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iA Markdown Dictionary vs Easydict

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

iA Markdown Dictionary

6.0
Utilities

Markdown dictionary for Dictionary.app

Easydict

8.0
Productivity

Dictionary and translator app

Metric iA Markdown Dictionary Easydict
Category Utilities Productivity
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 5 907
90-day Installs 9 2.4K
365-day Installs 30 6.8K
Version 1.0 2.19.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 12.4K
GitHub Forks 606
Open Issues 118
License GPL-3.0
Language Swift
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago
First Seen Jan 28, 2024 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

iA Markdown Dictionary

iA Markdown Dictionary enhances macOS Dictionary.app by adding Markdown terms, making it useful for developers and writers who frequently use Markdown.

Adds Markdown terms to macOS Dictionary for easy reference.

Pros

  • + Integrates Markdown terms into Dictionary
  • + Lightweight and free
  • + Convenient for Markdown users

Cons

  • - No auto-updates may lead to outdated content
  • - Limited to term definitions

Easydict

Easydict is a versatile dictionary and translator app for macOS, offering support for multiple translation services, OCR, and offline functionality. Its extensive feature set and open-source nature make it ideal for users seeking a comprehensive language tool.

Easydict functions as a dictionary and translator, supporting various services and OCR for quick lookups and translations.

Pros

  • + Supports multiple translation services including DeepL, Google, and OpenAI
  • + Open-source with active community contributions
  • + Includes OCR and offline functionality

Cons

  • - Negative user feedback on Reddit about unsupported languages
  • - Known issues with macOS 26.0 functionality