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★ (29K)NoYesSep 2026
3Merriam-Webster DictionaryMerriam-Webster DictionaryFree4.8★ (324K)YesYesSep 2026
4Chinese Dictionary AdvanceChinese Dictionary AdvanceFree4.4★ (111)YesYesJul 2026
5KTdict Chinese DictionaryKTdict Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.2K)NoYesSep 2026
6Pleco Chinese DictionaryPleco Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoYesSep 2026
7Chinese English Dictionary ProChinese English Dictionary ProFree4.4★ (122)YesYesSep 2026
8Chinese Dictionary EnglishChinese Dictionary EnglishFree4.4★ (5)NoNoAug 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.

Etymology & Offline Vocabulary
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.6😐(29K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#93in 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
  • 👍 Helps with homework or even if you forgot how to spell write or don't know the meaning of a word
  • 👍 Excellent dictionary that has everything you'll ever need
  • 👍 Offline access is very helpful
  • 👍 Detailed definitions including word origins

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy, way too many ads
  • 🔒 Annoying popup ads makes it unusable
  • 🔒 Ads stuck in, despite payment
  • 🐛 Never connect the server
  • 🐛 Stopped working
  • 🔒 Annoying popup ads
  • 🐛 Definitions disappear before reading is complete
  • 🔒 Intrusive and persistent ads even in paid version
  • 🔒 Subscription pricing is too high
Merriam-Webster Dictionary#3

Merriam-Webster Dictionary by Merriam-Webster, Inc.

Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(324K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#29in 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
  • 👍 Word of the day feature
  • 👍 Fun word games

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🐛 Difficulty closing ads
  • 🐛 Repetitive game questions
  • 🐛 Missing words in dictionary
  • 🐛 Unreasonable level progression in games

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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.