Comparison

汉语大词典 vs 新华字典(第13版)

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

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About

汉语大词典

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1. 超大型权威汉语语文工具书 单字2.27万,词条35万,义项50万,书证100万,成语2.5万,合计5000余万字,书写笔顺8105个汉字,读音(汉语拼音+中古音) 2.权威汉语工具书 荣获第一届国家图书奖 汉语言文学、文字工作者必备工具书 联合国指定中文工作用书 3.古今兼收,源流并重 展现汉语词汇的整体面貌 指明词语源头、梳理词义演变 展现字义、词义从古至今的演变轨迹 4.字词特色工具 通用字、简繁体、多音字、同义词、反义词、成语、歇后语、谚语、惯用语、俗语、敬词、谦词、婉词、讳词等 5.让您重新认识汉语字词 学习汉语字词,只知道写法、读音、造句就够了吗? 它源自何时? 它是怎么演变的? 它在历史上是怎么用的? 它有怎样的历史足迹? 它在哪些古今典籍中出现过? 它跟哪些字词有关联? 《汉语大词典》让你全面了解汉语知识。 《汉语大词典》 是你学习汉语、阅读古代文献的好帮手。 汉语是有生命的 一部《汉语大词典》,让您弄懂汉语的字义和词义 一部《汉语大词典》,让您读懂这些古今典籍

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新华字典(第13版)

This comprehensive dictionary app offers multiple search methods, including pinyin, handwriting, and voice input. It features standard pronunciation, stroke order animations for writing practice, and a vocabulary notebook for review. Content is synchronized with the official 13th edition of the dictionary.

Highlights
  • Multiple search methods (pinyin, handwriting, voice)
  • Standard pronunciation with voice recording
  • Stroke order animations for writing
  • Vocabulary notebook for practice
  • Content synchronized with 13th edition
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【全新修订,内容权威】 收录单字13,000余个,新增反映时代发展的新词新义 商务印书馆出版,中国社会科学院语言研究所编修 符合国家语言文字规范,内容准确可靠 【纸数对照,一键切换】 数字版与第13版纸质书内容实时对照 支持纸质书扫码联动,纸书与App无缝衔接 【多种查字方式】 一框式智能检索:拼音、部首、笔画、四角号码、词语 语音输入:说话就能查 手写输入:屏幕手写识别 摄像头取字:拍照识别查字 【标准发音,即时跟读】 知名播音员标准播读 支持即时跟读对比,矫正发音 【笔顺动画,规范书写】 动态/静态标准笔顺动画演示 支持屏幕跟写,掌握正确笔顺 【实用工具,便捷高效】 生字本:收藏疑难字,随时复习 查询历史:快速回溯 云端同步:换设备不丢失数据

Screenshots

汉语大词典4 screens
新华字典(第13版)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 新华字典(第13版) at 61% against 汉语大词典's 19%. 新华字典(第13版) also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. 汉语大词典 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and 新华字典(第13版) sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

汉语大词典 ships an update monthly, 新华字典(第13版) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
汉语大词典 versus 新华字典(第13版): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter汉语大词典新华字典(第13版)
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.2% of reviews60.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB264 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Lexicographical Publishing House Ltd.Wanyouzhidian Digital Media Technology(Beijing) Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

汉语大词典

Written reviews26 reviews
Positive19.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative65.4%

新华字典(第13版)

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive60.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative39.4%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

汉语大词典

One-time10
  • 6元=6词币$0.99
  • 超级会员 1个月时长$2.99
  • 18元=18词币$2.99
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  • 普通会员 1年时长$3.99
  • 50元=50词币$7.99
  • 超级会员 6个月时长$9.99
  • 超级会员 1年时长$14.99
  • 汉语大词典-超级会员 2年时长$29.99
  • 汉语大词典-超级会员 3年时长$39.99
  • 终身超级会员$149.99
8 purchases

新华字典(第13版)

One-time8
  • 新华字典(第13版)- 1年会员$4.99
  • 新华字典(第13版)- 6年会员$7.99
  • 新华辞书综合查询-1年$24.99
Show 5 more
  • 新华辞书综合查询-1年(折前价)$29.99
  • 新华辞书综合查询-6年优惠A类$39.99
  • 新华辞书综合查询-6年优惠B类$39.99
  • 新华辞书综合查询-6年优惠C类$39.99
  • 新华辞书综合查询-6年$49.99

Questions

Is 汉语大词典 free?
汉语大词典 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 新华字典(第13版) free?
新华字典(第13版) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 汉语大词典 or 新华字典(第13版) have ads?
Neither 汉语大词典 nor 新华字典(第13版) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 汉语大词典 or 新华字典(第13版)?
汉语大词典 ships an update monthly, and 新华字典(第13版) every 2 weeks. Most recently, 汉语大词典 was updated on November 3, 2026 and 新华字典(第13版) on November 5, 2026.

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