Comparison

Marolli Technical Dictionary vs Altroconsumo

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

Head to head
About

Marolli Technical Dictionary

Features
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This new edition, updated to the latest scientific and technological knowledge, draws on the skills of professionals working in various fields as well as a large group of editors and lexicographers. With over 215,000 entries, it has become a classic complement to any general English-Italian-English dictionary. Alongside the terminology of classical disciplines, such as mechanics, physics, chemistry and construction theory, there are also terms found in computer science, telecommunications, energy industry and business management. The "methodical" approach allows the users to find the sub-entries of the headwords grouped based on the affinity criterion of their meanings, offering a comprehensive picture of the use of each headword. The app's interface has been redesigned to provide a simpler and more intuitive experience. You can swipe the definitions to the right to return to the search results and improve the readability by pinching the text with two fingers to zoom in and out. In addition, you can tap on any word within the definitions and look it up directly in the dictionary without having to type it into the search box. A main menu that can be activated via an icon available at the top right of the screen enables all the features of the app: • Index search: displays in alphabetical order the headwords that match the characters typed in the search box • Advanced search: lets you search for headwords, in the phraseology, and in full text • Settings: allows you to choose the font size of the definitions and the language of the interface • History: keeps a record of the searches performed • Abbreviations: displays a table with an explanation of the abbreviations used within the definitions • Feedback: use it to provide suggestions, and notify errors, missing entries or other comments • Our apps: displays an updated and detailed catalog of our offer • Privacy and Credits: view legal notices about the app Features • Compatible with iOS 15.x and later versions • Check for updates online and use of the dictionary offline • User interface in Italian and English • 215.000 headwords and definitions • 140 search categories • Systematic information regarding the sectors terms are used in • Cross-references are highlighted and selectable within the definitions • Wide repertoire of phraseology • Clear graphic presentation and easy consultation • Sharing the definitions using the features available in the device, such as social media, e-mail, SMS, etc. For any suggestions, feedback, and other information about our products, please contact us at apps@edigeo.it Follow us on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/edigeosrl

About

Altroconsumo

Access the digital versions of consumer organization magazines on your iPhone and iPad. Subscribers get free digital access and member services. Non-subscribers can purchase individual issues.

Highlights
  • Digital magazine access
  • Member-exclusive services
  • Purchase individual issues
  • Offline reading
  • Continuous improvement
Features
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Prova subito la nuova versione digitale delle riviste di Altroconsumo, la principale organizzazione di consumatori italiana. Con l’app Altrocosumo non solo hai l’intera rivista sempre con te, comodamente a portata di iPhone e iPad, pronta per essere consultata ovunque, anche quando fai i tuoi acquisti. Se sei già abbonato ad Altroconsumo, la versione digitale per te è inclusa gratuitamente e ti dà accesso anche a tutti i servizi riservati ai soci. Ti basta inserire lo stesso indirizzo email e la stessa password che usi per il sito di Altroconsumo e non devi fare altro. Se sei abbonato, ma non ti sei ancora registrato al sito di Altroconsumo, questa è l’occasione buona per farlo: bastano pochi minuti, è semplice e naturalmente gratuito. Se non sei abbonato, puoi acquistare un numero intero che ti interessa attraverso questa app. Miglioriamo di continuo la nostra app per garantirti un'esperienza d'uso ottimale: assicurati di avere sempre l'ultima versione installata sul tuo dispositivo. Se hai suggerimenti scrivici a inedicola@altroconsumo.it.

Screenshots

Marolli Technical Dictionary4 screens
Altroconsumo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Altroconsumo at Free against Marolli Technical Dictionary's $22.99. Altroconsumo also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). Marolli Technical Dictionary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Altroconsumo is free to download; Marolli Technical Dictionary costs $22.99 up front. Altroconsumo sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Marolli Technical Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marolli Technical Dictionary ships an update every 9 months, Altroconsumo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Marolli Technical Dictionary versus Altroconsumo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarolli Technical DictionaryAltroconsumo
Price$22.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB25 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEdigeo S.r.l.Altroconsumo Edizioni s.r.l.

In-app purchases

None

Marolli Technical Dictionary

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Altroconsumo

One-time10
  • InTasca 210$3.99
  • IN+$3.99
  • Investi 1667$5.99
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  • Investi 1668$5.99
  • Investi 1669$5.99
  • Investi 1670$5.99
  • Investi 1671$5.99
  • Investi 1673$5.99
  • Investi 1674$5.99
  • IN+ 418$5.99

Questions

Is Marolli Technical Dictionary free?
Marolli Technical Dictionary costs $22.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Altroconsumo free?
Altroconsumo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Marolli Technical Dictionary or Altroconsumo have ads?
Neither Marolli Technical Dictionary nor Altroconsumo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Marolli Technical Dictionary or Altroconsumo?
Marolli Technical Dictionary ships an update every 9 months, and Altroconsumo every 2 months. Most recently, Marolli Technical Dictionary was updated on November 6, 2026 and Altroconsumo on November 2, 2026.

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