Comparison

Wiktionary Reader vs Polydict

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

Head to head
About

Wiktionary Reader

Access a comprehensive, multilingual free dictionary. Search for keywords with full-text search and browse results. Explore random entries or manage your saved pages.

Highlights
  • Full-text search
  • Multilingual dictionary access
  • Browse random entries
  • Bookmark and history management
  • Language selection
Features
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Wiktionary Reader is a fast, focused way to explore Wiktionary — the free, collaborative, multilingual dictionary — on iPhone and iPad. SEARCH 198 LANGUAGE EDITIONS Look up words in English, Japanese, French, German, Chinese, and nearly 200 other Wiktionary editions. Reorder the language list to keep your favorites on top, and hide the ones you don't need. QUICK LOOKUPS Matching entries appear as soon as you search, and recent results are cached so repeat lookups show up instantly. Tap the dice button to discover a random entry and pick up a new word. A BETTER READING VIEW • Search an entry's title again with a single tap • Translate an entry into your preferred language with the globe button (powered by Google Translate) • Follow links freely with Home, Back, and Forward buttons • Open an entry in Safari or share it • Dark Mode support • Save images from entries to Photos BOOKMARKS AND HISTORY Bookmark the words you want to come back to. Every entry you open is added to your history automatically. Search and reorder both lists, and set how many items each one keeps. Export your bookmarks to a file and import them on another device. TWO-COLUMN LAYOUT ON LARGER SCREENS On an unfolded iPhone Duo or on iPad, search results appear on the left and the entry on the right, so you can move from word to word without losing your place. Fold your iPhone Duo and the app switches to a single column automatically. You can turn the two-column layout off in Settings. AVAILABLE IN 50 LANGUAGES The app's interface is localized into 50 languages, including English and Japanese. Wiktionary Reader is not an official app of the Wikimedia Foundation. Wiktionary content is written by its contributors and is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License and other licenses. An internet connection is required to search and read entries.

About

Polydict

This multilingual dictionary app allows users to search for words and view translations and detailed information across seven popular languages. It offers pronunciation guides, usage examples, and etymology to enhance language learning and word exploration.

Highlights
  • Search across 7 popular languages
  • Detailed definitions
  • Pronunciation guides
  • Usage examples
  • Etymology information
  • Synonyms and antonyms
Features
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Polydict is a multilingual reference dictionary for language learners, bilinguals, and word enthusiasts! With Polydict, you can search for words in any of the languages you know or are interested in, and see translations and detailed word information for that word in other languages. All without needing to switch between dictionary apps. Features: - Search for words and see translations in 7 of the world's most popular languages - See detailed definitions, complete with pronunciation guides, usage examples, etymology information, synonyms, antonyms, and more - Customize your search view to quickly see language information This app is designed specifically for people who are learning a new language, are bilingual, or have a passion for words and language. Whether you're a student, teacher, or professional, Polydict has something for you. Our extensive language database and intuitive interface make it easy for you to find the word you're looking for, and our in-depth word information is perfect for anyone looking to take their language learning to the next level.

Screenshots

Wiktionary Reader4 screens
Polydict4 screens

Verdict

The call

Wiktionary Reader and Polydict both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 51% of Wiktionary Reader's written reviews are positive against 0% of Polydict's. Wiktionary Reader also leads on ratings volume (63 vs 4). Polydict's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Wiktionary Reader against 3.8 for Polydict. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wiktionary Reader has 63 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Wiktionary Reader's written reviews are positive against 0% of Polydict's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Wiktionary Reader versus Polydict: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiktionary ReaderPolydict
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (63 ratings) — better3.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings63 — better4
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB9 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperKAZUYUKI TAJIMAJackson Bierfeldt

Customer experience

Wiktionary Reader

All ratings63 ratings
Positive68.3%
Neutral9.5%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral11.4%
Negative37.1%

Polydict

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Wiktionary Reader

No in-app purchases

None

Polydict

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wiktionary Reader free?
Wiktionary Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Polydict free?
Polydict is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wiktionary Reader or Polydict?
Wiktionary Reader is rated higher. Wiktionary Reader averages 3.9 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Polydict averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Wiktionary Reader or Polydict have ads?
Neither Wiktionary Reader nor Polydict shows ads.

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