# Danci: Offline Dictionary — English-Chinese, Word Review

> Offline English-Chinese dictionary with vocabulary review and learning tools. (iPhone/iPad app by 宗泉 赵.)

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- Developer: [宗泉 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854329402)
- Category: Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 210 MB
- Languages: Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2026-04-15
- Data updated: 2026-10-20
- Monetization: freemium

## What is Danci?

Turn the words you look up into vocabulary you keep. Danci brings offline lookup, bilingual definitions and examples together with review, widgets and reminders, so English fits more naturally into your day.

Look Up and Collect
• Offline Dictionary: Look up words without an internet connection using the built-in ECDICT database.
• Instant Search: Find Chinese translations, English definitions, phonetics and parts of speech as you type.
• Bilingual Examples: Understand usage through English-Chinese examples with the word and its forms highlighted.
• American and British Pronunciation: Choose your preferred accent and become familiar with how words sound.
• Vocabulary History: Keep the words you look up, mark those you have mastered and focus on what you are still learning.
• Home and Lock Screen Widgets: Keep words you are learning in view throughout the day. Preview widget placements and follow the setup guide to add them.

Learn with Pro
• Spaced Review and Memory Curves: Review according to your progress, with priority given to words you are more likely to forget.
• Vocabulary Learning Plans: Choose a word list and daily addition target. New words are added to your learning list automatically, with fewer or no additions when your pending words or review backlog grows.
• Word Reminders: Set a daily count and preferred time windows for local word notifications. Tap a notification to view the word.
• Cloud AI Translation: Translate sentences and passages, with results appearing progressively. Internet access is required and a monthly usage allowance applies.
• iCloud Sync: Keep word records in sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac.

Unlock Pro with a subscription or a lifetime purchase.

Dictionary Content
Phonetics, parts of speech, Collins star ratings, Oxford core vocabulary and exam tags and word lists for Chinese school exams, CET-4/6, Kaoyan, IELTS, TOEFL and GRE.

A text-first design keeps the focus on lookup and learning.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://rabithua.github.io/danci-releases/PRIVACY.html

## Key features

- Offline English-Chinese dictionary
- Bilingual definitions and examples
- Spaced review and memory curves
- Vocabulary learning plans
- Home and lock screen widgets
- Cloud AI translation (Pro)
- iCloud sync (Pro)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarterly Pro | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $6.99 | per year |


## Is Danci safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Danci.

## Is Danci legit?

Danci: Offline Dictionary appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Danci is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about Danci

### Does Danci have ads?

Danci is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted learning experience. The app focuses on a text-first design to keep the emphasis on lookup and learning without advertisements.

### What is the pricing for Danci Pro?

Danci offers a subscription model for Pro features. Monthly Pro is $0.99 with a 7-day free trial, Quarterly Pro is $1.99, and Yearly Pro is $6.99. A lifetime purchase option is also available.

### Can I use Danci without an internet connection?

Yes, Danci provides offline dictionary lookup using the built-in ECDICT database. This allows you to look up words and access definitions and examples even without an internet connection.

### How does Danci help with vocabulary retention?

Danci uses spaced review and memory curves to help you retain words, prioritizing those you are more likely to forget. It also offers vocabulary learning plans and word reminders to reinforce learning.

### What devices does Danci support?

Danci is supported on iPhone and iPad devices. iCloud sync is also available to keep your word records synchronized across your Apple devices.

### How often is Danci updated?

The latest version of Danci is 1.5.10, and it was last updated on October 19, 2026. Updates typically include improvements to features and bug fixes.

### What kind of content is included in Danci's dictionary?

The dictionary content includes phonetics, parts of speech, Collins star ratings, Oxford core vocabulary, and exam tags. It also features word lists for Chinese school exams, CET-4/6, Kaoyan, IELTS, TOEFL, and GRE.

### Is Danci suitable for young children?

Danci has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app's focus on learning and reference materials is designed for educational purposes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.10 — 2026-10-19

Make vocabulary part of your day with learning plans, word reminders and widget setup guidance.

New
• Vocabulary Learning Plans: With Pro, choose a word list and daily addition target. New words join your learning list automatically, while additions are reduced or paused when you have more pending words or reviews to complete.
• Word Reminders: Pro members can set a daily reminder count and multiple time windows. Review words through local notifications and tap to view a word.
• Widget Setup Guide: After adding your first words, explore Home and Lock Screen widgets. Swipe between previews and follow the setup steps. You can reopen the guide from Settings at any time.
• Feedback Center: Read developer announcements, take experience surveys, and choose whether to include technical diagnostics when sending feedback to help us investigate issues.
• Update Reminders: Check for an available update before reporting an issue and open the App Store to upgrade.

Improved
• Add the current batch of recommended words at once when getting started, so you can begin building your vocabulary sooner.
• Clearer Pro benefit descriptions and guidance after a purchase help you understand the features and what to do next.
• More stable loading transitions in the feedback center.

### 1.5.9 — 2026-10-18

Fixed an issue where the search field could be missing on iPad.
Added Lifetime Membership: a one-time purchase that permanently unlocks Pro features.
Improved the membership purchase and restore experience.

### 1.5.8 — 2026-08-21

AI translation now starts showing results sooner, so you spend less time waiting for the first words to appear.

Improved
• Translation text is displayed as soon as each streamed response arrives, making both short sentences and longer passages feel more immediate.
• Premium access checks are faster for active subscriptions and remain reliable when account verification services are slow.
• Retry handling now prevents repeated verification work from delaying translation requests.
• AI-generated example sentences recognize more natural word variations while keeping quality checks in place.

The result is a faster, smoother translation experience across iPhone and iPad, especially when opening translation for the first time.

### 1.5.7 — 2026-08-04

Adds registration-free Premium entitlement sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Premium now includes cloud AI translation with a monthly allowance of 1,000,000 combined input and output tokens.

Adds bilingual example sentences. Danci shows built-in examples first and can fetch validated AI-generated examples when none are available locally, making words easier to understand in context.

Improves purchase restoration, device linking, and extension sessions, and fixes cached request failures in some cases.

### 1.5.6 — 2026-07-21

Use Danci from the system Share menu and text actions: look up, pronounce, and save selected words from other apps, or translate selected text after configuring AI translation.

Review gestures are now easier to reach. Swipe left or right from anywhere in the review area to mark the current word as mastered or delete it, while keeping the familiar card layout and vertical navigation.

Smoother edge transitions make scrolling throughout the app feel more natural.

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