# HelloChinese vs Modern Chinese

The clearest difference is update cadence: HelloChinese at weekly against Modern Chinese's every 10 months. HelloChinese also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 1) and chart position (#105 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HelloChinese sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Modern Chinese sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for HelloChinese against 5.0 for Modern Chinese. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HelloChinese has 24K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HelloChinese ships an update weekly, Modern Chinese every 10 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HelloChinese | Modern Chinese |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellochinese-learn-chinese/id1001507516/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-chinese/id1490548686/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#105** | — |
| Size | 98 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HelloChinese Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1001507515) | [Better Chinese, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/412674860) |

## What reviewers say

### HelloChinese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellochinese-learn-chinese/id1001507516)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app offers a fun and effective way to learn Mandarin Chinese from beginner to conversational levels. It combines game-based lessons, stories, videos, and speech recognition to help you master pronunciation, characters, and practical conversations while exploring Chinese culture.

**Highlights:** Game-based learning, Graded stories, Immersive lessons, Video lessons, Speech recognition, Character handwriting, HSK level courses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HelloChinese Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| HelloChinese Premium+ | $19.99 | per month |
| HelloChinese Premium | $25.99 | per 3 months |
| HelloChinese Premium | $48.99 | per year |
| HelloChinese Premium+ | $62.99 | per 6 months |
| HelloChinese Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| HelloChinese Premium+ | $89.99 | per 6 months |
| HelloChinese Premium+ | $104.99 | per year |
| HelloChinese Premium+ | $149.99 | per year |
| 300 coins | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to learn
- 👍 Engaging and fun
- 👍 Helpful for beginners
- 👍 Good for pronunciation practice
- 👍 Useful for learning Chinese characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent speech recognition
- 🐛 Audio quality issues in some videos
- 💰 Paywall limits access to full content
- 💰 Premium subscription is expensive

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional login issues
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- More advanced lessons beyond HSK3
- Option to toggle pinyin on a per-word basis
- Improved review system with more customization
- Addition of traditional Chinese characters
- More real-life conversation practice


### Modern Chinese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-chinese/id1490548686)

Learn beginner Chinese through a story-based approach featuring six college students. This app offers interactive activities for listening, reading, and speaking practice, focusing on practical communication skills for adult learners.

**Highlights:** Story-based learning approach, Interactive Text Video, Reading Practice exercises, Role Play scenarios, Proficiency Demonstration, Progress tracking based on ability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TextBook 1A | $2.99 | per month |
| TextBook 1B | $2.99 | per month |
| TextBook 2A | $2.99 | per month |
| TextBook 2B | $2.99 | per month |
| TextBook 1A | $19.99 | per year |
| TextBook 1B | $19.99 | per year |
| TextBook 2A | $19.99 | per year |
| TextBook 2B | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HelloChinese free?

HelloChinese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Modern Chinese free?

Modern Chinese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HelloChinese or Modern Chinese?

Modern Chinese is rated higher. HelloChinese averages 4.9 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Modern Chinese averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HelloChinese or Modern Chinese have ads?

Neither HelloChinese nor Modern Chinese shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HelloChinese or Modern Chinese?

HelloChinese ships an update weekly, and Modern Chinese every 10 months. Most recently, HelloChinese was updated on November 11, 2026 and Modern Chinese on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*