Best Chinese English Apps

232+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good chinese english apps. We benchmark 232+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Chinese English Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Chinese English: Learn & SpeakChinese English: Learn & SpeakFree—NoNoJul 2026
2Pleco Chinese DictionaryPleco Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoYesOct 2026
3Best ChineseEnglish DictionaryBest ChineseEnglish DictionaryFree—NoNoOct 2026
4English - Chinese TranslateEnglish - Chinese TranslateFree—NoNoMay 2026
5English - Chinese Dictionary & Phrasebook / 英英字典、翻译器、抽认卡、短语集English - Chinese Dictionary & Phrasebook / 英英字典、翻译器、抽认卡、短语集Free1.0★ (1)NoYesMay 2026
6Chinese – English DictionaryChinese – English DictionaryFree4.8★ (9)YesYesOct 2026
7English - Chinese 3000English - Chinese 3000Free—NoNoMay 2026
8Chinese English Translator.Chinese English Translator.Free—YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Chinese English

Pleco Chinese Dictionary#2

Pleco Chinese Dictionary by Pleco Inc.

Handwriting, OCR, flashcards
Strong Contender
🔍 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

  • 🚀 Extremely helpful and useful
  • 👍 Comprehensive and detailed dictionary
  • 🔍 Excellent search and lookup features
  • 💡 Customizable and personalized experience
  • 🎓 Essential tool for learning Chinese
  • 🔊 Clear audio pronunciations

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive add-ons and bundles
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and freezing issues
  • 🔍 Cluttered interface and navigation
  • 🌐 Lack of cloud sync and backup

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FAQ about Chinese English

Are there free chinese english apps for iPhone?
Yes — 20 of the top chinese english apps we rank are free to download, including Chinese English: Learn & Speak and Pleco Chinese Dictionary.
Chinese English: Learn & Speak has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 232+ chinese english apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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