Best Chinese Dictionary Offline Apps

205+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our chinese dictionary offline list covers 205+ iPhone apps updated through May 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Chinese Dictionary Offline Apps (May 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Chinese Dictionary OfflineChinese Dictionary OfflineFree3.7★ (6)YesYesMay 2026
2Oxford Dictionary & ThesaurusOxford Dictionary & ThesaurusFree4.6★ (28K)YesYesJul 2026
3Merriam-Webster DictionaryMerriam-Webster DictionaryFree4.8★ (320K)YesYesJul 2026
4Chinese Dictionary AdvanceChinese Dictionary AdvanceFree4.4★ (111)YesYesJul 2026
5KTdict Chinese DictionaryKTdict Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.2K)NoYesJul 2026
6Pleco Chinese DictionaryPleco Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoYesJul 2026
7Chinese English Dictionary ProChinese English Dictionary ProFree4.1★ (44)YesYesJul 2026
8Chinese Dictionary EnglishChinese Dictionary EnglishFree4.4★ (5)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Chinese Dictionary Offline

Chinese Dictionary Offline#1

Chinese Dictionary Offline by Piyush Parsaniya

English to Chinese Dictionary
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
3.7(6 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a comprehensive English to Chinese dictionary with over 110,000 words. It features offline support, a translator, the ability to add custom words, and engaging quizzes to test your Chinese language skills. The interface is designed for ease of use and responsiveness.

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus#2

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus by MobiSystems, Inc.

Thesaurus & Offline Vocabulary
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.6😐(28K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#87in Reference
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Access a vast collection of dictionaries and thesauruses with definitions, pronunciations, and etymology. Features include offline access, advanced search options, and personalized word lists. Ideal for students, professionals, and word enthusiasts.

What We Love

  • 👍 Reliable and simple to use
  • 👍 Comprehensive and best for all English, especially rare and aged language
  • 👍 Very useful for learning new words
  • 👍 Excellent reference app

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy, way too many ads
  • 🔒 Annoying popup ads makes it unusable
  • 🔒 Ads stuck in, despite payment
Merriam-Webster Dictionary#3

Merriam-Webster Dictionary by Merriam-Webster, Inc.

Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(320K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#38in Reference
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Access America's most respected dictionary, updated with new words and meanings. This app offers offline access, voice search, daily vocabulary challenges, and a thesaurus. It's designed for English language reference, education, and vocabulary enhancement.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Comprehensive definitions
  • 👍 Helpful thesaurus
  • 🚀 Offline access

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🐛 Difficulty closing ads
  • 🐛 Repetitive game questions

More Chinese Dictionary Offline apps to explore

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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
5
KTdict Chinese Dictionary
KTdict Chinese Dictionary
KTdict Chinese Dictionary
OCR, Flashcards, Trainer
Free

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.

Comprehensive dictionary with 300,000+ entriesSearch in English, German, French, Chinese characters, or PinyiniOS handwriting and voice input
🔍 Reference
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
7
Chinese English Dictionary Pro
Chinese English Dictionary Pro
Chinese English Dictionary Pro
Dict & Translator Offline 英汉词典
Free

This offline Chinese-English dictionary and translator supports search by Chinese characters, Pinyin, or English. It offers native pronunciation, a large word database, and tools like favorites and history for enhanced language learning.

Offline search (Chinese, Pinyin, English)Quick search suggestionsLarge word and phrase database
📚 Education
(44)
free with in-app purchases
8
Chinese Dictionary English
Chinese Dictionary English
Chinese Dictionary English
Listen sound, Work offline
Free

This free dictionary app provides English to Chinese and Chinese to English translations with audio pronunciations. It offers offline functionality and customizable voice settings for both languages, along with advanced search options.

English to Chinese translationChinese to English translationAudio pronunciation for words
🔍 Reference
(5)
free
9
Hanping Chinese Dictionary
Hanping Chinese Dictionary
Hanping Chinese Dictionary
Offline search + handwriting
Free

Master Mandarin Chinese with this comprehensive offline dictionary. Features handwriting recognition, native speaker audio, example sentences, and tools for vocabulary building and character mastery. Unlock premium features for advanced learning.

