CEDict vs Chinese Learner's Dictionary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CEDict
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English-Mandarin (Simplified Chinese) two-way bilingual dictionary.
Chinese Learner's Dictionary
Master Chinese with this comprehensive dictionary and learning tool. It offers over 100,000 translations, 2,000 example sentences, and 220 grammar lessons. Search by hanzi, pinyin, strokes, or voice, and reinforce learning with interactive games and custom lists.
- 100,000+ word translations
- 2,000+ example sentences
- 220+ grammar lessons
- Search by hanzi, pinyin, strokes, voice
- Stroke order animations
- Native speaker audio pronunciations
- Custom word lists
- Multi-choice vocabulary game
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Elevate your Chinese language learning experience with the Chinese Dictionary. With over 100,000 word translations and more than 2,000 example sentences, this comprehensive tool supports search by hanzi, pinyin, strokes, voice, and translation. Explore detailed word information including meanings, hanzi forms, tones, primary radicals, related lessons, associated words, and numerous example sentences. Beyond a standard dictionary, it offers over 220 Chinese grammar lessons, HSK vocabulary, custom word lists, and an engaging Multi-Choice Game to enhance your learning journey. Features - Extensive Vocabulary: Access over 100,000 word translations in English. - Example Sentences: More than 2,000 example sentences to illustrate word usage. - Grammar Lessons: Over 220 lessons covering essential Chinese grammar. - Stroke Order Animations: Visual guides for writing each HSK word correctly. - Audio Pronunciations: Native speaker pronunciations for all HSK words and sentences. - Advanced Search: Search by strokes, speech recognition, and support for both Simplified and Traditional characters. - Radical Insights: Detailed information on hanzi radicals. - Custom Word Lists: Create and manage your own vocabulary lists. - Interactive Learning: Engage with a Multi-choice vocabulary game to reinforce your knowledge. Discover the complete apps, tailored to help you master Chinese at any HSK or YCT level.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Chinese Learner's Dictionary at 12.0 against CEDict's 16.0. 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.
| Parameter | CEDict | Chinese Learner's Dictionary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mercury Software Japan Inc. | Shital Gorasiya |
In-app purchases
CEDict
No in-app purchases
Chinese Learner's Dictionary
No in-app purchases
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