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Best Mandarin Dictionary Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our mandarin dictionary list covers 245+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Mandarin Dictionary Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Pleco Chinese DictionaryPleco Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoYesAug 2026
2Chinese - Mandarin LanguageChinese - Mandarin LanguageFree4.5★ (537)YesNoAug 2026
3KTdict Chinese DictionaryKTdict Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.2K)NoYesAug 2026
4Du Chinese: Read&Learn ChineseDu Chinese: Read&Learn ChineseFree4.9★ (4.5K)NoYesAug 2026
5Hanping Chinese DictionaryHanping Chinese DictionaryFree4.4★ (5)NoYesAug 2026
6Chinese Dictionary TranslateChinese Dictionary TranslateFree—NoNoMay 2026
7Chinese Master-Hi MandarinChinese Master-Hi MandarinFree—NoYesMay 2026
8Chinese Dictionary - Dict BoxChinese Dictionary - Dict BoxFree4.3★ (6)YesYesJul 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

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive add-ons and bundles
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and freezing issues
  • 🔍 Cluttered interface and navigation
Chinese - Mandarin Language#2

Chinese - Mandarin Language by Dmitry Zaika

Dictionary & HSK Exams
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.5(537 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.

KTdict Chinese Dictionary#3

KTdict Chinese Dictionary by Klaus Thul

OCR, Flashcards, Trainer
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.7😊(1.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 🚀 Quick and easy to use
  • 📚 Comprehensive dictionary
  • 🌐 Supports English, Pinyin, and Chinese characters

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔍 Missing some words or inaccurate translations
  • 📏 Text size/font could be improved

More Mandarin Dictionary apps to explore

4
Du Chinese: Read&Learn Chinese
Du Chinese: Read&Learn Chinese
Du Chinese: Read&Learn Chinese
Read Mandarin at any level
Free

Learn Mandarin Chinese through engaging stories with integrated tools for reading and listening comprehension. Access definitions, pinyin, native audio, and translations instantly. Build vocabulary with a built-in dictionary and flashcards.

Extensive library of Mandarin storiesContent for all learning levelsInstant pinyin, definitions, and translations
📚 Education
(4.5K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Hanping Chinese Dictionary
Hanping Chinese Dictionary
Hanping Chinese Dictionary
Offline search + handwriting
Free

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.

Offline functionalityHandwriting recognitionNative speaker audio
📚 Education
(5)
free with in-app purchases
6
Chinese Dictionary Translate
Chinese Dictionary Translate
Chinese Dictionary Translate
HSK & TOCFL Practice
Free
📚 Education
(0)
7
Chinese Master-Hi Mandarin
Chinese Master-Hi Mandarin
Chinese Master-Hi Mandarin
Learn Chinese culture together
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
8
Chinese Dictionary - Dict Box
Chinese Dictionary - Dict Box
Chinese Dictionary - Dict Box
英汉词典 English Mandarin Lexicon
Free

Enhance your Chinese Mandarin and English vocabulary with this comprehensive dictionary app. It offers offline access, a user-friendly interface, and a recent word search feature for efficient learning. Customize your experience with dark and light themes.

Offline accessUser-friendly interfaceRecent word search
📊 Productivity
(6)
free with in-app purchases
9
Taiwanese-Mandarin Dictionary
Taiwanese-Mandarin Dictionary
Taiwanese-Mandarin Dictionary
Offline Taiwanese with audio
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF
🔍 Reference
(0)
10
Jade - Chinese Dictionary
Jade - Chinese Dictionary
Jade - Chinese Dictionary
Learn Mandarin with Flashcards
Free

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.

Fast Chinese dictionary searchSearch by Hanzi, pinyin, or EnglishSimplified and Traditional script display
📚 Education
(7)
free with in-app purchases
11
Chineasy: Learn Chinese easily
Chineasy: Learn Chinese easily
Chineasy: Learn Chinese easily
Map your way to learn Chinese
Free

Learn Chinese characters and vocabulary through visual aids and a unique building block method. This app breaks down the language into manageable lessons, making it easy to understand and remember, while also exploring Chinese culture. Suitable for all levels, it offers games and SRS reviews for efficient learning.

Visual learning of Chinese charactersBuilding block vocabulary methodBite-sized lessons
📚 Education
(9.4K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Mandarin Chinese Dictionary +
Mandarin Chinese Dictionary +
Mandarin Chinese Dictionary +
Translator to learn English
Free

This bilingual dictionary app translates between English and Mandarin Chinese, offering offline access to over 350,000 words and phrases. It includes features like text scanning, pronunciation guides, vocabulary games, and phrasebooks to aid language learning.

Bilingual English/Mandarin dictionaryOffline translation and pronunciationImage text scanning
📚 Education
(13)
free with in-app purchases
13
Merry Mandarin: Learn Chinese
Merry Mandarin: Learn Chinese
Merry Mandarin: Learn Chinese
Read, Write & Speak Fluently
Free
📚 Education
(0)
14
Zi Finder: Chinese Dictionary
Zi Finder: Chinese Dictionary
Zi Finder: Chinese Dictionary
Chinese Character Lookup
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF
🔍 Reference
(0)
15
English Chinese Dictionary +
English Chinese Dictionary +
English Chinese Dictionary +
Offline Dictionary with Voice
$2.99
🔍 Reference
(0)
16
New English-Chinese Dictionary
New English-Chinese Dictionary
New English-Chinese Dictionary
English-Chinese Dictionary
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
17
DianHua Dictionary
DianHua Dictionary
DianHua Dictionary
by JSQ, LLC
Free

This app is a comprehensive Chinese-English dictionary for iOS, offering robust search capabilities across English, Pinyin, Traditional, and Simplified Chinese. It includes study tools like writing practice, flashcards, and search history to aid language learners.

Multi-language search (English, Pinyin, Traditional/Simplified Chinese)Search historyBookmark organization
🔍 Reference
(8)
free
18
MyDict Chinese Dictionary
MyDict Chinese Dictionary
MyDict Chinese Dictionary
by Teng Wang Chang
Free
📚 Education
(0)
19
p8nda Chinese Dictionary
p8nda Chinese Dictionary
p8nda Chinese Dictionary
Learn offline with flashcards
Free

This app provides an offline Chinese-English dictionary with over 60,000 words and phrases. It features native audio, stroke order animations, and AI-powered translation to help users learn Mandarin effectively. Users can also create flashcards with spaced repetition for vocabulary review.

Offline dictionary with 60,000+ wordsNative audio for words and sentencesAnimated stroke order for writing
📚 Education
(1)
free
20
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

FAQ about Mandarin Dictionary

What are the best mandarin dictionary apps for iPhone?
Pleco Chinese Dictionary tops our mandarin dictionary apps ranking as of August 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 August 2026.
We track 245+ mandarin dictionary apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Pleco is an all-in-one Chinese learning application that combines a powerful dictionary, a document reader, and a flashcard system. It allows users to look up words, read Chinese texts, and create study cards for memorization, supporting both simplified and traditional characters.
Key features include extensive dictionaries with over 110,000 entries, full-screen handwriting input, live Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for instant word lookup, a document reader that supports various file formats, and a flashcard system with Spaced Repetition System (SRS) for effective memorization. It also offers stroke order diagrams and audio pronunciations.

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