# Dict Plus vs UDictionary Translator

Dict Plus and UDictionary Translator both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Dict Plus's written reviews are positive against 59% of UDictionary Translator's. Dict Plus also leads on ratings volume (69K vs 9.3K). UDictionary Translator's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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 UDictionary Translator sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. 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 UDictionary Translator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dict Plus has 69K ratings behind it against 9.3K, 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 59% of UDictionary Translator's.

Dict Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, UDictionary Translator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dict Plus | UDictionary Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (69K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dict-plus/id946818225/reviews) | [4.6 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udictionary-translator/id1319771553/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **69K** | 9.3K |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 58.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 198 MB | 557 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Vivinte](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121071936) | [Youdao (Hong Kong) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1319771552) |

## 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


### UDictionary Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udictionary-translator/id1319771553)

Translate text, voice, and images across 108 languages. This app offers a comprehensive dictionary with native examples and pronunciation guides. Premium features include camera translation, a translate keyboard, and offline mode for seamless communication.

**Highlights:** Text translation in 108 languages, Voice translation with 47 accents, Authoritative built-in dictionaries, Camera translation via photo, Translate Keyboard for in-app use, Offline translation mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| U Dictionary PRO | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| U Dictionary PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| U-Dictionary PRO Monthly | $16.99 | per month |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 month | $16.99 | per month |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 year | $56.99 | per year |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 year | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent translation accuracy
- 🌐 Supports multiple languages
- 📚 Comprehensive dictionary with examples
- 🤖 Helpful text-to-speech feature
- 🔍 Useful scanning and translation capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive paywall and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional translation failures or errors
- 🔌 Requires internet connection for full functionality
- 🕰️ Slow performance and lag at times
- 📱 Limited features in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Translation unavailable due to 'no internet connection' error when online
- Scanning feature not working consistently
- Keyboard translation not functioning properly
- App crashes or freezes unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for all translation features
- Customizable text-to-speech voice options
- Ability to save favorite words or translations
- More language support, especially for less common languages
- Improved grammar and sentence structure analysis


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dict Plus free?

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

### Is UDictionary Translator free?

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

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

Dict Plus and UDictionary Translator are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 69K and 9.3K ratings respectively.

### Do Dict Plus or UDictionary Translator have ads?

Both Dict Plus and UDictionary Translator show ads.

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

Dict Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and UDictionary Translator fortnightly. Most recently, Dict Plus was updated on September 25, 2026 and UDictionary Translator on September 23, 2026.

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