Best Chinese Dictionary Franch Apps

196+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

Out of 196+ chinese dictionary franch apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for Chinese Dictionary Franch

Chinese French Dictionary 法中词典#1

Chinese French Dictionary 法中词典 by Sing Fu Chan

Dict & Translator Offline Lite
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
5.0(5 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This free offline dictionary provides quick access to thousands of Chinese and French entries, with accurate translations and native pronunciations. It's designed for students, travelers, and professionals needing a reliable language companion.

KTdict Chinese Dictionary#2

KTdict Chinese Dictionary by Klaus Thul

OCR, Flashcards, Trainer
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.7😊(1.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This comprehensive Chinese dictionary app offers effortless learning with extensive search capabilities, an interactive reader, and OCR technology. It includes dynamic flashcards and a Leitner system trainer to enhance vocabulary and retention. Enjoy seamless integration across Apple devices with a single in-app purchase for full access.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 🚀 Quick and easy to use
  • 📚 Comprehensive dictionary
  • 🌐 Supports English, Pinyin, and Chinese characters

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔍 Missing some words or inaccurate translations
  • 📏 Text size/font could be improved
Dictionary Offline - Dict Box#3

Dictionary Offline - Dict Box by Xung Le

Dictionary for All Languages
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.6😊(11K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides an offline dictionary and translator for over 50 languages. It offers smart word suggestions, text translation in other apps, offline pronunciation, and a picture dictionary. An optional premium upgrade unlocks advanced features and an ad-free experience.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 🚀 Comprehensive dictionaries
  • 🚀 Offline functionality
  • 👍 Helpful features (e.g., pronunciation, synonyms, examples)

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Dictionaries get deleted after updates
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 💡 Lack of dark mode option

More Chinese Dictionary Franch apps to explore

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Pleco Chinese Dictionary
Pleco Chinese Dictionary
Pleco Chinese Dictionary
Handwriting, OCR, flashcards
Free

This app is a comprehensive tool for learning Chinese, offering integrated dictionaries, document reading, and flashcard features. It supports various input methods including handwriting and OCR, with extensive dictionary options and pronunciation guides.

Integrated dictionaries with over 110,000 entriesFull-screen handwriting inputLive OCR for word lookup
🔍 Reference
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Dictionary Linguee
Dictionary Linguee
Dictionary Linguee
German, French, Spanish, more
Free

Access reliable translations for multiple languages, including French, Spanish, and German, with this comprehensive dictionary app. It offers fast, offline access to a vast database compiled by lexicographers and includes example sentences and audio pronunciations.

Translations in French, Spanish, German, and moreCompiled by over 400 lexicographersFast translations with quick search
🔍 Reference
(11K)
free
6
Chineasy: Learn Chinese easily
Chineasy: Learn Chinese easily
Chineasy: Learn Chinese easily
Map your way to learn Chinese
Free

Learn Chinese characters and vocabulary through visual aids and a unique building block method. This app breaks down the language into manageable lessons, making it easy to understand and remember, while also exploring Chinese culture. Suitable for all levels, it offers games and SRS reviews for efficient learning.

Visual learning of Chinese charactersBuilding block vocabulary methodBite-sized lessons
📚 Education
(9.3K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Chinese Stroke Order Character
Chinese Stroke Order Character
Chinese Stroke Order Character
Chinese Writing Practice
Free

Master Chinese character writing with animated stroke order guides. This app helps beginners learn to write characters correctly, offering features like Pinyin annotation, real voice pronunciation, and multi-language support. It's designed to make learning Chinese calligraphy systematic and efficient.

Animated stroke order guidesPinyin annotationReal voice pronunciation
🔍 Reference
(627)
free with in-app purchases
8
Dictionary.
Dictionary.
Dictionary.
by TheFreeDictionary.com
Free

Access a comprehensive dictionary, thesaurus, and translation tool with millions of definitions and synonyms. Explore specialty dictionaries, learn new words daily, and play word games. This app offers offline access and integrates seamlessly with other applications.

Offline dictionary and thesaurusMillions of definitions and synonymsWord of the Day and Idiom of the Day
🔍 Reference
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Du Chinese: Read&Learn Chinese
Du Chinese: Read&Learn Chinese
Du Chinese: Read&Learn Chinese
Read Mandarin at any level
Free

Learn Mandarin Chinese through engaging stories with integrated tools for reading and listening comprehension. Access definitions, pinyin, native audio, and translations instantly. Build vocabulary with a built-in dictionary and flashcards.

Extensive library of Mandarin storiesContent for all learning levelsInstant pinyin, definitions, and translations
📚 Education
(4.4K)
free with in-app purchases
10
DianHua Dictionary
DianHua Dictionary
DianHua Dictionary
by JSQ, LLC
Free

This app is a comprehensive Chinese-English dictionary for iOS, offering robust search capabilities across English, Pinyin, Traditional, and Simplified Chinese. It includes study tools like writing practice, flashcards, and search history to aid language learners.

