KTdict Chinese Dictionary

Name: KTdict Chinese Dictionary
Rating: 4.7 (1183 reviews)
Author: Klaus Thul

By: Klaus Thul App

OCR, Flashcards, Trainer

Overview

Version:

4.8.3

Last updated: 2026-06-27

Features & Capabilities

KTdict Chinese Dictionary is an all-in-one language learning tool designed to empower Chinese learners with offline access and fast lookups. It delivers over 300,000 entries sourced from CC-CEDICT, HanDeDict, CFDict, and other reputable databases, with search support in English, German, French, Chinese characters, and Hanyu Pinyin. Handwriting recognition and voice input enhance usability, while cross-device sync keeps your progress in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac—without subscriptions or constant internet access.

Key features include an Interactive Reader for importing texts and revealing translations, powerful OCR for capturing printed Chinese, and dynamic flashcards that you can build and share via iCloud. The Leitner-based Trainer generates daily study sets from dictionary words and user-added terms, with CSV import options for Numbers or Excel. Note: Reader and OCR are not available on Apple Watch; a one-time in-app purchase unlocks the full flashcards and trainer experience, backed by trusted data sources like CC-CEDICT, HanDeDict, CFDict, and Unihan.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Data

By:

Klaus Thul

Rating:

4.70

(1,183) 1 new ratings

Version:

4.8.3 Last updated: 2026-06-27

Version code:

887520862

Creation date:

2019-02-12

Compatible devices:

Size:

149.91MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-18

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 54,365 ▼ 62

Other rankings

#84 in dictionary keyword 46 ▲

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Developed by:

Klaus Thul

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ktdict-chinese-dictionary/id291179703

Website:

http://ktdict.net

User Reviews

KTdict is widely praised for being easy to use and reliable for quick translations, with robust Mandarin and Cantonese support. Reviewers highlight features like handwriting input with stroke order, pronunciation and a speaking function, offline study tools (flashcards, daily sets), and useful history/color coding. However, several users report stability issues after updates, including broken typing/pasting and cross-device glitches, plus intrusive ads or new paywall models. Additional complaints include hard-to-use hotkeys and UI changes. Many still hope for features like Jyutping, traditional character support, and word-saving for study.

Pros

Easy to use and reliable for quick translations.
Cantonese readings support in addition to Mandarin with pronunciation features.
Handwriting input with stroke order to draw and find characters.
Offline study tools (flashcards, daily sets) for learning without internet.
Pronunciation/speaker feature to hear words spoken.

Cons

Post-update instability and loss of core functions (typing in Chinese, pasting, and search) across devices.
Ads and paid-upgrade changes; users report intrusive ads or being asked to pay again.
Hotkeys for trainer are not easily customizable or convenient.
Interface changes in updates hinder usability (large fonts, altered navigation and result ordering).
Some expected features are missing or not working as users want (e.g., Jyutping, saving words).

Recent reviews

Broken on OS26

by Ju*****, 2026-06-13

I've been using it for 5 years, and find it much handier, with a better inventory of phrases, idioms, and general information. The newest update gives it a nicer interface, easier to read. It's in the cloud, so my inputs are shared on all devices.