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4.6 avg rating
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Updated July 2026
Chinese โ€“ English Dictionary
๐Ÿ“š Education
๐Ÿ” Reference

Chinese is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 17+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

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Cantonese English Dictionary +#1

Cantonese English Dictionary + by Sing Fu Chan

Learn & Translate Chinese Easy
Editor's Choice
๐Ÿ” Reference
4.4๐Ÿ˜(432 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This offline dictionary helps you master Cantonese and English. Search using Chinese characters, Jyutping, or English words. Features native audio, a large vocabulary, and tools like favorites and history for confident learning anywhere, anytime.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ’ป Versatile dictionary
  • ๐Ÿ”Š Accurate Cantonese pronunciations
  • ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Helpful for learning Cantonese
  • ๐Ÿ“š Comprehensive vocabulary coverage

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ” Limited translation capabilities beyond single words
  • ๐ŸŒ Inconsistent handling of Cantonese vs Mandarin
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Excessive advertising
Pleco Chinese Dictionary#2

Pleco Chinese Dictionary by Pleco Inc.

Handwriting, OCR, flashcards
Strong Contender
๐Ÿ” Reference
4.7๐Ÿ˜Š(1.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app is a comprehensive tool for learning Chinese, offering integrated dictionaries, document reading, and flashcard features. It supports various input methods including handwriting and OCR, with extensive dictionary options and pronunciation guides.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Extremely helpful and useful
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Comprehensive and detailed dictionary
  • ๐Ÿ” Excellent search and lookup features
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Customizable and personalized experience

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Expensive add-ons and bundles
  • ๐Ÿ› Occasional bugs and freezing issues
  • ๐Ÿ” Cluttered interface and navigation
Concise English Dictionary#3

Concise English Dictionary by JDMI Kft.

English Dictionary & Thesaurus
Worth Considering
๐Ÿ” Reference
4.5๐Ÿ˜Š(30 ratings)
$0.99
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Explore a vast English dictionary and thesaurus with detailed definitions, pronunciations, and word origins. Access over 591,700 entries and 4.9 million words, with offline capabilities and a user-friendly interface for enhanced language learning.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ‘ Simple and straightforward
  • ๐Ÿš€ Fast and responsive
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Offline functionality
  • ๐Ÿ” Comprehensive word coverage

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Functionality issues (e.g., idioms search not working)
  • ๐Ÿ” Limited thesaurus features
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Lacks landscape mode support on iPad

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