# eLibrary Access vs Dictionary Academic

The clearest difference is rating: eLibrary Access at 5.0 against Dictionary Academic's 4.0. eLibrary Access also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.2). Dictionary Academic's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

eLibrary Access holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dictionary Academic has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | eLibrary Access | Dictionary Academic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elibrary-access/id979129684/reviews)** | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary-academic/id6745026728/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 121 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hurix Systems Pvt. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/429900405) | [Minh Le Cong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1390649130) |

## What reviewers say

### eLibrary Access

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elibrary-access/id979129684)

Access a vast collection of academic eBooks from various disciplines anytime, anywhere. Enjoy high-quality content with original layout fidelity, and utilize features like search, highlighting, and note-taking.

**Highlights:** Access eBooks anytime, anywhere, Browse 10,000+ academic titles, Maintain original textbook layout, Easy chapter navigation, Search, highlight, and add notes, Manage account and purchase history

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dictionary Academic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary-academic/id6745026728)

This English dictionary app is designed for students and academic learners, offering over 10,000 words with definitions and examples. It features offline access, a clean interface, and curated word lists for exam preparation and vocabulary building.

**Highlights:** 10,000+ English words with definitions, Real-world example sentences, Fast and intelligent search, Offline access, Bookmark favorite words, Light and Dark modes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eLibrary Access free?

eLibrary Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dictionary Academic free?

Dictionary Academic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, eLibrary Access or Dictionary Academic?

eLibrary Access is rated higher. eLibrary Access averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dictionary Academic averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do eLibrary Access or Dictionary Academic have ads?

Neither eLibrary Access nor Dictionary Academic shows ads.

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