# Collins Chinese-English — Bilingual dictionary and verbs > Offline Chinese-English bilingual dictionary with verb conjugations and number translation. (iPhone/iPad app by Ultralingua, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collins-chinese-english/id346180522 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ultralingua, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284677754) - Category: Reference, Education - Price: $17.99 - Rating: 4.10/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.6 · 15 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Portuguese, European Spanish - Released: 2009-12-23 - Data updated: 2026-09-03 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collins-chinese-english/id346180522/reviews.md ## What is Collins Chinese? Over 75,000 translations • Conjugates thousands of English verbs • Hundreds of usage notes and examples • No internet connection required Carry a dependable Mandarin Chinese and English reference everywhere you go with the Collins Pro Mandarin Chinese-English Translation Dictionary. This app contains dictionary data from HarperCollins in our popular Ultralingua interface. Use our verb conjugation tool to find complete conjugations of thousands of verbs in all standard forms, and the number translator to convert numerals into Mandarin Chinese or English text instantly. DICTIONARY: • Over 45,000 entries with 75,000 translations • Text-to-speech support lets you listen to the pronunciation of words and phrases • Slang, technical language, and regional differences in spelling and usage • Hundreds of usage notes about troublesome constructions • Smart search results in case you misspell or mistype • Search-as-you-go displays words and narrows your selection as you type VERBS: • Conjugations for thousands of English verbs • Includes all standard tenses and forms • Smart search finds infinitives and catches misspellings • Must-have reference tool for any student or language professional • On iPhone/iPod touch, conjugate a verb from the dictionary results by tapping it MORE: • Translate numerals into Mandarin Chinese and English text with the number tool • Language swapper button to switch from Mandarin Chinese-English to English-Mandarin Chinese • Tap the history button to view the 50 most recent dictionary definitions, verb conjugations, and more in one place. Sort the list alphabetically or by date, and choose to clear the list completely or delete one entry at a time. • No internet connection required • Change your device settings to view the app display in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, or German REVIEWS: "It's really the best Chinese-English-Chinese dictionary in the app store! You can't miss it!" -User review View our reviews below to see why users love this app, and remember to let us know what you think! This universal app will run on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, so you can purchase it once and load it onto all your devices. The iPad and iPhone/iPod touch versions look and behave differently to give you a great experience on every device you own. The interface will change, but you’ll always have the same outstanding language data and tools inside. Dictionaries are available from Ultralingua for many languages, including combinations of English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, and more. See what else we have to offer by searching for Ultralingua in the App Store. Follow us on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook for app news, language learning tips, and more: http://www.twitter.com/ultralingua http://on.fb.me/ifI8Hy ## Key features - 75,000+ translations - Thousands of verb conjugations - Usage notes and examples - Offline functionality - Number translator - Smart search ## Chart rankings - #200 in Top Paid · Reference (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 13) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collins-chinese-english/id346180522/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Don’t buy *2025-08-21* Don’t purchase it. It’s a waste of money. ### 5/5 — Excellent dictionary *2025-07-21* This is a great and excellent dictionary app to use, works well and smooth, really like it, thanks. ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money *2019-08-03* I’m confused. The previous review seems to be talking about a different app! The definitions are very simple, usually just one word. Many, many words are nowhere to be found. Worthless dictionary. ### 5/5 — Excellent Dictionary: Update *2017-11-24* Very detailed and precise entries, helpful semantics, clear font, very complete. Zoom feature really helps you see the character well. Don't waste your money on cheaper dictionaries that can lead you astray with impractical, obscure, obsolete, bookish, and imprecise definitions. Update: I found that you can add supplemental dictionaries in the iPhone under settings> general> dictionaries and then adding the respective Chinese keyboard. Doing this you can select any character on the ultralingua dictionary and look up the traditional equivalent character through the dictionary. The current app does not allow this feature on any dictionary entries so you may have to select it in the search field where it should work. Found out that by selecting any Chinese phrase you can get native speech of highlighted text. Going to settings>accessibility>voices gives you more native speakers to choose from ### 3/5 — Please update for iPhone 6 Plus! *2014-12-08* It’s a good two-way dictionary. Very trust-worthy. Please update the app to fit new iPhones! And could you have the app remember the latest use status when it quits? It’s tiring to manually switch to English to Chinese everytime. ### 3/5 — Need to add the pronunciation *2013-02-10* It's a good app of translate, but it will be great if add the pronunciation of every word. ### 1/5 — Simplified search only *2012-09-05* Nowhere in the description it mentions that it only give you results from a dictionary on simplified chinese characters. Totally useless to look for words in traditional chinese. Shame they are not specific for a product this expensive. How can I uninstall and get my money back ### 1/5 — Don't purchase this! *2011-09-15* The text is minuscule and there is no way to enlarge it. There is no copy and paste function. The numbers function is a joke. There is no way to personalize the set up. No results for tiantai (天台）or louding （楼顶）。 