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Best English To Chinese Dictionary Apps

240+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our english to chinese dictionary list covers 240+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top English To Chinese Dictionary Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1English To Chinese DictionaryEnglish To Chinese DictionaryFree—NoNoMay 2026
2Pleco Chinese DictionaryPleco Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoYesAug 2026
3Oxford Dictionary & ThesaurusOxford Dictionary & ThesaurusFree4.6★ (29K)NoYesAug 2026
4KTdict Chinese DictionaryKTdict Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.2K)NoYesAug 2026
5Youdao DictionaryYoudao DictionaryFree4.7★ (17K)YesYesAug 2026
6Chinese Dictionary -TranslatorChinese Dictionary -TranslatorFree—YesNoMay 2026
7Dictionary: English ChineseDictionary: English ChineseFree—NoNoAug 2026
8English - 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

Top Picks for English To Chinese Dictionary

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

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive add-ons and bundles
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and freezing issues
  • 🔍 Cluttered interface and navigation
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus#3

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus by MobiSystems, Inc.

Etymology & Offline Vocabulary
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.6😐(29K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#98in 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

More English To Chinese Dictionary apps to explore

4
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
5
Youdao Dictionary
Youdao Dictionary
Youdao Dictionary
Best Chinese Translator
Free

This app offers comprehensive translation and dictionary services across 109 languages. It features advanced AI-powered translation, AR and photo translation, real-time speech translation, and offline capabilities. It also includes specialized dictionaries and AI tools for learning and content summarization.

109 Language TranslationAI-Powered Translation & SummarizationAR & Photo Translation
🔍 Reference
(17K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Chinese Dictionary -Translator
Chinese Dictionary -Translator
Chinese Dictionary -Translator
English To Chinese Dictionary
Free
📚 Education
(0)
7
Dictionary: English Chinese
Dictionary: English Chinese
Dictionary: English Chinese
by Sin Yee Fan
Free
📚 Education
(0)
8
English - 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
English - Chinese Dictionary & Phrasebook / 英英字典、翻译器、抽认卡、短语集
by Ngoc Que Nguyen
Free

This comprehensive offline dictionary and phrasebook offers millions of bilingual example sentences, flashcards, and grammar guides. It provides powerful search capabilities, pronunciation tips, and learning tools to help users master English and Chinese vocabulary and phrases effectively.

Offline dictionary with millions of entriesBilingual example sentencesVocabulary flashcards
🔍 Reference
(1)
free
9
All英语词典 (English - Chinese)
All英语词典 (English - Chinese)
All英语词典 (English - Chinese)
"The fastest search tool"
Free

This app allows you to search for English words across multiple Chinese and English dictionaries simultaneously. It includes a comprehensive vocabulary builder with lists for various standardized tests.

Simultaneous dictionary searchEnglish to Chinese dictionaryChinese to English dictionary
📚 Education
(17)
ad-supported
10
New English-Chinese Dictionary
New English-Chinese Dictionary
New English-Chinese Dictionary
English-Chinese Dictionary
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
11
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
12
英漢字典 EC Dictionary
英漢字典 EC Dictionary
英漢字典 EC Dictionary
Fast/Easy Offline Dictionary.
Free

This is a fast and easy-to-use offline English-Chinese dictionary. It offers comprehensive definitions, including parts of speech, pronunciation, and example sentences for a vast vocabulary, supporting both simplified and traditional Chinese.

Offline English-Chinese dictionarySupports Simplified and Traditional ChinesePronunciation and example sentences
📚 Education
(0)
free with in-app purchases
13
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
(122)
free with in-app purchases
14
Traditional Chinese Dictionary
Traditional Chinese Dictionary
Traditional Chinese Dictionary
100,000 words!
Free

Access a comprehensive Traditional Chinese-English dictionary with over 100,000 words. Get instant translations, hear audio pronunciations, and use it offline. Stay updated with modern terms in this lightweight, free application.

100,000+ word vocabularyInstant translationsAudio pronunciation
🔍 Reference
(14)
ad-supported
15
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
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
(15K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Dictionary & Translator
Dictionary & Translator
Dictionary & Translator
Learn and Translate Languages
Free

Access trusted definitions, thesaurus, and pronunciations for numerous languages. Translate text and images offline or online, and enhance your learning with vocabulary challenges and grammar checking.

Offline dictionary and thesaurusCross-cultural text and image translationVocabulary challenges and grammar checking
📚 Education
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
18
English and Chinese Dictionary
English and Chinese Dictionary
English and Chinese Dictionary
English and Chinese Dictionary
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
19
Chinese Dictionary Offline
Chinese Dictionary Offline
Chinese Dictionary Offline
English to Chinese Dictionary
Free

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.

Offline English to Chinese dictionaryOver 110,000 wordsChinese translator
📚 Education
(6)
free with in-app purchases
20
English Chinese Dictionary +
English Chinese Dictionary +
English Chinese Dictionary +
Offline Dictionary with Voice
$2.99
🔍 Reference
(0)

FAQ about English To Chinese Dictionary

Are there free english to chinese dictionary apps for iPhone?
Yes — 19 of the top english to chinese dictionary apps we rank are free to download, including English To Chinese Dictionary and Pleco Chinese Dictionary.
English To Chinese Dictionary has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 240+ english to chinese dictionary apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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