Comparison

DictSharp vs VietSpeaks

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

Head to head
About

DictSharp

This application provides a comprehensive offline English dictionary with multiple language pairs and definitions. Users can manage dictionaries, search terms efficiently, and view pronunciations. It's designed for effective vocabulary learning and quick word lookups.

Highlights
  • Offline dictionary access
  • Multiple dictionary support (English-Vietnamese, Vietnamese-English, English-English)
  • Dictionary manager for downloading and deleting dictionaries
  • Fast dictionary lookup and search
  • Word definition viewer with navigation
  • Text-to-speech pronunciation (US, UK, AU voices)
  • Customizable audio file support for pronunciation
Features
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DictSharp is a mobile English dictionary application that supports multiple English dictionaries. The following dictionaries are bundled with the DictSharp English Dictionary application. - English-Vietnamese Dictionary ( 11,0784 entries ) - Vietnamese English Dictionary ( 75,294 entries ) - English English Dictionary ( 157,521 entries ) The DictSharp English Dictionary application is a great mobile offline dictionary application for everyone. You can download this application onto your iPhone / iPad for free and set up your own favorite dictionaries or just use the bundled dictionaries. DictSharp will help you look up new words in many dictionaries, and explanations will help you learn new words effectively. The DictSharp English Dictionary application includes the following core features. ▶ DICTIONARY MANAGER The dictionary manager in the DictSharp Dictionary app provides the ability for users to download and install English dictionaries in stardict format on the fly. DictSharp supports many Stardict English dictionaries. It also allows users to delete or disable the dictionary volumes that they no longer need to save disk space and increase performance. To use your own Stardict dictionaries, you need to install dictionary files using one of the following methods. - Browse and select a zip file with the type .zip or .tar.bz2 that contains your Stardict files from the Files application on your mobile device to set up - Download and set up your own dictionaries by entering a URL string to a remote zip file (file type supported: .zip, .tar.bz2) that contains a stardict dictionary ▶ DICTIONARY LOOKUP / SEARCH The DictSharp Dictionary app uses its algorithm to effectively search for terms in multiple offline dictionaries concurrently and asynchronously. DictSharp provides the offline mode to allow users to search for terms without an Internet connection, and the search autocomplete allows users to filter word variants quickly by recommending predictions as they type. ▶ DICTIONARY DEFINITION VIEWER The DictSharp Dictionary app provides a friendly and consistent UI for users to view different definitions and meanings of a word or term found in many dictionaries. When users read definitions, they can touch another word to navigate to that word. The word definition viewer in DictSharp also allows users to go back and forward to the words that they have recently viewed. ▶ PRONUNCIATION / VOICE SPEECH The DictSharp Dictionary app uses Text-To-Speech (TTS) to pronounce words in US, UK, or AU voices by default. You can select a voice from the settings screen. Because TTS is a speech synthesis technology that converts text into spoken voice, it may differ from natural voices. Therefore, DictSharp provides an additional way in which you can download and install your own audio files from the settings screen. Currently, there are some limits to this functionality. It may not work correctly with all the voice formats and folder structures. ▶ VOCABULARY MANAGER The DictSharp Dictionary app provides a vocabulary manager that allows users to bookmark their favorite and recent words. It also includes a set of important words (IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC) for quick reference and learning. ▶ REMOVAL OF ADS The DictSharp Dictionary app provides the ability for users to use In-App Purchase to remove ads. CONTACT US: If you have any questions, feedback, or suggestions, please email us at support@technexity.com.

About

VietSpeaks

Features
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Master English Pronunciation with AI-Powered Feedback VietSpeaks is the ultimate pronunciation practice app designed specifically for Vietnamese ESL learners. Get instant, accurate feedback on your English pronunciation using advanced on-device AI technology—no internet required. FOCUSED ON YOUR NEEDS Practice the 7 most challenging phonemes for Vietnamese speakers: - TH sounds (think, the, this) - SH sounds (ship, sheep, shoe) - V sounds (very, voice, have) - R sounds (red, run, right) - NG sounds (sing, ring, long) - AE vowel sounds (cat, bat, hat) KEY FEATURES Instant AI Feedback Our advanced Wav2Vec2-based AI analyzes your speech in real-time and provides precise pronunciation scores. Get specific feedback on common Vietnamese speaker errors like D→TH, F→TH, and B→V substitutions. Works Offline Practice anywhere, anytime! Our AI engine runs completely on your device—no internet connection needed for pronunciation practice. Class Integration Join classes, complete assignments from your teacher, and track your progress. Perfect for students in English classes or language centers. Progress Tracking Monitor your improvement with detailed analytics: - Track your pronunciation accuracy over time - Build practice streaks - See your proficiency levels for each phoneme - Identify patterns in your errors Bilingual Support Receive feedback in both English and Vietnamese for better understanding. For Teachers & Schools Teachers can create custom assignments, manage classes, and monitor student progress through our web dashboard. Perfect for English language centers and schools in Vietnam. Adaptive Learning Get personalized practice suggestions based on your performance. Focus on the sounds you need to improve most. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vietspeaks.com/terms-of-service/#privacy

Screenshots

DictSharp4 screens
VietSpeaks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VietSpeaks at none against DictSharp's shown. VietSpeaks also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. DictSharp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and VietSpeaks sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DictSharp ships an update every 5 months, VietSpeaks every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DictSharp versus VietSpeaks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDictSharpVietSpeaks
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB157 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNam TranJonathan Curtis

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DictSharp

One-time1
  • DictSharp PRO$4.99
4 purchases

VietSpeaks

Subscriptions4
  • Personal Monthly$4.991 Month
  • VietSpeaks Pro$9.991 Month
  • VietSpeaks Personal (Annual)$49.991 Year
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  • VietSpeaks Pro (Annual)$99.991 Year

Questions

Is DictSharp free?
DictSharp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VietSpeaks free?
VietSpeaks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DictSharp or VietSpeaks have ads?
DictSharp shows ads; VietSpeaks does not.
Which is updated more often, DictSharp or VietSpeaks?
DictSharp ships an update every 5 months, and VietSpeaks every 3 weeks. Most recently, DictSharp was updated on October 8, 2026 and VietSpeaks on October 10, 2026.

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