Comparison

Wiktionary Reader vs Great Cantonese Dictionary

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

Head to head
About

Wiktionary Reader

Access a comprehensive, multilingual free dictionary. Search for keywords with full-text search and browse results. Explore random entries or manage your saved pages.

Highlights
  • Full-text search
  • Multilingual dictionary access
  • Browse random entries
  • Bookmark and history management
  • Language selection
Features
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Wiktionary is a simple dictionary viewer for searching Wiktionary across multiple languages. Enter a word, choose a language, and view matching Wiktionary results in a clean list. Open the detail page to read the original article, then bookmark useful pages for later. Your selected language and search term are saved, so the app can start from where you left off. You can also search bookmarks and history to quickly return to words and pages you viewed before. Main features: • Multilingual Wiktionary search • Language switching • Saved search term and language • Search on app launch • Random page browsing • Bookmarks • Searchable bookmarks and history • iPhone and iPad support Useful for language learning, translation checks, reading support, and exploring vocabulary across languages.

About

Great Cantonese Dictionary

Features
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Great Cantonese Dictionary is a complete offline Cantonese reference — over 71,000 words, phrases and expressions, each with Jyutping romanization and spoken pronunciation. SEARCH THREE WAYS • Chinese characters — type 你好 to find greetings • Jyutping — type nei5 hou2 when you know the sound but not the character • English — search from meaning back to Cantonese Every entry gives you the characters, the Jyutping, and clear definitions. Tap the speaker to hear the word spoken aloud. WORKS ENTIRELY OFFLINE The full dictionary is built into the app. Nothing to download, no connection needed — on the MTR, on a plane, or anywhere your data does not reach. MORE THAN A WORD LIST Cantonese is a living language, and this app covers the parts a dictionary usually leaves out: • Popular Words — the vocabulary you will actually hear every day • Hong Kong Gen Z Slang — what people are saying right now • Guangzhou Slang — older dialect, sayings, rhymes and street life • Reduplication — the vivid AABB and ABB expressions that make Cantonese sound like Cantonese • Tongue Twisters — classics for sharpening your pronunciation • Children's Songs — nursery rhymes and playground chants • Three Character Classic — a playful Cantonese take on the classic primer LEARN THE SYSTEM A built-in Jyutping guide explains Cantonese romanization and the tones from the beginning. A grammar section covers the essentials — sentence patterns, particles, and the usage that word-for-word translation gets wrong. MAKE IT YOURS • Save favourites and return to them any time • Search history, so you can pick up where you left off • A new word every day, drawn from the categories you choose • A daily streak to keep the habit going INTERFACE LANGUAGES English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. The dictionary itself — all 71,000+ entries, search, Jyutping, pronunciation and the grammar guide — is free forever. Great Cantonese Premium unlocks the seven curated collections above and removes every ad: • 1 Month — auto-renewing, first month free • 6 Months — auto-renewing Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel it any time in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.idatagear.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Wiktionary Reader4 screens
Great Cantonese Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wiktionary Reader at none against Great Cantonese Dictionary's 2. Wiktionary Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown). Great Cantonese Dictionary's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Great Cantonese Dictionary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Wiktionary Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wiktionary Reader ships an update monthly, Great Cantonese Dictionary every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Wiktionary Reader versus Great Cantonese Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiktionary ReaderGreat Cantonese Dictionary
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (62 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings62 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB143 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKAZUYUKI TAJIMAZhiJiang Zhang

In-app purchases

None

Wiktionary Reader

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Great Cantonese Dictionary

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro Access1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • 6-Month Pro Access$12.996 Months

Questions

Is Wiktionary Reader free?
Wiktionary Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Great Cantonese Dictionary free?
Great Cantonese Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wiktionary Reader or Great Cantonese Dictionary have ads?
Great Cantonese Dictionary shows ads; Wiktionary Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, Wiktionary Reader or Great Cantonese Dictionary?
Wiktionary Reader ships an update monthly, and Great Cantonese Dictionary every 11 days. Most recently, Wiktionary Reader was updated on September 29, 2026 and Great Cantonese Dictionary on September 22, 2026.

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