An extreme waste of money. ### 2/5 — Not worth it *2011-05-31, version 1.4.1* Doesn't contain a lot of simple words. Interface not the best. Was expecting much better quality for price paid. Ok for beginners of Chinese but extremely overpriced. ### 1/5 — Not easy to use and lacking a lot of basic vocabulary. *2011-04-03* We bought this to assist us in working with some of our clients who are native speakers of Mandarin Chinese. Our clients also have excellent English skills, and we have some fundamental understanding of Mandarin, and both we and our clients were amazed at how limited this dictionary was. It is frustrating to use - the interface is not very intuitive and is often confusing - and we were all surprised at the simple, common words that were absent altogether. There are many more affordable apps available that are as good as this and better. Sorry to say that we cannot recommend this app at all - it's not good value for money. ## Frequently asked questions about Collins Chinese ### What is the price of Collins Chinese-English? Collins Chinese-English is a paid app, priced at $17.99. This is a one-time purchase for access to all its features. ### Does Collins Chinese-English require an internet connection? No, Collins Chinese-English does not require an internet connection to function. All dictionary data and tools are available offline. ### What devices is Collins Chinese-English compatible with? Collins Chinese-English is a universal app that runs on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. You can purchase it once and use it across all your compatible Apple devices. ### How many translations are included in Collins Chinese-English? The app contains over 45,000 entries, providing more than 75,000 translations between Mandarin Chinese and English. ### Can Collins Chinese-English help with verb conjugations? Yes, Collins Chinese-English includes a verb conjugation tool that provides complete conjugations for thousands of English verbs in all standard tenses and forms. ### What is the age rating for Collins Chinese-English? Collins Chinese-English has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ### How often is Collins Chinese-English updated? The app was last updated on August 18, 2024, with version 2.11.1. Ultralingua, Inc. regularly releases updates to improve the app. ### Does Collins Chinese-English have ads? No, Collins Chinese-English is ad-free. As a paid application, it does not contain advertisements. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.12 — 2026-07-21 • Updated for iOS 26 • Miscellaneous bug fixes ### 2.11.1 — 2024-08-18 • Fixed a bug with the "Speak" feature • Miscellaneous small bug fixes ### 2.11 — 2024-07-02 • Updated for iOS 17 • Improved dark mode • Many data improvements • Miscellaneous small bug fixes ### 2.10 — 2023-06-14 • Updated for iOS 16 • Support for Dark Mode • Many data improvements • Miscellaneous small bug fixes ### 2.9 — 2020-01-10 • Updated for iOS 13 and the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max • Improved navigation of verb tenses • We have stopped collecting usage analytics • Data improvements • Small bug fixes ## Apps similar to Collins Chinese | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Pleco Chinese Dictionary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pleco-chinese-dictionary/id341922306) | 4.7 (1,902) | Free | Reference | | [Pinyin Helper - Speak Chinese](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinyin-helper-speak-chinese/id994831404) | 4.4 (74) | Free | Reference | | [ChinesePro: Chinese Translator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinesepro-chinese-translator/id1466057088) | 4.7 (4,329) | Free | Reference | | [HanYou - Chinese Dictionary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanyou-chinese-dictionary/id901093520) | 4.5 (171) | Free | Reference | | [Chinese Stroke Order Character](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-stroke-order-character/id937140477) | 4.5 (659) | Free | Reference | | [Serica: Chinese Dictionary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serica-chinese-dictionary/id1498025177) | 4.8 (50) | Free | Reference | ## More apps by Ultralingua, Inc. - [Ultralingua French-English](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultralingua-french-english/id284792569) - [Ultralingua Portuguese-English](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultralingua-portuguese-english/id284795352) - [Ultralingua French](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultralingua-french/id284796568) - [Ultralingua Italian-English](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultralingua-italian-english/id284797036) - [Ultralingua Spanish-English](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultralingua-spanish-english/id284797552) - [Ultralingua German-English](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultralingua-german-english/id284797755) All apps by Ultralingua, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/284677754 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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