Best Traditional Chinese Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our traditional chinese list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Traditional Chinese Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Traditional Chinese DictionaryTraditional Chinese DictionaryFree4.6★ (14)YesNoSep 2026
2Pleco Chinese DictionaryPleco Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoYesSep 2026
3MonChinese: TOCFL LearningMonChinese: TOCFL LearningFree5.0★ (2)NoYesSep 2026
45000 Phrases - Learn Traditional Chinese for Free5000 Phrases - Learn Traditional Chinese for FreeFree4.7★ (6)NoYesMay 2026
5trainchinesetrainchineseFree4.7★ (2.2K)YesYesSep 2026
6HelloChinese - Learn ChineseHelloChinese - Learn ChineseFree4.9★ (23K)NoYesSep 2026
7Traditional Chinese HanziTraditional Chinese HanziFree4.6★ (58)NoYesAug 2026
8Du Chinese: Read&Learn ChineseDu Chinese: Read&Learn ChineseFree4.9★ (4.5K)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Traditional Chinese

Traditional Chinese Dictionary#1

Traditional Chinese Dictionary by FB PUBLISHING LLC

100,000 words!
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.6(14 ratings)
FreeAds
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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.

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
  • 🎓 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
MonChinese: TOCFL Learning#3

MonChinese: TOCFL Learning by Hung Vi Van

Traditional Chinese · Pinyin
Worth Considering
📚 Education
5.0(2 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Master Mandarin spoken in Taiwan with this comprehensive learning tool. It covers characters, tones, everyday language, and exam preparation, offering features like camera translation, pronunciation practice, and offline study.

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FAQ about Traditional Chinese

What are the best traditional chinese apps for iPhone?
Traditional Chinese Dictionary tops our traditional chinese apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 14 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top traditional chinese apps we rank are free to download, including Traditional Chinese Dictionary and Pleco Chinese Dictionary.
Traditional Chinese Dictionary shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ traditional chinese apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Yes, Traditional Chinese Dictionary offers full offline capability. You can get translations anytime, anywhere, without needing an internet connection.
Traditional Chinese Dictionary is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

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