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 is a simple dictionary viewer for searching Wiktionary across multiple languages. Enter a word, choose a language, and view matching Wiktionary results in a clean list. Open the detail page to read the original article, then bookmark useful pages for later. Your selected language and search term are saved, so the app can start from where you left off. You can also search bookmarks and history to quickly return to words and pages you viewed before. Main features: • Multilingual Wiktionary search • Language switching • Saved search term and language • Search on app launch • Random page browsing • Bookmarks • Searchable bookmarks and history • iPhone and iPad support Useful for language learning, translation checks, reading support, and exploring vocabulary across languages.

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

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wiktionary Reader at 51% against Polydict's 0%. Polydict's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Wiktionary Reader versus Polydict: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiktionary ReaderPolydict
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (62 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings62 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB9 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperKAZUYUKI TAJIMAJackson Bierfeldt

Customer experience

Wiktionary Reader

All ratings62 ratings
Positive69.4%
Neutral8.1%
Negative22.6%
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.
Do Wiktionary Reader or Polydict have ads?
Neither Wiktionary Reader nor Polydict shows ads.

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