Learn to write Chinese and Japanese characters stroke by stroke
Pleco
Chinese dictionary app with OCR and flashcards
About Pleco
Pleco is a Chinese dictionary app for iOS and Android used by learners to look up words, characters, and example sentences. Key features include dictionary search by pinyin or handwriting, document and screen readers, OCR lookup, and flashcard reviews. A free tier covers everyday basics, while paid plans listed on the official site unlock higher limits, advanced features, and support for heavier or professional use.
Pleco key facts
- Category: Learning & Education
- Pricing: Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
- Focus areas: chinese, dictionary, flashcards, ocr
- Official site: pleco.com
About the Learning & Education category
Online courses and learning platforms to build new skills. The Learning & Education category on Tools Hub currently lists 486 tools. Alongside Pleco, it includes Skritter, Hack Chinese, Dong Chinese, Talk To Me In Korean.
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