Standard Dictionary vs Classical Chinese
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Standard Dictionary
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Standard Dictionary Standard Dictionary offers worldwide Chinese learners a tool to learn Chinese characters, including pronunciation, structure, component and so on. Standard Dictionary is designed for all levels of learner. The Standard Dictionary offers you: • Discover original meta components and find out all regular structures for each Chinese character; • Cover more than 8,000 Chinese characters even people just need 3500 to read 99.9% Chinese articles; • Pinyin included throughout; • Simplified and traditional forms of each Chinese character; • Over ten thousand of useful words, phrases, idioms and example sentences; • Related audio and videos; • Images for thousands of entries; Standard Dictionary is highly recommended by educators, parents, and media. Standard Dictionary is named by the surname of Dr. John Chu, which is the writer of this dictionary.
Classical Chinese
This app offers a comprehensive approach to learning Classical Chinese. It provides multi-level text annotations, author biographies, intelligent Q&A, and detailed word explanations to make learning efficient and enjoyable.
- Multi-level text annotations
- Detailed word explanations
- Intelligent Q&A system
- Author biographies
- Pinyin pronunciation guides
- Article categorization
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Curated classical text annotations, detailed word explanations, intelligent Q&A—making classical Chinese learning easy, efficient, and fun! From beginner to master, journey with the classics, engage with wisdom, and embark on a classical learning adventure to experience the charm of millennia-old literary heritage! ◉ Multi-level Classical Text Annotations • Detailed explanations of classical text content and meaning • Annotations conveniently placed below corresponding text • Selectable annotation detail levels for learners of different backgrounds • Pinyin pronunciation guides for correct reading • Article categories from beginner to advanced, meeting needs at different learning stages • Includes common sentence patterns and ancient cultural knowledge ◉ Author Biography • Learn about classical authors' lives and creative backgrounds • Gain deep understanding of the creative environment and ideological origins • Establish historical and cultural context to enhance reading comprehension ◉ Intelligent Q&A • Provides answers to difficult questions in classical Chinese learning • Solve learning obstacles anytime, anywhere • Clear and accessible explanations ◉ Detailed Word Explanations • Carefully selected common classical Chinese vocabulary • Multi-dimensional explanations including ancient meanings, extended meanings, and modern interpretations • Includes word etymology to understand character evolution Whether you're a beginner in classical Chinese or an enthusiast hoping to delve deeper, Classical Chinese aims to provide professional and convenient learning assistance. ◉ Terms and Privacy • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://yangguang2009.github.io/docs/manuals/classicalchinese/privacy-policy/privacy-policy-english
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Standard Dictionary at none against Classical Chinese's shown. Standard Dictionary also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Standard Dictionary sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Classical Chinese sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Standard Dictionary | Classical Chinese |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 380 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Clavis Sinica Limited | Yangguang Ma |
In-app purchases
Standard Dictionary
- 1.99点券$1.99
- Secondary directory(Proxy)$7.99
- 9.99点券$9.99
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- 14.99点券$14.99
- First level directory(Proxy)$17.99
- Monthly membership(Proxy)$17.99
- Monthly membership$19.99
- 29.99点券$29.99
- Annual membership(Proxy)$189.99
- Annual membership$199.99
Classical Chinese
- $1.99 / Month$1.991 Month
- $19.99 / Year$19.991 Year
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