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words.hk 粵典 vs Pleco: catalog facts
words.hk 粵典	Pleco
Free Free to use; the Android app is open source under the MIT licence.	Freemium The app is free to install, with paid dictionaries and feature add-ons.
Android, Web	Android, iOS
Search by English, Cantonese characters, Jyutping or Yale Audio pronunciations for words and example sentences	Handwriting and live camera OCR lookup Licensed dictionaries from major publishers
Main site interface is in Cantonese Little documentation about the app on the site	Mobile only, with no desktop version Many dictionaries and advanced features cost extra
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account 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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