CJE Dictionary vs WordBentoChinese
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CJE Dictionary
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CJE Dictionary is aimed towards those who are familiar with simplified Chinese characters and the English language. Feature List - Japanese -> English, Chinese, Japanese dictionaries - Romaji and Simplified Chinese searching (Auto convert Romaji to Hiragana and 简体字 to 新字体) - Kanji dictionary - Conjugation Charts
WordBentoChinese
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The app uses voice recognition to check your pronunciation and provides instant feedback on whether your answer is correct. Each question includes pinyin and a Japanese translation, so even complete beginners can learn with confidence. You can also listen to the correct pronunciation for extra support. Instead of relying on rote memorization, PicToHanzi helps you learn Chinese words visually—making them easier to remember and understand intuitively. Your score is displayed every five questions, allowing you to see how many you got right and stay motivated. PicToHanzi is a beginner-friendly app that makes practicing Chinese pronunciation both effective and enjoyable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CJE Dictionary at none against WordBentoChinese's shown. CJE Dictionary also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CJE Dictionary ships an update daily, WordBentoChinese monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CJE Dictionary | WordBentoChinese |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hunter Han | E-NET Co.,Ltd. |
In-app purchases
CJE Dictionary
No in-app purchases
WordBentoChinese
No in-app purchases
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