Pleco Chinese Dictionary

Name: Pleco Chinese Dictionary
Rating: 4.5789475 (44212 reviews)
Author: Pleco

By: Pleco App

Chinese dictionary with handwriting, OCR, flashcards, audio, Cantonese, and more

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

7,235,517 ▲ 16.09K

Data as of 2026-08-02

Rating:

4.58 +8

(44,212)

Version:

3.2.100

Last updated: 2026-05-21

Books and reference (Gross)

Features & Capabilities

Pleco Chinese Dictionary is a powerful all-in-one learning tool designed for mastering the Chinese language. It features an extensive dictionary combining CC-CEDICT and Pleco's in-house database covering 130,000 words and 20,000 examples with pinyin, plus multiple optional dictionaries including Cantonese-English.

Key features include live handwriting input with an advanced recognition engine, live camera-based OCR for instant lookup, a sophisticated flashcard system utilizing spaced repetition and tone drills, and multi-syllable native-speaker audio pronunciation. The app supports both traditional and simplified characters, voice recognition, stroke order animations, and a document reader for seamless vocabulary lookup in Chinese texts and PDFs. Pleco offers a clean ad-free interface and robust customer support, making it an essential companion for learners of all levels.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Accessibility

By:

Pleco

Downloads:

7,235,517 16.09K

Rating:

4.58

(44,212) 8 new ratings

Version:

3.2.100 Last updated: 2026-05-21

Version code:

3456

Creation date:

2012-01-25

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES High risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE Moderate risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk

Size:

144.00MB

Email:

su*****@pleco.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-02

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 18,038 ▲ 20

Other rankings

#179 in Books and reference (Gross) ▲ #7 in reference keyword 33 ▲ 2#15 in dictionary keyword 44 ▲ 1

Other platforms

Pleco Chinese Dictionary (v3.2.82)

4.70

(1,900)

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Pleco

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pleco.chinesesystem

Email:

su*****@pleco.com

Website:

http://www.pleco.com

User Reviews

A highly praised Mandarin-focused dictionary with stroke order, radical breakdown, and example phrases. People appreciate fast English/pinyin search, stroke-order details, audio in examples, and the flashcard add-on. The app is free with optional Pro and generally ad-free, making it a long-time favorite. Reported downsides include incomplete stroke orders for some characters, occasional update issues, missing words, removal of speech input, and UI readability concerns. Overall, it's a comprehensive tool for learners, especially for writing and structure.

Pros

Comprehensive Mandarin dictionary with stroke order, radical breakdown, and useful example phrases.
Clear explanations and helpful guidance for practicing tones and writing.
Easy search by English or pinyin, with character stroke order and audio in examples.
Flashcards add-on is a must and boosts long-term retention.
Free to use with an optional Pro upgrade and generally no forced ads; highly valued for its breadth and reliability.

Cons

Cantonese features can confuse users who want a Mandarin-only experience.
Occasional update issues or quality problems after updates.
Stroke order is not available for all characters.
Speech input (microphone) feature was removed or is missing and users want it back.
Some words are missing from the dictionary, indicating incomplete coverage.

Recent reviews

The only problem is that the app isn't totally user-friendly for dark theme users like me. When I use the Screen Reader/OCR with the app's dark them on, the buttons and text layers displayed are white. At the same time, if I enable the app's white theme, the layers and buttons turn black, just as I wanted but with the app's dark theme enabled.

Ca*****, 2026-07-18

So so useful! Easy to use. Highly recommend to use alongside your mandarin learning programme. would love a smarter test system upgrade where words i mark correct consistently, drop to the bottom of the list. Just an idea tho!