Pleco
- Made by
- Pleco Software
- Headquarters
- United States
- Category
- Learning & Education › Chinese Learning Apps and Websites
- Type
- Closed source
- Pricing
- Free plan available
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How to get it
Key features
- Chinese-English dictionary with multiple licensed dictionaries
- Handwriting and camera character recognition
- Flashcards with spaced repetition
- Graded readers and document reader
Strengths
- The standard Chinese dictionary app among serious learners for many years.
- Fast lookup by handwriting, camera, Pinyin or English.
- Free core dictionary with optional paid add-ons for advanced study.
Public data
- App Store rating
- 4.7 / 5 from 1.9K ratings
- Google Play rating
- 4.6 / 5 from 44.3K ratings
- Google Play installs
- 5.0M+
Security record
Frequently asked questions
- Is Pleco free?
- Yes. The basic dictionary is free; add-ons such as extra dictionaries and flashcards are paid.
- Can Pleco recognize characters from a photo?
- Yes, with the OCR add-on.