Fonts Reference vs KTdict Chinese Dictionary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fonts Reference
Explore all fonts installed on your iPhone or iPad. View each font with various character sets, organized by family. Ideal for designers and developers.
- Lists all available device fonts
- Organized by font family
- View fonts with different character sets
- Supports iPhone and iPad
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For both font lovers and developers, TouchFonts lists every font that is available on your iPhone or iPad. Grouped by font family, view each font using several different character sets.
KTdict Chinese Dictionary
This app offers a comprehensive system for learning Chinese, featuring a deep dictionary, integrated reading tools with OCR scanning, and spaced repetition flashcards. It's designed for serious learners seeking to build lasting proficiency without distractions or internet requirements.
- Extensive dictionary with 300,000+ entries
- Integrated reading tools with OCR scanning
- Spaced repetition flashcard system (Leitner method)
- Tone-marked Pinyin and audio pronunciation
- Traditional and simplified character support
- iCloud synchronization across Apple devices
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KTdict is a structured system for learning Chinese independently. Designed for serious learners, KTdict combines dictionary depth, integrated reading tools, and built-in spaced repetition in one focused environment. No subscriptions. No distractions. No internet required. LEARN WITH DEPTH Access over 300,000 entries from trusted sources including CC-CEDICT, HanDeDict, CFDict, Unihan, and Make-me-a-Hanzi. Each entry includes: – Definitions in English, German, and French – Tone-marked Pinyin – Traditional and simplified forms – Audio pronunciation – Stroke order diagrams Understand words completely — not just their translation. READ CHINESE WITH CONFIDENCE – Tap any word in imported texts to clarify meaning instantly – Scan printed Chinese using built-in OCR – Turn real-world material into structured study content Develop reading independence without switching between apps. REMEMBER WHAT YOU LEARN Create flashcards directly from dictionary entries and review them using built-in spaced repetition (Leitner method). – Personalized vocabulary lists – Daily review sessions – Import and export via CSV – iCloud synchronization across devices Study systematically. Retain long-term. BUILT FOR THE APPLE ECOSYSTEM Available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Your learning data syncs seamlessly across devices. Reader and OCR features are not available on Apple Watch. ONE-TIME PURCHASE KTdict is free to try with ads. Unlock all features with a single in-app purchase. No subscriptions. Download KTdict and build lasting Chinese proficiency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: KTdict Chinese Dictionary at 83% against Fonts Reference's 40%. KTdict Chinese Dictionary also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 8). Fonts Reference's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. KTdict Chinese Dictionary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fonts Reference asks for nothing beyond the download.
KTdict Chinese Dictionary holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KTdict Chinese Dictionary has 1.2K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Fonts Reference's written reviews are positive against 83% of KTdict Chinese Dictionary's.
Fonts Reference ships an update every 6 months, KTdict Chinese Dictionary every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fonts Reference | KTdict Chinese Dictionary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (8 ratings) | 4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 82.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 163 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Bayhoff Software | Klaus Thul |
Customer experience
Fonts Reference
KTdict Chinese Dictionary
Bugs and requests
Fonts Reference
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
KTdict Chinese Dictionary
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when searching long English words
- Pinyin pronunciation issues
- Inconsistent behavior after updates
Requested features
5 requests- Add stroke order animations
- Include example sentences for words
- Ability to save words or create flashcards
- Cantonese support
- Improved handwriting recognition
In-app purchases
Fonts Reference
No in-app purchases
KTdict Chinese Dictionary
- Upgrade to pro version$3.99
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