# HelloChinese vs Chinese Language Learning+

The clearest difference is ads: HelloChinese at none against Chinese Language Learning+'s shown. HelloChinese also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (23K vs 6). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HelloChinese sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Chinese Language Learning+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HelloChinese holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HelloChinese has 23K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 95% of HelloChinese's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chinese Language Learning+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HelloChinese ships an update every 6 days, Chinese Language Learning+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HelloChinese | Chinese Language Learning+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellochinese-learn-chinese/id1001507516/reviews)** | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-language-learning-plus/id6462660971/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 94.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#93** | — |
| Size | 102 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HelloChinese Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1001507515) | [DEVWORLD VIETAM COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867412933) |

## What reviewers say

### HelloChinese

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

**Currently charting:** #93 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


### Chinese Language Learning+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-language-learning-plus/id6462660971)

Master Mandarin Chinese with interactive mini-lessons covering Pinyin, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Designed by CSL teachers, it prepares you for HSK exams with speech assessment and handwriting practice.

**Highlights:** 500+ mini-lessons, HSK curriculum alignment, Automatic speech assessment, Chinese character handwriting, Gamified learning style, Offline learning support

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learning Premium Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Three Months VIP | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| One Month VIP | $4.99 | per month |
| Learning Premium HalfYear Plan | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Learning Premium Annual Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Six Months VIP | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year VIP | $49.99 | per year |
| No ads Pack | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HelloChinese free?

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

### Is Chinese Language Learning+ free?

Chinese Language Learning+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HelloChinese or Chinese Language Learning+?

HelloChinese is rated higher. HelloChinese averages 4.9 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Chinese Language Learning+ averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do HelloChinese or Chinese Language Learning+ have ads?

Chinese Language Learning+ shows ads; HelloChinese does not.

### Which is updated more often, HelloChinese or Chinese Language Learning+?

HelloChinese ships an update every 6 days, and Chinese Language Learning+ monthly. Most recently, HelloChinese was updated on September 24, 2026 and Chinese Language Learning+ on September 17, 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.*