# HelloChinese vs Seeing CRISPR Clear

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Seeing CRISPR Clear at none against HelloChinese's 13. Seeing CRISPR Clear also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). HelloChinese's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 2) and chart position (#107 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HelloChinese sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Seeing CRISPR Clear asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for HelloChinese against 5.0 for Seeing CRISPR Clear. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HelloChinese has 24K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HelloChinese ships an update weekly, Seeing CRISPR Clear every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HelloChinese | Seeing CRISPR Clear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellochinese-learn-chinese/id1001507516/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seeing-crispr-clear/id1555227175/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 94.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#107** | — |
| Size | 98 MB | 302 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HelloChinese Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1001507515) | [Adam Dama](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449385365) |

## What reviewers say

### HelloChinese

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

**Currently charting:** #107 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 (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HelloChinese Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| HelloChinese Premium+ | $16.99 | 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 |
| 750 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1650 coins | $19.99 | 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


### Seeing CRISPR Clear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seeing-crispr-clear/id1555227175)

Explore the fascinating world of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing through an engaging children's game. Developed for a university engineering event, it simplifies complex scientific concepts for young learners.

**Highlights:** Explains CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, Interactive game format, Designed for children, Educational content, Developed for university event

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HelloChinese free?

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

### Is Seeing CRISPR Clear free?

Seeing CRISPR Clear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HelloChinese or Seeing CRISPR Clear?

Seeing CRISPR Clear is rated higher. HelloChinese averages 4.9 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Seeing CRISPR Clear averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do HelloChinese or Seeing CRISPR Clear have ads?

Neither HelloChinese nor Seeing CRISPR Clear shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HelloChinese or Seeing CRISPR Clear?

HelloChinese ships an update weekly, and Seeing CRISPR Clear every 4 days. Most recently, HelloChinese was updated on October 29, 2026 and Seeing CRISPR Clear on October 4, 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.*