# 宝宝巴士汉字 vs iHuman Chinese

The clearest difference is monetization model: 宝宝巴士汉字 at free with in-app purchases against iHuman Chinese's subscription. 宝宝巴士汉字 also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 58%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). iHuman Chinese's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 62). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 宝宝巴士汉字 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and iHuman Chinese sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iHuman Chinese holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iHuman Chinese has 5.7K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of 宝宝巴士汉字's written reviews are positive against 58% of iHuman Chinese's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

宝宝巴士汉字 ships an update every 11 days, iHuman Chinese fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 宝宝巴士汉字 | iHuman Chinese |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1028295509/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihuman-chinese/id1139733348/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 62 | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.9% of reviews** | 58.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 531 MB | 824 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BABYBUS CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/463401192) | [Human and Perfect Future Education co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1104233936) |

## What reviewers say

### 宝宝巴士汉字

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1028295509)

This app offers a comprehensive approach to early childhood literacy, focusing on teaching Chinese characters through interactive games, stories, and animations. It covers character recognition, writing, reading, and comprehension, with features tailored for different age groups and parental oversight.

**Highlights:** Interactive character learning modules, Animated stories and poems, Character recognition and writing practice, Age-specific content recommendations, Parental progress reports, Multiple review modes

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| 连续包年SVIP | $41.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $41.99 | per year |
| 1个月超级VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1年超级VIP | $45.99 | one-time |
| 3年超级VIP | $69.99 | one-time |


### iHuman Chinese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihuman-chinese/id1139733348)

This app makes learning Chinese characters fun and engaging for young children. It uses animations, songs, interactive activities, and original picture books to teach over 1,300 common characters and 50 idioms. Personalized learning paths and data analysis help tailor the experience to each child's needs.

**Highlights:** 1300 Chinese Characters, 130 Original Picture Books, 50 Chinese Idioms with Videos, 800+ Interactive Activities, Personalized Learning Experience, Character Stroke and Radical Learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 识字+子集绘本月卡 优惠价 | $2.99 | per month |
| 识字 + 子集绘本月卡 | $5.49 | per month |
| 识字+子集绘本季卡 优惠价 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 识字 + 子集绘本季卡 | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| 识字+子集绘本年卡 优惠价 | $29.99 | per year |
| 识字 + 子集绘本年卡 | $30.99 | per year |
| 永久成语包 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 子集绘本包 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 拼音永久包（老用户专享） | $29.99 | one-time |
| 永久识字包 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 识字+子集绘本永久包 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 识字+子集绘本+拼音永久包 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 识字+拼音+幼小 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 识字+思维永久包 | $89.99 | one-time |
| 识字+拼音+思维永久包 | $119.99 | one-time |
| 识字+拼音+思维+ABC永久包 | $179.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging learning experience
- 🚀 Effective character learning process
- 💡 Leveled books and stories
- 👍 Suitable for kids with zero Chinese background

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and login issues
- 🔒 Lack of English support and options
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 📢 Excessive advertisements even for paid users
- 🤖 Repetitive animations and game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log in or restore purchases
- Progress and account data being lost or reset
- Compatibility issues with newer device updates
- Inability to search for specific characters

**Requested features**

- Add English language support
- Improve customer service and account management
- Expand character library beyond 1300 words
- Provide more customization options for parents
- Introduce more diverse learning activities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 宝宝巴士汉字 free?

宝宝巴士汉字 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iHuman Chinese free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 宝宝巴士汉字 or iHuman Chinese?

iHuman Chinese is rated higher. 宝宝巴士汉字 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while iHuman Chinese averages 4.8 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do 宝宝巴士汉字 or iHuman Chinese have ads?

Neither 宝宝巴士汉字 nor iHuman Chinese shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 宝宝巴士汉字 or iHuman Chinese?

宝宝巴士汉字 ships an update every 11 days, and iHuman Chinese fortnightly. Most recently, 宝宝巴士汉字 was updated on October 29, 2026 and iHuman Chinese on October 29, 2026.

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