Best Chinese alternatives: apps like Chinese–German dictionary

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Updated October 2026

Chinese is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 5+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Chinese

StickyWord: Japanese JLPT#1

StickyWord: Japanese JLPT by Jie Wang

N5-N1 flashcards, offline
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
5.0(6 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Learn Japanese vocabulary using a tactile, sticky-note-inspired method. New words appear daily, and review involves flipping virtual flashcards. Supports multiple languages and works completely offline.

InkSeal Visual Hanzi Mnemonics#3

InkSeal Visual Hanzi Mnemonics by Guowen Yan

Learn Chinese Characters & HSK
Worth Considering
📚 Education
5.0(6 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Learn Chinese characters with visual mnemonics and hand-crafted illustrations. Explore etymology, word meanings, and pronunciation. Offers a recognition-focused approach for reading fluency.