Comparison

ModernChineseDictionary vs 汉字转拼音

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ModernChineseDictionary

This official dictionary app provides comprehensive Mandarin Chinese vocabulary, pronunciation, and character standards. It features expert editorial content, authentic audio, animated stroke guides, and smart search tools for learners and enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • 70,000+ verified entries
  • 8 specialized dictionaries
  • Authentic pronunciation audio
  • Animated stroke-order guides
  • Voice, camera, radical, Pinyin search
  • Daily vocabulary lessons
  • Cloud sync for word lists
Features
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The Official 《现代汉语词典》(Modern Chinese Dictionary) app • Published by The Commercial Press • Edited by Chinese Academy of Social Sciences The《现代汉语词典》(Modern Chinese Dictionary) is China's first state-authorized reference for Mandarin pronunciation, characters, and vocabulary standards since 1949, and is recognized as a milestone in Chinese lexicography. ◆ Expert Editorial Team ◆ • Commissioned by the Chinese State Council, developed by top linguists • Founded by distinguished linguists, including renowned scholars 吕叔湘 (Lü Shuxiang) and 丁声树 (Ding Shengshu) • Backed by over 100 years of publishing expertise from The Commercial Press • Winner of the National Book Award, the China Outstanding Publications Award ◆ Comprehensive Learning Resources ◆ 【Core Content】Over 70,000 verified entries from the print edition 【Extended Tools】8 specialized dictionaries for writing, grammar, and usage 【Authentic Pronunciation】Audio guides by CCTV veteran anchor 李瑞英 (Li Ruiying) 【Character Mastery】Animated stroke-order guides combined with common error databases 【Cultural Insights】Historical calligraphy styles and character evolution ◆ Smart Search Features ◆ 【Dual Modes】Page-flipping simulation and instant keyword search 【Multi-Channel Lookup】Voice, camera, radicals, or Pinyin input 【Word Connections】Auto-generated synonyms, antonyms, and homophones ◆ Personalized Learning ◆ 【Cloud Sync】Custom word lists synced across devices 【Daily Lessons】"Word of the Day" with vocabulary-building games 【Instant Help】Grammar tips, stroke guidance, and usage comparisons Trusted by millions worldwide, this app delivers: • Accurate language standards for learners • Practical tools for daily study • Cultural context for deeper understanding Modern Chinese Dictionary App – Your smart companion for mastering Mandarin. [Modern Chinese Dictionary - Hanfen VIP Auto-Renewal Subscription Details] 1. Subscription Plan: Hanfen VIP Monthly Auto-Renewal (1-month cycle) 2. Pricing: 12 CNY/month (automatically renews until canceled) 3. Payment: Charged to your iTunes account upon purchase confirmation. 4. Auto-Renewal: Your Apple iTunes account will be charged 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. Payment confirmation extends your subscription by one cycle. 5. Cancellation: *Open iPhone Settings → iTunes & App Store → Tap your Apple ID → Select View Apple ID → Go to Subscriptions → Choose Hanfen VIP Monthly → Turn off auto-renewal. *Note: You must cancel at least 24 hours before the subscription period ends to avoid automatic renewal. 6. Membership Terms: https://about.shangdii.cn/autopay_service_terms?f=21004 7. Auto-Renewal Terms: https://about.shangdii.cn/autopay_agreement?f=21004 8. Privacy Policy: https://about.shangdii.cn/privacy?f=21004

About

汉字转拼音

This app helps users find the correct Pinyin pronunciation for Chinese characters, including polyphonic characters and phonetic symbols. It supports pasting from the clipboard and offers a one-click copy function for results. The application is small in size and downloads quickly.

Highlights
  • Pinyin lookup for Chinese characters
  • Handles polyphonic characters
  • Includes phonetic symbols
  • Paste from clipboard support
  • One-click result copying
  • Small app size
Features
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****************************************** * 查询汉字的拼音,包括多音字和音标 * 支持从系统粘贴板粘贴 * 体积小,秒下载 * 一键复制结果 ******************************************

Screenshots

ModernChineseDictionary4 screens
汉字转拼音2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 汉字转拼音 at 100% against ModernChineseDictionary's 62%. 汉字转拼音 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). ModernChineseDictionary's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (64 vs 6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ModernChineseDictionary sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 汉字转拼音 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

汉字转拼音 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ModernChineseDictionary has 64 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of ModernChineseDictionary's written reviews are positive against 100% of 汉字转拼音's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ModernChineseDictionary ships an update every 6 weeks, 汉字转拼音 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ModernChineseDictionary versus 汉字转拼音: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModernChineseDictionary汉字转拼音
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (64 ratings)4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings64 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWanyouzhidian Digital Media Technology(Beijing) Co., Ltd.成坤 胡

Customer experience

ModernChineseDictionary

All ratings64 ratings
Positive73.4%
Neutral1.6%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive61.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative25.0%

汉字转拼音

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

14 purchases

ModernChineseDictionary

Subscriptions1
  • 涵芬VIP会员连续包月1 Month trial$2.991 Month
One-time13
  • 18币$2.99
  • 涵芬 (1个月VIP)$2.99
  • 40币$5.99
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  • 涵芬 (6个月VIP)$9.99
  • 78币$9.99
  • 优惠购_78$9.99
  • 88币$12.99
  • 优惠购_88$12.99
  • 现代汉语词典+涵芬联合会员优惠购_96$12.99
  • 98币$14.99
  • 涵芬 (1年VIP)$14.99
  • 现代汉语涵芬联合会员$17.99
  • 涵芬(3年)$29.99
None

汉字转拼音

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ModernChineseDictionary free?
ModernChineseDictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 汉字转拼音 free?
汉字转拼音 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ModernChineseDictionary or 汉字转拼音?
汉字转拼音 is rated higher. ModernChineseDictionary averages 3.9 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while 汉字转拼音 averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do ModernChineseDictionary or 汉字转拼音 have ads?
汉字转拼音 shows ads; ModernChineseDictionary does not.
Which is updated more often, ModernChineseDictionary or 汉字转拼音?
ModernChineseDictionary ships an update every 6 weeks, and 汉字转拼音 every 4 weeks. Most recently, ModernChineseDictionary was updated on October 25, 2026 and 汉字转拼音 on October 24, 2026.

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