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Hanping Chinese Dictionary

Strong Pleco alternative on Android

Last verified: Jul 1, 2026

Hanping is an Android-only Chinese dictionary that rivals Pleco in quality. Includes handwriting recognition, OCR, audio, and flashcards. The pro version is a one-time purchase (no subscription). Android users who want a polished dictionary without Pleco's iOS pricing should try Hanping first.

Pros

  • ✓Excellent Android dictionary
  • ✓One-time purchase
  • ✓OCR and handwriting

Cons

  • −Android only
  • −Smaller add-on ecosystem than Pleco

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