Offline functionalityHandwriting recognitionNative speaker audio
📚 Education
(5)
free with in-app purchases
10
Chinese Dictionary: Translator
Chinese Dictionary: Translator
Chinese Dictionary: Translator
English to Chinese Dictionary
Free

Translate English to Chinese and vice-versa with this comprehensive dictionary and translator. Features include offline dictionary access, voice search, word quizzes, and custom keyboard integration. Save favorite translations and access a detailed user manual.

Offline English to Chinese dictionaryOnline translator functionalityVoice search for words
📚 Education
(2)
free with in-app purchases
11
Chinese Dictionary -Translator
Chinese Dictionary -Translator
Chinese Dictionary -Translator
English To Chinese Dictionary
Free
📚 Education
(0)
12
Panda Dictionary & HSK Trainer
Panda Dictionary & HSK Trainer
Panda Dictionary & HSK Trainer
Speak & Study Mandarin Chinese
Free

This app provides a comprehensive offline Chinese-English dictionary with over 188,000 entries. It also includes a phrasebook, a web browser with instant translation, HSK exam preparation, and pronunciation tools. An optional subscription unlocks additional content and removes ads.

Offline Chinese-English dictionaryWeb browser with instant translationPractical phrasebook
🔍 Reference
(8)
freemium
13
Dictionary Offline - Dict Box
Dictionary Offline - Dict Box
Dictionary Offline - Dict Box
Dictionary for All Languages
Free

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.

Offline dictionary & translator50+ languages supportedSmart word suggestions
🔍 Reference
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Chinese French Dictionary 法中词典
Chinese French Dictionary 法中词典
Chinese French Dictionary 法中词典
Dict & Translator Offline Lite
Free

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.

Offline accessNative pronunciationsFast search
📚 Education
(5)
free with in-app purchases
15
Chinese to English & English to Chinese Dictionary
Chinese to English & English to Chinese Dictionary
Chinese to English & English to Chinese Dictionary
by Nasreen Zulfiqar
Free

This app provides comprehensive translation between Chinese and English. It offers a large vocabulary database for finding meanings of difficult words and includes features like search history and an alphabetical thesaurus.

Chinese to English translationEnglish to Chinese translationLarge vocabulary database
📚 Books
(2)
free
16
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
17
Chinese Simplified Dictionary
Chinese Simplified Dictionary
Chinese Simplified Dictionary
Mandarin offline Dictionary
Free
📚 Education
(0)
18
Chinese Dictionary - Dict Box
Chinese Dictionary - Dict Box
Chinese Dictionary - Dict Box
英汉词典 English Mandarin Lexicon
Free

Enhance your Chinese Mandarin and English vocabulary with this comprehensive dictionary app. It offers offline access, a user-friendly interface, and a recent word search feature for efficient learning. Customize your experience with dark and light themes.

Offline accessUser-friendly interfaceRecent word search
📊 Productivity
(6)
free with in-app purchases
19
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
20
Thai Dictionary - Dict Box
Thai Dictionary - Dict Box
Thai Dictionary - Dict Box
Thai Translator - Translate
Free

This app provides offline English-Thai and Thai-English translation with definitions, synonyms, and pronunciations. It offers smart word suggestions, a picture dictionary, and word reminders, all accessible without an internet connection. An optional premium upgrade unlocks advanced features and an ad-free experience.

Offline English-Thai translationOffline Thai-English translationDefinitions, synonyms, pronunciations
🔍 Reference
(3.4K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Chinese Dictionary Offline

What are the best chinese dictionary offline apps for iPhone?
Chinese Dictionary Offline tops our chinese dictionary offline apps ranking as of May 2026, with a 3.7-star average from 6 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top chinese dictionary offline apps we rank are free to download, including Chinese Dictionary Offline and Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus.
Chinese Dictionary Offline shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of May 2026.
We track 205+ chinese dictionary offline apps on the iOS App Store as of May 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Chinese Dictionary Offline offers a Pro Weekly subscription for $1.99, a Pro Monthly subscription for $4.99, and a Pro Yearly subscription for $24.99.
Yes, Chinese Dictionary Offline is designed to work completely offline. You can access all its features and word meanings without needing an active internet connection.