242+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
Chinese Explainer is the household name in chinese explainer, but it's far from the only option. We track 242+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | — | No | No | May 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.2★ (11) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.5★ (544) | Yes | No | Oct 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.8★ (9) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | 5.0★ (1) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.8★ (157) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | May 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.5★ (14) | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 |
Learn Chinese through classic stories and poems. Offers detailed explanations, translations, and audio pronunciations for every word and sentence. Supports offline reading and vocabulary saving.
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.
