# Dict Plus vs Translator

Dict Plus and Translator both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Dict Plus's written reviews are positive against 74% of Translator's. Dict Plus also leads on ratings volume (69K vs 8.5K). Translator's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dict Plus sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Translator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Dict Plus against 4.6 for Translator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dict Plus has 69K ratings behind it against 8.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Dict Plus's written reviews are positive against 74% of Translator's.

Dict Plus ships an update every 5 weeks, Translator every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dict Plus | Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (69K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dict-plus/id946818225/reviews)** | [4.6 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator-translate-box/id1031029942/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **69K** | 8.5K |
| Positive reviews | **85.8% of reviews** | 74.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 198 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vivinte](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121071936) | [Xung Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/414849435) |

## What reviewers say

### Dict Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dict-plus/id946818225)

This app serves as a comprehensive Arabic-English and English-Arabic dictionary and translator. It offers offline functionality for over 500,000 words, pronunciation, and examples, with online features for text and website translation.

**Highlights:** Offline dictionary with 500,000+ words, Text pronunciation (offline), Online text and website translation, Word examples and definitions, Favorites and history, Adjustable English accent

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dict Plus Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Dict Plus Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Dict Plus Pro for 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| Dict Plus Pro for 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| Dict Plus Pro for 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Synonyms package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Definition Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable to use
- 👍 Helpful for learning English
- 👍 Excellent dictionary with many features
- 👍 Accurate translations
- 👍 Improved English skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙁 New layout is not as good as the old one
- 🙁 Ads are too frequent and disruptive
- 🙁 Pronunciation of some words is incorrect

**Reported bugs**

- Loud ad sounds scare users
- Ads prevent users from being able to translate

**Requested features**

- Add ability to import favorite words
- Add option to print favorite words
- Improve sentence translation functionality
- Add offline translation capabilities
- Reduce or remove ads


### Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator-translate-box/id1031029942)

Instantly translate text, voice, and photos using multiple leading translation engines. Enjoy an ad-free experience and unlimited translation length with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Translate photos, Translate voice, Translate text, Multiple translation engines, Ad-free premium option, Unlimited text length

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version Monthly | $4.49 | per month |
| Premium Version Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Version | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent translator
- 💡 Multiple translation sources
- 🚀 Fast and smooth translations
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 Helpful for learning languages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezing
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Too many ads even with paid subscription
- 🔇 Issues with audio/voice translation
- 🤔 Confusing interface and instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Force closes after being open for a few seconds
- Translations not working properly for some languages
- Inconsistent performance across different devices
- Paid subscription not removing all ads

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve Tagalog and other language translations
- Provide offline translation capabilities
- Enhance text-to-speech quality
- Add more language options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dict Plus free?

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

### Is Translator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dict Plus or Translator?

Dict Plus is rated higher. Dict Plus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 69K ratings, while Translator averages 4.6 from 8.5K ratings.

### Do Dict Plus or Translator have ads?

Both Dict Plus and Translator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dict Plus or Translator?

Dict Plus ships an update every 5 weeks, and Translator every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dict Plus was updated on October 28, 2026 and Translator on October 28, 2026.

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