Collocations | $33.99 | one-time |
| NHK Japanese Pronunciation | $36.99 | one-time |
| SHOGAKUKAN Korean-Japanese | $47.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MDict AD free?

MDict AD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dictionaries free?

Dictionaries is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MDict AD or Dictionaries?

MDict AD is rated higher. MDict AD averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dictionaries averages 4.1 from 84 ratings.

### Do MDict AD or Dictionaries have ads?

MDict AD shows ads; Dictionaries does not.

### Which is updated more often, MDict AD or Dictionaries?

MDict AD ships an update every 12 months, and Dictionaries every 4 days. Most recently, MDict AD was updated on August 14, 2026 and Dictionaries on September 21, 2026.

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