Pleco Chinese Dictionary
7.0#14 in online dictionaries$29.99 one-timeFree planAndroidiOS
VisitPleco Chinese Dictionary vs The Free Dictionary
The Free Dictionary
8.0#3 in online dictionaries$9.99 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Pleco Chinese Dictionary | The Free Dictionary |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 | Farlex says it was founded in 2004, while TheFreeDictionary launched in 2003. |
| Integrations | On Android, a floating screen-reader interface can tap-lookup Chinese words in other apps. | The app listing says other apps can access The Free Dictionary through API calls and directs developers to contact Farlex for instructions. |
Pleco Chinese Dictionary plans
- Free VersionFree
- Basic Bundle (Android)$29.99, paid once
- Basic Bundle (iPhone/iPad)$29.99, paid once
- Professional Bundle (Android)$59.99, paid once
- Professional Bundle (iPhone/iPad)$59.99, paid once
The Free Dictionary plans
- Classic free appFree
- The Free Dictionary appFree
- The Free Dictionary websiteFree
- Ad-free upgrade$5.99, paid once
- Dictionary Pro$9.99, paid once
Pick Pleco Chinese Dictionary if…
Pleco suits Chinese learners and readers who want dictionary lookup alongside flashcards and document reading. It can also help people who need handwriting or camera-based lookup and offline access to downloaded resources.
Pick The Free Dictionary if…
It suits readers who want a broad reference library with vocabulary tools, translation lookup, and offline English dictionary access. It may also suit developers seeking API access, though the listing directs them to contact Farlex for instructions.