Best Offline Dictionary Chinese Apps

204+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated May 2026

Looking for free offline dictionary chinese apps? 19 of our 204+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Top Picks for Offline Dictionary Chinese

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus#1

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus by MobiSystems, Inc.

Thesaurus & Offline Vocabulary
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.6😐(28K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#88in 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
Dictionary Offline - Dict Box#2

Dictionary Offline - Dict Box by Xung Le

Dictionary for All Languages
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.6😊(11K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides an offline dictionary and translator for over 50 languages. It offers smart word suggestions, text translation in other apps, offline pronunciation, and a picture dictionary. An optional premium upgrade unlocks advanced features and an ad-free experience.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 🚀 Comprehensive dictionaries
  • 🚀 Offline functionality
  • 👍 Helpful features (e.g., pronunciation, synonyms, examples)

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Dictionaries get deleted after updates
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 💡 Lack of dark mode option
Merriam-Webster Dictionary#3

Merriam-Webster Dictionary by Merriam-Webster, Inc.

Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(320K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#41in Reference
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Access America's most respected dictionary, updated with new words and meanings. This app offers offline access, voice search, daily vocabulary challenges, and a thesaurus. It's designed for English language reference, education, and vocabulary enhancement.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Comprehensive definitions
  • 👍 Helpful thesaurus
  • 🚀 Offline access

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🐛 Difficulty closing ads
  • 🐛 Repetitive game questions

More Offline Dictionary Chinese apps to explore

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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
(14K)
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
(4)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
(44)
free with in-app purchases
7
Vietnamese Dictionary Dict Box
Vietnamese Dictionary Dict Box
Vietnamese Dictionary Dict Box
Engish Vietnamese Translator
Free

This app serves as a comprehensive offline Vietnamese-English dictionary and translator. It offers text translation, word suggestions, pronunciation guides, and a picture dictionary to enhance language learning and communication.

Offline dictionary and translatorText translation for sentences and paragraphsIntelligent word suggestions
🔍 Reference
(18K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Chinese Dictionary English
Chinese Dictionary English
Chinese Dictionary English
Listen sound, Work offline
Free

This free dictionary app provides English to Chinese and Chinese to English translations with audio pronunciations. It offers offline functionality and customizable voice settings for both languages, along with advanced search options.

English to Chinese translationChinese to English translationAudio pronunciation for words
🔍 Reference
(5)
free
9
Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro
Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro
Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro
by TheFreeDictionary.com
$9.99

Access a comprehensive offline dictionary and thesaurus with extensive content in multiple languages. Explore definitions, synonyms, and specialized dictionaries for various fields. Enjoy an ad-free experience with features like word games and instant lookups.

Ad-free experienceOffline English dictionary and thesaurusOffline dictionaries in 13 languages
🔍 Reference
(2.5K)
paid
10
Pleco Chinese Dictionary
Pleco Chinese Dictionary
Pleco Chinese Dictionary
Handwriting, OCR, flashcards
Free

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.

Integrated dictionaries with over 110,000 entriesFull-screen handwriting inputLive OCR for word lookup
🔍 Reference
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Korean Dictionary - Dict Box
Korean Dictionary - Dict Box
Korean Dictionary - Dict Box
Translate - Korean Translator
Free

This app provides offline English to Korean and Korean to English translation with smart word suggestions and text pronunciation. It also offers features like a picture dictionary and word reminders, with an optional premium upgrade for advanced functionalities.

Offline English to Korean translationOffline Korean to English translationSmart word suggestions
🔍 Reference
(5.5K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Chinese Simplified Dictionary
Chinese Simplified Dictionary
Chinese Simplified Dictionary
Mandarin offline Dictionary
Free
📚 Education
(0)
13
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
14
Chinese French Dictionary 法中词典
Chinese French Dictionary 法中词典
Chinese French Dictionary 法中词典
Dict & Translator Offline Lite
Free

This free offline dictionary provides quick access to thousands of Chinese and French entries, with accurate translations and native pronunciations. It's designed for students, travelers, and professionals needing a reliable language companion.

Offline accessNative pronunciationsFast search
📚 Education
(5)
free with in-app purchases
15
Thai Dictionary - Dict Box
Thai Dictionary - Dict Box
Thai Dictionary - Dict Box
Thai Translator - Translate
Free

This app provides offline English-Thai and Thai-English translation with definitions, synonyms, and pronunciations. It offers smart word suggestions, a picture dictionary, and word reminders, all accessible without an internet connection. An optional premium upgrade unlocks advanced features and an ad-free experience.

Offline English-Thai translationOffline Thai-English translationDefinitions, synonyms, pronunciations
🔍 Reference
(3.4K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Persian Dictionary - Dict Box
Persian Dictionary - Dict Box
Persian Dictionary - Dict Box
دیکشنری انگلیسی به فارسی
Free

This offline dictionary and translator app facilitates Persian-English language learning and communication. It offers fast, convenient translations, smart word suggestions, and text pronunciation without an internet connection. Advanced features like a picture dictionary and cross-device sync are available with a premium upgrade.

Offline English to Farsi translationOffline Farsi to English translationSmart word suggestions
🔍 Reference
(86K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Spanish Dictionary - Dict Box
Spanish Dictionary - Dict Box
Spanish Dictionary - Dict Box
English Spanish Translation
Free

This app provides a comprehensive English to Spanish and Spanish to English dictionary and translator. It offers offline functionality, word correction, and the ability to translate text directly from other applications and web browsers. Users can also access image search and word reminders.

Offline dictionary and translatorTranslate in other apps and browsersImage search and picture dictionary
🔍 Reference
(8.3K)
free with in-app purchases
18
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
(4.4K)
free with in-app purchases
19
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
20
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