# HelloChinese vs iChineseA+

The clearest difference is rating: HelloChinese at 4.9 against iChineseA+'s 2.3. HelloChinese also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 4) and chart position (#59 vs unranked). iChineseA+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

HelloChinese holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HelloChinese has 24K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | HelloChinese | iChineseA+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellochinese-learn-chinese/id1001507516/reviews)** | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ichinesea-plus/id1563292368/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 94.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | — |
| Size | 98 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HelloChinese Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1001507515) | [Nan Hai (USA) Co. Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/702790818) |

## What reviewers say

### HelloChinese

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

**Currently charting:** #59 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


### iChineseA+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ichinesea-plus/id1563292368)

Prepare for AP and IB Chinese exams with full-length practice tests and a vast question bank. Gauge and enhance your knowledge and language readiness across all key skills.

**Highlights:** Full-length practice tests, AP and IB Chinese exam simulation, Huge test bank of stimulus questions, LSRW skills assessment, Enhances knowledge and language readiness

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HelloChinese free?

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

### Is iChineseA+ free?

iChineseA+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HelloChinese or iChineseA+?

HelloChinese is rated higher. HelloChinese averages 4.9 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while iChineseA+ averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do HelloChinese or iChineseA+ have ads?

Neither HelloChinese nor iChineseA+ shows ads.

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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.*