Comparison

快快查字典 vs ModernChineseDictionary

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

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About

快快查字典

This comprehensive Chinese dictionary app offers over 20,000 characters with authentic pronunciation and multiple search options including Pinyin and radicals. It features stroke order demonstrations and offline functionality, making it a convenient and cost-effective learning tool. Designed for students, parents, and educators, it aims to promote Chinese language and culture.

Highlights
  • Extensive character database (20,000+)
  • Authentic human pronunciation
  • Multiple search methods (Pinyin, radicals, intelligent)
  • Stroke order animation
  • Offline functionality
  • No login required
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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【产品特性】 - 最全字库:含2万多个国际汉字,做最全面的汉语字典 - 真人发音:常用字真人发音,做最好用的汉语字典 - 多种查询:支持按拼音、部首、人机智能等多种方式查询,做方便的汉语字典 - 笔画演示:酷炫的笔画书写演示,做最智能的汉语字典 - 离线免费:支持功能包下载,离线免流量,做最省钱的汉语字典 - 无需登录:完全免费,无需登录,绝对不加任何广告和插件,做最受欢迎的汉语字典 - 其他功能:支持生字表收录,学习乐园等,做最好玩的汉语字典 …… 我们立志为学生、家长、老师服务,以传播中华文字、弘扬传统文化为己任。 还在为生字而愁?来,快快查字典! 【所获荣誉】 - “快快查”是专门开发教育工具类系列APP的一个品牌,曾多次被“最美应用”、“36氪”、“少数派”、“小米应用商店”推荐和报道,是广大老师、家长和学生及大众用户的学习辅助工具选择。 - 快快查团队开发的【快快查汉语字典】、【古诗词典】、【英语100分】、【小学英语100分】等产品在App Store上均可下载。

About

ModernChineseDictionary

This official dictionary app provides comprehensive Mandarin Chinese vocabulary, pronunciation, and character standards. It features expert editorial content, authentic audio, animated stroke guides, and smart search tools for learners and enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • 70,000+ verified entries
  • 8 specialized dictionaries
  • Authentic pronunciation audio
  • Animated stroke-order guides
  • Voice, camera, radical, Pinyin search
  • Daily vocabulary lessons
  • Cloud sync for word lists
Features
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The Official 《现代汉语词典》(Modern Chinese Dictionary) app • Published by The Commercial Press • Edited by Chinese Academy of Social Sciences The《现代汉语词典》(Modern Chinese Dictionary) is China's first state-authorized reference for Mandarin pronunciation, characters, and vocabulary standards since 1949, and is recognized as a milestone in Chinese lexicography. ◆ Expert Editorial Team ◆ • Commissioned by the Chinese State Council, developed by top linguists • Founded by distinguished linguists, including renowned scholars 吕叔湘 (Lü Shuxiang) and 丁声树 (Ding Shengshu) • Backed by over 100 years of publishing expertise from The Commercial Press • Winner of the National Book Award, the China Outstanding Publications Award ◆ Comprehensive Learning Resources ◆ 【Core Content】Over 70,000 verified entries from the print edition 【Extended Tools】8 specialized dictionaries for writing, grammar, and usage 【Authentic Pronunciation】Audio guides by CCTV veteran anchor 李瑞英 (Li Ruiying) 【Character Mastery】Animated stroke-order guides combined with common error databases 【Cultural Insights】Historical calligraphy styles and character evolution ◆ Smart Search Features ◆ 【Dual Modes】Page-flipping simulation and instant keyword search 【Multi-Channel Lookup】Voice, camera, radicals, or Pinyin input 【Word Connections】Auto-generated synonyms, antonyms, and homophones ◆ Personalized Learning ◆ 【Cloud Sync】Custom word lists synced across devices 【Daily Lessons】"Word of the Day" with vocabulary-building games 【Instant Help】Grammar tips, stroke guidance, and usage comparisons Trusted by millions worldwide, this app delivers: • Accurate language standards for learners • Practical tools for daily study • Cultural context for deeper understanding Modern Chinese Dictionary App – Your smart companion for mastering Mandarin. [Modern Chinese Dictionary - Hanfen VIP Auto-Renewal Subscription Details] 1. Subscription Plan: Hanfen VIP Monthly Auto-Renewal (1-month cycle) 2. Pricing: 12 CNY/month (automatically renews until canceled) 3. Payment: Charged to your iTunes account upon purchase confirmation. 4. Auto-Renewal: Your Apple iTunes account will be charged 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. Payment confirmation extends your subscription by one cycle. 5. Cancellation: *Open iPhone Settings → iTunes & App Store → Tap your Apple ID → Select View Apple ID → Go to Subscriptions → Choose Hanfen VIP Monthly → Turn off auto-renewal. *Note: You must cancel at least 24 hours before the subscription period ends to avoid automatic renewal. 6. Membership Terms: https://about.shangdii.cn/autopay_service_terms?f=21004 7. Auto-Renewal Terms: https://about.shangdii.cn/autopay_agreement?f=21004 8. Privacy Policy: https://about.shangdii.cn/privacy?f=21004

Screenshots

快快查字典3 screens
ModernChineseDictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 快快查字典 at 4.5 against ModernChineseDictionary's 3.9. 快快查字典 also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 62%). ModernChineseDictionary's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. 快快查字典 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and ModernChineseDictionary sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

快快查字典 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 64 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of 快快查字典's written reviews are positive against 62% of ModernChineseDictionary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

快快查字典 ships an update every 3 weeks, ModernChineseDictionary every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
快快查字典 versus ModernChineseDictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter快快查字典ModernChineseDictionary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (30 ratings) — better3.9 (64 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better61.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3064 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB180 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhuhai Chestnut Network Technology Co.LtdWanyouzhidian Digital Media Technology(Beijing) Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

快快查字典

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

ModernChineseDictionary

All ratings64 ratings
Positive73.4%
Neutral1.6%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive61.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

快快查字典

One-time3
  • 半年会员$8.99
  • 一年会员$14.99
  • 永久会员$46.99
14 purchases

ModernChineseDictionary

Subscriptions1
  • 涵芬VIP会员连续包月1 Month trial$2.991 Month
One-time13
  • 18币$2.99
  • 涵芬 (1个月VIP)$2.99
  • 40币$5.99
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  • 涵芬 (6个月VIP)$9.99
  • 78币$9.99
  • 优惠购_78$9.99
  • 88币$12.99
  • 优惠购_88$12.99
  • 现代汉语词典+涵芬联合会员优惠购_96$12.99
  • 98币$14.99
  • 涵芬 (1年VIP)$14.99
  • 现代汉语涵芬联合会员$17.99
  • 涵芬(3年)$29.99

Questions

Is 快快查字典 free?
快快查字典 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ModernChineseDictionary free?
ModernChineseDictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 快快查字典 or ModernChineseDictionary?
快快查字典 is rated higher. 快快查字典 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while ModernChineseDictionary averages 3.9 from 64 ratings.
Do 快快查字典 or ModernChineseDictionary have ads?
快快查字典 shows ads; ModernChineseDictionary does not.
Which is updated more often, 快快查字典 or ModernChineseDictionary?
快快查字典 ships an update every 3 weeks, and ModernChineseDictionary every 6 weeks. Most recently, 快快查字典 was updated on September 19, 2026 and ModernChineseDictionary on September 22, 2026.

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