Whale Notes vs Liling AI Chinese Widget Learn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Whale Notes
Easily record new vocabulary words, their meanings, and example sentences. Sync notes across devices with cloud backup. Offers tools for word definition lookup to help you build a daily learning habit.
- Record new words and meanings
- Add example sentences
- Cloud backup and sync
- Offline functionality
- Word definition lookup
- Daily learning habit tracker
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- When you come across a new word while studying, just open Whale Notes and add a note with its meaning and an example sentence. - You can create an account or link a social media account to make sure all your notes are backed up to the cloud. This way, you won’t lose your notes if you delete the app or if your phone is lost or stolen. - Works smoothly both online and offline. - Available on multiple platforms, so you can sync your notes across different devices. - More tools to help you find word or phrase definitions. - Try to make this a daily habit, aiming to learn 3-5 new words each day. We hope this app helps you grow your vocabulary. Thank you for your support! Subscriptions in the app will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. The subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Once activated, the subscription cannot be canceled. You can manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Liling AI Chinese Widget Learn
This app helps you learn Chinese with AI-powered translation and daily vocabulary. Practice conversations, master essential words, and visualize concepts with image widgets. Ideal for beginners and advanced learners seeking fluency.
- AI Chat Translator
- Daily Vocabulary Widget
- Essential HSK Words
- Visual Learning with Image Widgets
- English/Vietnamese to Chinese Translation
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Want to learn Chinese but get lost in translation? Stop guessing and start communicating with HSK AI, the smart language learning companion designed to bridge the gap between your language and Mandarin. Our app now features an AI-powered Chat Translator that makes practicing your Chinese easier than ever. Simply type in English (or Vietnamese for our users in Vietnam), and get instant, accurate translations in Chinese characters and Pinyin. It's the perfect tool for speaking practice and building real-world sentences. Go beyond basic flashcards and see how words work in context. Key Features: AI Chat Translator: Instantly translate between English/Vietnamese and Chinese. Perfect for checking your grammar, learning new phrases, and practicing conversations. Daily Vocabulary Widget: Build your vocabulary effortlessly. A new Chinese word appears on your home screen every day, helping you learn Chinese on the go. Essential HSK Words: Master a curated list of 625 foundational words, ideal for beginners aiming for HSK certification. Visual Learning: Our image widgets help you connect characters to concepts, making your language learning journey more intuitive and effective. Whether you're a complete beginner or an advanced learner looking to refine your skills, HSK AI provides the tools you need to build confidence and speak Chinese accurately. Download now and start translating your thoughts into fluent Chinese! Only one word a day. 365 words a year! Word of the Day Premium — completely Ad Free experience: Premium - Weekly subscription Premium - Monthly subscription Premium - Lifetime (only Chat Limit, other features unlimited) Your payment will be handled by Apple. -- (*) Prices may differ per territory. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. An account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Privacy Policy: https://duycao2506.github.io/alittlechinese/privacy.html Terms: https://duycao2506.github.io/alittlechinese/tos.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Liling AI Chinese Widget Learn at 100% against Whale Notes's 50%. Liling AI Chinese Widget Learn also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Whale Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (34 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Whale Notes sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and Liling AI Chinese Widget Learn sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Liling AI Chinese Widget Learn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whale Notes has 34 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Whale Notes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Liling AI Chinese Widget Learn's.
Whale Notes ships an update every 5 months, Liling AI Chinese Widget Learn weekly. Both last shipped on June 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Whale Notes | Liling AI Chinese Widget Learn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (34 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thi Vo | Khac Le Duy Cao |
Customer experience
Whale Notes
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In-app purchases
Whale Notes
- Premium 3 months14 Days trial$2.993 Months
- Premium 6 months14 Days trial$4.996 Months
- Premium 12 months14 Days trial$8.991 Year
- 200 notes$1.99
- 500 Notes$2.99
Liling AI Chinese Widget Learn
- Weekly Premium$1.497 Days
- Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
- Lifetime Premium$5.99
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