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Best Cantonese Dictionary Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
15 free apps
Updated October 2026

The best cantonese dictionary apps on iPhone average 4.4★ across 249+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.

Compare top Cantonese Dictionary Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Cantonese English Dictionary +Cantonese English Dictionary +Free4.4★ (496)YesYesSep 2026
2words.hk 粵典words.hk 粵典Free5.0★ (19)NoNoOct 2026
3Cantonese DictionaryCantonese DictionaryFree4.3★ (36)YesNoOct 2026
4Pleco Chinese DictionaryPleco Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoYesOct 2026
5Cantonese by NemoCantonese by NemoFree4.7★ (1.7K)NoYesOct 2026
6Cantonese Dictionary AppCantonese Dictionary AppFree—YesYesJul 2026
7JyutFinder: CantoneseJyutFinder: CantoneseFree—NoNoOct 2026
8English Cantonese Dictionary +English Cantonese Dictionary +$2.99—NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Cantonese Dictionary

Cantonese English Dictionary +#1

Cantonese English Dictionary + by Sing Fu Chan

Learn & Translate Chinese Easy
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.4😐(496 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This offline dictionary helps you master Cantonese and English. Search using Chinese characters, Jyutping, or English words. Features native audio, a large vocabulary, and tools like favorites and history for confident learning anywhere, anytime.

What We Love

  • 💻 Versatile dictionary
  • 🔊 Accurate Cantonese pronunciations
  • 🗣️ Helpful for learning Cantonese
  • 📚 Comprehensive vocabulary coverage

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Limited translation capabilities beyond single words
  • 🌐 Inconsistent handling of Cantonese vs Mandarin
  • 💰 Excessive advertising
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes after updates
words.hk 粵典#2

words.hk 粵典 by Xiang Li

Open Cantonese Dictionary
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
5.0(19 ratings)
Free
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This open Cantonese dictionary supports searches in multiple languages and romanization systems. It offers handwriting recognition for Chinese characters and provides audio pronunciations for words and example sentences. The dictionary content is available in both English and Cantonese.

Cantonese Dictionary#3

Cantonese Dictionary by Chun Kai Lau

Look up characters' jyutping
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.3(36 ratings)
FreeAds
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This app assists learners in understanding Cantonese pronunciation. It allows users to search for characters by pronunciation or vice versa, supports both traditional and simplified Chinese, and offers audio playback for pronunciations. Bookmarking and copying results are also available features.

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FAQ about Cantonese Dictionary

What are the best cantonese dictionary apps for iPhone?
Cantonese English Dictionary + tops our cantonese dictionary apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 496 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 15 of the top cantonese dictionary apps we rank are free to download, including Cantonese English Dictionary + and words.hk 粵典.
Cantonese English Dictionary + shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ cantonese dictionary apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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