Comparison

CEDict vs Chinese Learner's Dictionary

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

Head to head
About

CEDict

Features
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English-Mandarin (Simplified Chinese) two-way bilingual dictionary.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

CEDict1 screens
Chinese Learner's Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
CEDict versus Chinese Learner's Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCEDictChinese Learner's Dictionary
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMercury Software Japan Inc.Shital Gorasiya

In-app purchases

None

CEDict

No in-app purchases

None

Chinese Learner's Dictionary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CEDict free?
CEDict is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chinese Learner's Dictionary free?
Chinese Learner's Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CEDict or Chinese Learner's Dictionary have ads?
Neither CEDict nor Chinese Learner's Dictionary shows ads.

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