# ChineseFast vs Chinese Simplified Dictionary

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chinese Simplified Dictionary at every 2 months against ChineseFast's every 5 months. ChineseFast's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChineseFast sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and Chinese Simplified Dictionary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ChineseFast ships an update every 5 months, Chinese Simplified Dictionary every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChineseFast | Chinese Simplified Dictionary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Size | 58 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleg Sokolov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628122395) | [iGeniusDev Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/664580924) |

## What reviewers say

### ChineseFast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinesefast/id6615061842)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chinese Weekly Subscription | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Chinese Monthly Subscription | $39.99 | per month |
| Chinese Yearly Subscription | $149.99 | per year |
| Chinese Lesson 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Chinese Lesson 6 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Chinese Lesson 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Chinese Lesson 7 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Chinese Lesson 8 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Chinese Lesson 5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Chinese Lifetime Subscription | $69.99 | one-time |


### Chinese Simplified Dictionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-simplified-dictionary/id6738738013)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chinese Simplified  Dictionary | $2.99 | per month |
| Chinese Simplified  Dictionary | $29.99 | per year |
| Eng to Chinese Simplified Dict | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChineseFast free?

ChineseFast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chinese Simplified Dictionary free?

Chinese Simplified Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do ChineseFast or Chinese Simplified Dictionary have ads?

Neither ChineseFast nor Chinese Simplified Dictionary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChineseFast or Chinese Simplified Dictionary?

ChineseFast ships an update every 5 months, and Chinese Simplified Dictionary every 2 months. Most recently, ChineseFast was updated on October 27, 2026 and Chinese Simplified Dictionary on October 25, 2026.

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