# Shan Dictionary

> Multilingual dictionary app for English, Shan, Burmese, Thai, Pali, and Chinese. (iPhone/iPad app by Norhsangpha Boonhse.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shan-dictionary/id1645756819 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Norhsangpha Boonhse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611700417)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-09-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shan-dictionary/id1645756819/reviews.md

## What is Shan Dictionary?

Shan Dictionary, Enhance your knowledge and simplify your life.
English to Shan
Shan to English
Burmese to Shan
Shan to Burmese
Shan to Shan
Thai to shan
Pali to Shan
and Chinese to Shan

## Key features

- English to Shan translation
- Shan to English translation
- Burmese to Shan translation
- Shan to Burmese translation
- Shan to Shan translation
- Thai to Shan translation
- Pali to Shan translation
- Chinese to Shan translation

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shan-dictionary/id1645756819/reviews.md

### 2/5 — No pronunciation

*2023-09-06*

Why would you even add the icon if it won’t be supported?

### 5/5 — Need word

*2023-05-08, version 1.3.0*

It's not perfect, but it's encouraging

## Frequently asked questions about Shan Dictionary

### What languages does Shan Dictionary support?

Shan Dictionary supports translations between English, Shan, Burmese, Thai, Pali, and Chinese. This includes bidirectional translation for most language pairs.

### Is Shan Dictionary free to use?

Yes, Shan Dictionary is available for free. It does not require any payment to download or use its translation features.

### What devices is Shan Dictionary available on?

Shan Dictionary is compatible with iPhones and iPads, offering its translation services to Apple device users.

### How often is Shan Dictionary updated?

The app was last updated on February 2, 2026, with version 1.5.0. Further update frequency information is not available.

### What is the age rating for Shan Dictionary?

Shan Dictionary has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young users and above.

### What do users think of Shan Dictionary?

Based on 4 ratings, Shan Dictionary has an average rating of 2.5 stars. User sentiment appears mixed, with room for improvement.

### Does Shan Dictionary have ads?

No, Shan Dictionary does not contain advertisements. Users can enjoy the translation features without interruptions.

### Can I translate within Shan Dictionary itself?

Yes, Shan Dictionary offers a 'Shan to Shan' translation feature, allowing users to translate text within the Shan language itself.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.0 — 2026-02-02

Version 1.5.0 

Update:
- New UI support for iOS 26 liquid glass
- New UI support for iPad

Bugs fixed and performance improvement

### 1.4.0 — 2023-05-14

version: 1.4.0
change: migrate to API version 2
fixed: feedback box in setting screen styling overlapping.
fixed: include Burmese to Shan words count.

### 1.3.0 — 2023-02-13

** New **
Chinese to Shan (DB version 1.1.0)

** Bug fixed **
Word contains slash sign cause app crash.

### 1.2.0 — 2022-10-10

- Reduced API calls, reduced API limit exceed.
- Fix bug, iOS 16 blank keyboard view.

### 1.1 — 2022-09-24

Support iOS 14 and later

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