Multi-language search (English, Pinyin, Traditional/Simplified Chinese)Search historyBookmark organization
🔍 Reference
(8)
free
11
imiwa?
imiwa?
imiwa?
Japanese dictionary
Free

A comprehensive offline Japanese dictionary supporting multiple languages for definitions. It includes kanji information, example sentences, and conjugation tools, making it suitable for learners of all levels.

Offline Japanese dictionaryMultilingual definitionsKanji database
🔍 Reference
(239)
free
12
Vietnamese Dictionary Dict Box
Vietnamese Dictionary Dict Box
Vietnamese Dictionary Dict Box
Engish Vietnamese Translator
Free

This app serves as a comprehensive offline Vietnamese-English dictionary and translator. It offers text translation, word suggestions, pronunciation guides, and a picture dictionary to enhance language learning and communication.

Offline dictionary and translatorText translation for sentences and paragraphsIntelligent word suggestions
🔍 Reference
(18K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Chinese - Mandarin Language
Chinese - Mandarin Language
Chinese - Mandarin Language
Dictionary & HSK Exams
Free

This app offers a comprehensive English-Chinese and Chinese-English dictionary for Mandarin Chinese. It includes features like audio pronunciation, stroke animations, and example sentences to aid vocabulary expansion and exam preparation. Supports multiple languages for a broader learning experience.

English-Chinese dictionaryChinese-English dictionaryAudio pronunciation
🔍 Reference
(523)
ad-supported
14
PONS Translate & Dictionary
PONS Translate & Dictionary
PONS Translate & Dictionary
German, English, Spanish, etc.
Free

Translate text and words between 40 languages with over 50 dictionaries. Features intelligent search, voice translation, and offline access to saved entries. Ideal for travelers and language learners.

Text and word translationOver 50 dictionariesIntelligent search with suggestions
🔍 Reference
(1K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Dictionary & Translator
Dictionary & Translator
Dictionary & Translator
Learn and Translate Languages
Free

Access trusted definitions, thesaurus, and pronunciations for numerous languages. Translate text and images offline or online, and enhance your learning with vocabulary challenges and grammar checking.

Offline dictionary and thesaurusCross-cultural text and image translationVocabulary challenges and grammar checking
📚 Education
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Chinese Hanzi Dictionary
Chinese Hanzi Dictionary
Chinese Hanzi Dictionary
Learn to write Chinese Hanzi
Free

Learn to write, read, and speak Chinese characters (Hanzi). This app provides comprehensive knowledge including meanings, pronunciation, stroke order, and vocabulary. It's a valuable tool for beginners of all ages to aid in study, work, and travel.

Learn simplified and traditional ChineseAnimated character writing with stroke orderDetailed character information (pinyin, radicals, definitions)
📚 Education
(327)
free with in-app purchases
17
Chinese Dictionary Advance
Chinese Dictionary Advance
Chinese Dictionary Advance
English to Chinese Dictionary
Free

This app provides a comprehensive offline English to Chinese dictionary with over 150,000 words. It features an easy-to-use interface, a quiz mode to test your knowledge, and options to save favorite words and view search history. It also includes text-to-speech functionality and sharing capabilities.

Offline English to Chinese dictionary150,000+ English words with Chinese meaningsInteractive quiz mode
📚 Education
(111)
free with in-app purchases
18
英漢字典 EC Dictionary
英漢字典 EC Dictionary
英漢字典 EC Dictionary
Fast/Easy Offline Dictionary.
Free

This is a fast and easy-to-use offline English-Chinese dictionary. It offers comprehensive definitions, including parts of speech, pronunciation, and example sentences for a vast vocabulary, supporting both simplified and traditional Chinese.

Offline English-Chinese dictionarySupports Simplified and Traditional ChinesePronunciation and example sentences
📚 Education
(0)
free with in-app purchases
19
Cantonese English Dictionary +
Cantonese English Dictionary +
Cantonese English Dictionary +
Learn & Translate Chinese Easy
Free

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.

Offline dictionarySearch by characters, Jyutping, or EnglishNative audio pronunciation
🔍 Reference
(432)
free with in-app purchases
20
French Dictionary & Translator
French Dictionary & Translator
French Dictionary & Translator
Dictionnaire Français Anglais
Free

Translate words and phrases between French and English with audio pronunciations, definitions, and example sentences. Features offline access, a vast dictionary, synonym and idiom dictionaries, and learning games. Ideal for study, work, or travel.

French-English dictionary (700,000 words)English-French dictionarySynonym dictionary
📚 Education
(936)
free with in-app purchases