# iDictionary - Chinese Dict — Offline Chinese Dictionary

> Offline Chinese Dictionary (iPhone/iPad app by 天从 何.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idictionary-chinese-dict/id1459028775 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [天从 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/914453386)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 80 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-07-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idictionary-chinese-dict/id1459028775/reviews.md

## What is iDictionary?

iDictionary is a fully offline Chinese character learning dictionary with more than 21,000 characters, over 320,000 words, and nearly 50,000 idioms. After first-launch unpack, it works without a network. It brings learning into Home Screen, Lock Screen, Control Center, and Siri, with no account required.

1. Large offline lexicon
A complete local database of characters, words, and idioms uses SQLite and full-text search. It unpacks on first launch, then runs fully offline. Core lookup stays on device.

2. Unified search
Search characters, words, idioms, and pinyin together, with results grouped by type. Traditional input matches the simplified lexicon. Keep recent queries for review.

3. Character details
Each character includes pinyin, radical, stroke count, structure, traditional forms, and variants. Definitions are grouped by reading, with examples and citations. Long-press to copy, translate, speak, or open related items.

4. Share cards
Create share images or text for characters, words, and idioms. Save to Photos or share through the system sheet.

5. Stroke-order animation
More than 9,500 characters offer stroke-by-stroke animation. Adjust speed and replay to learn correct order and writing habits.

6. Words and idioms
Word pages include pinyin, definitions, and character-by-character breakdowns. Idiom pages include definition, origin, examples, usage notes, and near or opposite idioms.

7. Category browsing
Browse by radical, stroke count, and frequency. Explore polyphones, index idioms and words by pinyin initial, and open a word browser. Switch among list, grid, and card layouts.

8. Handwriting and camera lookup
Handwrite when you do not know the pinyin; recognition can run after you pause and show candidates. Camera scan reads text in a photo and jumps to lookup on supported devices.

9. Daily learning
Home shows a Daily Character and Daily Idiom that stay stable for the local day and refresh each day. Flip the Daily Character card to reveal the definition.

10. Favorites and history
Favorite characters, words, and idioms; filter by type; pin important items. Recent queries are saved in Settings. Optional iCloud sync is off by default.

11. Mandarin speech
System speech speaks characters and words. Toggle auto-speak and adjust rate to link listening with reading.

12. Widgets and Live Activities
Daily Character, Daily Idiom, and learning overview widgets support Home Screen and Lock Screen styles. Widgets can follow your accent color. Live Activities can show today progress.

13. Control Center and Home Screen quick actions
On iOS 18 and later, add a random-study control to Control Center. Long-press the app icon to customize up to four quick actions, including search, Daily Character, handwriting, camera lookup.

14. Siri and Shortcuts
App Intents cover lookup, Daily Character, random study, and opening search.

15. Spotlight
Characters are indexed for Spotlight, so system search can open a detail page directly.

16. Interface and personalization
Choose light, dark, or system appearance. Interface language supports Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and English. Pick accent colors or a custom accent; on iOS you can also change the app icon. Customize tabs, recent history, stroke speed, and whether widgets follow your theme.

17. Multiplatform
Works on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro with one download.

18. Privacy first
No ads and no tracking. Lookup and learning data stay on device; iCloud sync is optional. In-app credits list sources. If Mail is not set up, an in-app feedback page still helps you reach the developer.

iDictionary fits students, teachers, writers, overseas learners, and character lovers. Keep a Chinese lexicon in your pocket to look up, learn, and review anytime.

Definitions and stroke data are for learning reference. Suggestions and corrections are welcome through in-app feedback.

Start with today character, and rediscover the beauty of the Chinese language, one entry at a time.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $0.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reward developers | $0.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.5.0 — 2026-08-18

iDictionary v1.5.0 Major Update

This release brings lookup, daily learning, and favorites into one smoother path. Open Home to meet a new character, then browse and manage what you save in the way that fits you.

1. Home learning is fully upgraded. Learning Tools, Explore Characters, words that contain today's character, and Quick Review of pinned favorites help you learn even in a spare moment.
2. Character of the Day can be swapped for another common character. This changes Home only. Widgets still follow the calendar day.
3. Favorites now support list, grid, and card layouts, with adjustable columns. Tap Edit to multi-select, then pin or unfavorite in batches.
4. Swipe left to pin and swipe right to delete. The empty state can start a random character. Long-press a search history item to favorite it.
5. Handwriting lookup is more reliable. Pause to see candidates, undo or clear if you miss a stroke. Neat writing with closed strokes is recognized more accurately.
6. Category browsing is refreshed. See a lexicon overview, page through words and idioms by pinyin initial, and switch among list, grid, and card layouts.
7. Characters, words, and idioms can become share cards you save to Photos or send to friends. Long-press a definition to copy, speak, or translate.
8. New accent colors and alternate app icons. Widgets can follow your theme, with clearer colors in Dark Mode.
9. Optional iCloud sync for favorites, history, and pins. Items merge by entry and will not overwrite your whole library.
10. Dictionary startup is more reliable, with a more comfortable large-screen and touch experience. In-app guides for usage, widgets, and Shortcuts are also more complete.

We welcome your feedback in the app. If you enjoy this update, a rating and review on the App Store will help more people who love Chinese characters find it.

### 1.3.0 — 2026-08-17

爱字词典 v1.2.0 重磅更新

1. 个性外观全面升级：多款应用图标与国风强调色可选，桌面小组件也可跟随主题配色，让查字学习更有仪式感。
2. 精美分享卡片上线：汉字、词语、成语一键生成分享图，可保存相册或发给好友，学习收获轻松展示。
3. 详情页更好用：支持长按复制、翻译与朗读，相关字词跳转更顺畅，收藏操作也有清晰反馈。
4. 分类浏览焕新：词语与成语可按拼音首字母浏览，列表、网格、卡片多种布局随心切换，找字更直观。
5. 收藏支持置顶：常用字词成语一键置顶，重要内容随时触手可及。
6. 手写查字更顺手：停笔自动识别、候选结果更清晰，写错也能轻松重来，查字更自然。
7. 体验与稳定性提升：词库准备状态更明确，无系统邮件时也能顺利反馈，整体更流畅可靠。

喜欢爱字词典的话，欢迎留下评价与建议，你的反馈是我们持续改进的动力。

### 1.0.0 — 2026-07-03

No release notes.

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