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Pinyin Web & EPUB and topolects vs Pleco: catalog facts
Pinyin Web & EPUB and topolects	Pleco
Free Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license.	Freemium The app is free to install, with paid dictionaries and feature add-ons.
Android	Android, iOS
Adds pronunciation guides to any Chinese website or EPUB Supports Mandarin, Cantonese, Teochew and Wenzhou	Handwriting and live camera OCR lookup Licensed dictionaries from major publishers
Android only Aimed at Chinese learners; translations are word by word	Mobile only, with no desktop version Many dictionaries and advanced features cost extra
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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