Primary Chinese Dictionary vs ChatNative
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Primary Chinese Dictionary
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A clean, ad-free Chinese dictionary app designed specifically for primary school students and parents. Struggling with homework? Can't type the characters yet? Worried about getting the stroke order wrong? This app was built to solve these pain points. No ads, no internet required. Just the fastest, most accurate dictionary experience. CORE FEATURES [Standard Stroke Order Animations] - Tianzige Display: Large Kaiti (standard font) characters displayed in standard "Field Grids" (Tianzige), matching school writing standards. - Animation Guide: Supports continuous playback or step-by-step viewing to correct bad writing habits. [Traditional Lookup Methods] - Can't type on a phone yet? No problem! - Deeply optimized for Pinyin Lookup, Radical Lookup, and Stroke Count Lookup. - Practice the same dictionary skills taught in schools, right within the App. [More Thoughtful Details] - Massive Database: Contains over 17,000 Chinese characters. - Comprehensive Details: Includes Pinyin, structure, radicals, stroke count, definitions, compound words, and etymology. - Real Voice Pronunciation: Every character comes with standard pronunciation audio. - Pure & Safe: Runs completely offline. No ads. No user data collection. - Eye Protection: Fully supports Dark Mode. [Privacy & Safety] As an educational tool, we understand the importance of privacy. Zero Data Collection. Fully Offline. Parents can use it with peace of mind. [Feedback] If you encounter any issues, please let us know. We will update and correct it immediately. Contact Email: 340004787@qq.com
ChatNative
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Learn Chinese through real conversations, not flashcards. ChatNative matches you with language partners and keeps the chat readable. When a word is new, a short translation sits under it so you can stay in the conversation instead of jumping out to a dictionary. Tap any word to mark it unknown, recognised, or known. As you learn, the extra help fades. Word help that stays in the chat Unknown words show a translation underneath — Chinese keeps pinyin Colour cues show what’s new, seen before, recognised, or known Tap a word for a definition and example in context Long-press to mark a whole phrase as one item Check grammar before you send, or translate a full sentence when you need it Hold to send a voice message, then read the transcript Meet people who want to practise Turn on 'Looking' to join the partner pool Each day you get a few people who speak the language you’re learning and are learning yours You choose who to message - there is no hidden ranking New chats can suggest icebreakers from both bios and interests Speak, then turn the call into a lesson Jump into a 12-minute audio-only call with guided topics — no camera required Live captions appear as you talk Optionally record (both people must agree) and get a transcript Replay the call, tap words the same way you do in chat, and keep a learning streak A home-screen widget shows your streak and a daily tip so practice stays visible. Built for English and Chinese ChatNative is for people learning English or Mandarin Chinese. Your partner’s wording stays theirs. The app only marks the words you have not learned yet, so the conversation stays real and a little above your level. Stay in control Block and report are built in. You decide who to talk to, whether a call is recorded, and when you are looking for new partners. Chat with people. Keep the words you need. Speak when you are ready.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ChatNative at 16.4 against Primary Chinese Dictionary's 18. 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.
| Parameter | Primary Chinese Dictionary | ChatNative |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 庆雨 蒋 | LEWIS JOHN ANTONY LOVETTTE |
In-app purchases
Primary Chinese Dictionary
No in-app purchases
ChatNative
No in-app purchases
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