Best Chinese Dictionary Reader Apps

228+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our chinese dictionary reader list covers 228+ iPhone apps updated through October 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Chinese Dictionary Reader Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Pleco Chinese DictionaryPleco Chinese DictionaryFree4.7β˜… (1.9K)NoYesOct 2026
2Jade - Chinese DictionaryJade - Chinese DictionaryFree4.4β˜… (17)YesYesOct 2026
3Laowai Chinese DictionaryLaowai Chinese DictionaryFree4.8β˜… (11)NoYesOct 2026
4Smart Chinese DictionarySmart Chinese DictionaryFreeβ€”YesYesAug 2026
5Wen ReaderWen ReaderFree5.0β˜… (1)NoNoOct 2026
6KTdict Chinese DictionaryKTdict Chinese DictionaryFree4.7β˜… (1.2K)NoYesOct 2026
7Chinese - Mandarin LanguageChinese - Mandarin LanguageFree4.5β˜… (551)YesNoOct 2026
8Xinhua Dictionary-Chinese DictXinhua Dictionary-Chinese DictFree3.9β˜… (248)YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Chinese Dictionary Reader

Pleco Chinese Dictionary#1

Pleco Chinese Dictionary by Pleco Inc.

Handwriting, OCR, flashcards
Editor's Choice
πŸ” Reference
4.7😊(1.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Extremely helpful and useful
  • πŸ‘ Comprehensive and detailed dictionary
  • πŸ” Excellent search and lookup features
  • πŸ’‘ Customizable and personalized experience
  • πŸŽ“ Essential tool for learning Chinese
  • πŸ”Š Clear audio pronunciations

Room to Improve

  • πŸ’° Expensive add-ons and bundles
  • πŸ› Occasional bugs and freezing issues
  • πŸ” Cluttered interface and navigation
  • 🌐 Lack of cloud sync and backup
Jade - Chinese Dictionary#2

Jade - Chinese Dictionary by Carlo Hafeneger

Learn Mandarin with Flashcards
Strong Contender
πŸ“š Education
4.4(17 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a smart Chinese dictionary and learning companion for everyday use. It provides instant lookups by Hanzi, pinyin, or English, with essential information first and deeper context available. Features include flashcards, spaced repetition, and a tool to understand Chinese text from your surroundings.

Laowai Chinese Dictionary#3

Laowai Chinese Dictionary by Dmytro Polianskyi

Offline, Pinyin & HSK Practice
Worth Considering
πŸ“š Education
4.8(11 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app offers an offline Chinese-English dictionary with extensive entries and example sentences. It allows users to save words, practice vocabulary through various exercises, and read Chinese texts with pinyin support. It also includes HSK 3.0 courses for structured learning.

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FAQ about Chinese Dictionary Reader

What are the best chinese dictionary reader apps for iPhone?
Pleco Chinese Dictionary tops our chinese dictionary reader apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 1.9K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 20 of the top chinese dictionary reader apps we rank are free to download, including Pleco Chinese Dictionary and Jade - Chinese Dictionary.
Pleco Chinese Dictionary has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 228+ chinese dictionary reader apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.