Best Mandarin Dictionary Apps

243+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our mandarin dictionary list covers 243+ iPhone apps updated through October 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Mandarin Dictionary Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Pleco Chinese DictionaryPleco Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoYesOct 2026
2Chinese - Mandarin LanguageChinese - Mandarin LanguageFree4.5★ (544)YesNoOct 2026
3Hanping Chinese DictionaryHanping Chinese DictionaryFree4.5★ (6)NoYesSep 2026
4KTdict Chinese DictionaryKTdict Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.2K)NoYesOct 2026
5Du Chinese: Read&Learn ChineseDu Chinese: Read&Learn ChineseFree4.9★ (4.5K)NoYesOct 2026
6Chinese Master-Hi MandarinChinese Master-Hi MandarinFree—NoYesMay 2026
7p8nda Chinese Dictionaryp8nda Chinese DictionaryFree5.0★ (1)NoNoSep 2026
8Chinese Dictionary TranslateChinese Dictionary TranslateFree—NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Mandarin Dictionary

Pleco Chinese Dictionary#1

Pleco Chinese Dictionary by Pleco Inc.

Handwriting, OCR, flashcards
Editor's Choice
🔍 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
Chinese - Mandarin Language#2

Chinese - Mandarin Language by Dmitry Zaika

Dictionary & HSK Exams
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.5(544 ratings)
FreeAds
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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.

Hanping Chinese Dictionary#3

Hanping Chinese Dictionary by Hanping

Offline search + handwriting
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.5(6 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Master Mandarin Chinese with this comprehensive offline dictionary. Features handwriting recognition, native speaker audio, example sentences, and tools for vocabulary building and character mastery. Unlock premium features for advanced learning.

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FAQ about Mandarin Dictionary

What are the best mandarin dictionary apps for iPhone?
Pleco Chinese Dictionary tops our mandarin dictionary 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 — 19 of the top mandarin dictionary apps we rank are free to download, including Pleco Chinese Dictionary and Chinese - Mandarin Language.
Pleco Chinese Dictionary has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 243+ mandarin dictionary apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.