Comparison

Cantonese Dictionary App vs Learn Cantonese Jyutping

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cantonese Dictionary App

Features
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Cantonese Dictionary App is an offline learning app focused on Cantonese lookup and practical speaking practice. You can start with quick dictionary lookup, then move into structured lessons built around common real-life situations. The app includes both Chinese and English content modes, making it suitable for learners with different language backgrounds. What you can do in the app: Search Cantonese terms, Jyutping, and meanings Browse example sentences and common usage Study core lessons and topic-based lesson tracks Practice word playback, full-sentence playback, dialogues, and key lines Save useful entries, examples, and lessons for review Switch between Chinese and English content modes Great for: Beginners who want a structured way to learn Cantonese Learners who need quick lookup plus practical daily expressions Users who want to improve speaking through lessons and playback practice Premium unlocks: Fuller lesson and topic-track access Unlimited word and full-sentence playback A smoother experience for long-term study and repeated practice The app works offline, and this release does not require a custom account to get started. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Learn Cantonese Jyutping

Master Cantonese pronunciation with this app, focusing on Jyutping and tones. It offers real audio, guided tracing, and smart review to help you recognize and produce sounds accurately. Track your progress and stay motivated with daily challenges and achievements.

Highlights
  • Jyutping sound recognition
  • 6 Cantonese tones with visuals
  • Native speaker audio
  • Guided handwriting tracing
  • Syllable blending
  • Multiple quiz modes
  • Spaced repetition review
Features
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Cantonese has six tones and dozens of sounds that make or break every word — this app gets you reading Jyutping and hearing the difference, fast. The focused way to learn Cantonese pronunciation from zero. No fluff, no filler — just recognizing sounds, mastering the tones, and locking them in with smart review. WHAT YOU GET: ▸ All 19 initials and 35 finals — every building block of a Cantonese syllable ▸ All 6 tones with tone-contour visuals and practice examples ▸ Audio for every letter — with IPA transcription and pronunciation tips ▸ Guided handwriting — trace each Jyutping letter following the stroke-order animation ▸ Syllable blending — see how initials + finals + tones combine into real sounds ▸ 3 quiz modes: sound→Jyutping, Jyutping→sound, listen→choose ▸ Listening drills tuned to the tone pairs learners confuse most STAY CONSISTENT: ▸ Daily Challenge — 8 questions picked from your weakest sounds ▸ Spaced repetition (SM-2) schedules each item's review before you forget ▸ Streak counter & achievement badges keep you coming back ▸ Weekly charts show practice time & accuracy trends DESIGNED FOR REAL LEARNING: ▸ Step-by-step lessons from easy to hard ▸ Create custom groups for focused drills ▸ Dark mode for late-night sessions ▸ Available in multiple languages Heading to Hong Kong, connecting with family, or starting Cantonese from zero — this is the fastest path to reading Jyutping and pronouncing the six tones correctly.

Screenshots

Cantonese Dictionary App4 screens
Learn Cantonese Jyutping4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Learn Cantonese Jyutping at every 6 days against Cantonese Dictionary App's every 6 weeks. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cantonese Dictionary App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Learn Cantonese Jyutping sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cantonese Dictionary App ships an update every 6 weeks, Learn Cantonese Jyutping every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Cantonese Dictionary App versus Learn Cantonese Jyutping: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCantonese Dictionary AppLearn Cantonese Jyutping
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB58 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer运涛 余zhenyu song

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cantonese Dictionary App

Subscriptions2
  • 月会员$0.991 Month
  • 年会员$5.991 Year
1 purchases

Learn Cantonese Jyutping

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Cantonese Dictionary App free?
Cantonese Dictionary App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Cantonese Jyutping free?
Learn Cantonese Jyutping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cantonese Dictionary App or Learn Cantonese Jyutping have ads?
Both Cantonese Dictionary App and Learn Cantonese Jyutping show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cantonese Dictionary App or Learn Cantonese Jyutping?
Cantonese Dictionary App ships an update every 6 weeks, and Learn Cantonese Jyutping every 6 days. Most recently, Cantonese Dictionary App was updated on November 5, 2026 and Learn Cantonese Jyutping on November 8, 2026.

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