CJE Dictionary vs Neko Dictionary
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
Neko Dictionary
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Neko Dictionary is a Japanese dictionary app designed for fast lookup and flexible dictionary management. It supports importing and using custom MDict / MDX dictionaries, allowing you to build your own offline dictionary library. Main features: - Fast word lookup Search Japanese words using kana, romaji, or kanji with clear and accurate results. - Custom MDict dictionary support Import and manage your own MDX / MDD dictionary files with ease. - Kana charts for beginners Built-in hiragana and katakana charts to help you learn the basics. - Offline dictionary All dictionaries are stored locally and work without an internet connection. - Multi-dictionary search Search across multiple dictionaries at the same time for easy comparison. Whether you are a beginner learning Japanese or an advanced user relying on professional dictionaries, Neko Dictionary provides a clean and efficient lookup experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CJE Dictionary at daily against Neko Dictionary's fortnightly. CJE Dictionary also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CJE Dictionary ships an update daily, Neko Dictionary fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CJE Dictionary | Neko Dictionary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hunter Han | Shanghai Yidudu Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
CJE Dictionary
No in-app purchases
Neko Dictionary
No in-app purchases








