Comparison

iHuman Chinese vs Learn Chinese Fast?

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iHuman Chinese

This app helps young children learn Chinese characters through interactive games, songs, and stories. It offers a personalized learning experience with over 1300 characters and 50 idioms, making language acquisition fun and engaging.

Highlights
  • 1300 Chinese characters
  • 130 original picture books
  • 50 Chinese idioms with videos
  • Over 800 interactive activities
  • Personalized learning experience
  • Stroke and radical explanations
Features
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Master Chinese Characters. Start With iHuman. App Store Popular and Recommended iHuman Chinese is fun and engaging app for young children to master 1,300 common Chinese characters. Children engage with Chinese characters through animations, children’s songs, interactive activities, and 130 original leveled picture books. Learn, read, and play at your own pace with customizable content settings. iHuman Chinese has been carefully designed to provide a wide range of age-appropriate activities and content for young learners. 【Product Features】 1300 Chinese Characters We have carefully selected 1300 characters so children can explore the rich history and magical world of Chinese characters. Personalized Your Learning Experience We help you find the best way to learn. Our step-by-step content system, combined with data analysis tools, means we can create personalized settings that work best for you. 130 Original Picture Books iHuman Chinese has 130 simple books that use only the words learned on the app. Join the adventures of Little Polar Bear while practicing your reading skills! Learn the History of Chinese Idioms Explore and learn 50 commonly used Chinese idioms. Watch fun videos about idioms before saying and using them yourself. Unique and Fun Activities iHuman Chinese is jam-packed with over 800 activities designed to help you learn what characters look and sound like—all while having fun! Special Features Learn about the strokes and radicals in each character, see how characters were originally developed, use memorization methods to help you learn, and much more! CONTACT US Email:service@ihuman.com We offer 3 subscription methods: ANNUAL VIP:$47.99,valid for 1 year 3-MONTH VIP:$18.99 valid for 3 month 1-MONTH VIP:$6.99 valid for 1 month 1.All purchases will be processed and confirmed through your iTunes account. 2.Membership will be automatically renewed unless you turn off the renewal at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. 3.Subscription fee for the next month will be charged within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. 4.You can manage subscriptions and turn off automatic renewal in your iTunes account settings. 5.Membership will remain active until the end of the current subscription period. 6.Privacy policy:https://www.ihuman.com/new_privacy.html?appid=1&lang=en 7.Terms of service:https://www.ihuman.com/new_terms.html?appid=1&lang=en

About

Learn Chinese Fast?

This app offers an entertaining approach to learning Mandarin Chinese through a talk show format. It uses mnemonic entertainment principles to help users learn vocabulary and phrases without traditional studying or memorization. Enjoy comedy, music, and engaging segments to accelerate your language acquisition.

Highlights
  • Talk show format for language learning
  • Mnemonic entertainment principles
  • Learn without memorization or tests
  • Interactive PIE-Smashing Dialogues
  • COMBO-Word-Cooking game
  • TONGUE-Twisting Sitcoms
Features
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"A LATE NIGHT TALK SHOW" (For learning Chinese.) "The Mandarin Show" is the most entertaining language learning app on the planet. And you can learn to speak Mandarin Chinese up to 3X faster just by watching the "show:" - PIE-Smashing Dialogues! - DUNG-Lighting Demos! - FAN-Food-Fighting! - COLD-LUNG Eating! - FUNKY-Wind Singing! - PING-The-Bottle Game! - COMBO-Word-Cooking! - TONGUE-Twisting Sitcoms! - and more... TRY IT FREE FOR 7 DAYS. Check out "The Mandarin Show" and see how much fun it is to learn to speak Mandarin. Try it FREE for 7 days. CAN LEARNING CHINESE BE A FORM OF "ENTERTAINMENT?" "The Mandarin Show" is a NEW form of language learning app that looks and sounds just like a late night talk show... for learning Mandarin Chinese. OUR GUARANTEE: "The Mandarin Show" is the ONLY app on the planet where you can watch Mandarin comedians from Beijing to Broadway, who will DO ANYTHING to teach you how to speak Chinese. BUT WHAT'S EVEN MORE EXCITING? It's all about what you DON'T DO on "The Mandarin Show:" 1) You DON'T study Mandarin. 2) You DON'T do Mandarin tests. 3) You DON'T MEMORIZE Mandarin. SO... HOW DO YOU LEARN? That's easy: you just sit back... and WATCH the "SHOW." THE "STUPID SECRET" TO SUCCESS: Studies show that you can learn Chinese words up to 3X faster by watching "The Mandarin Show." But how is it possible that an app that critics call "stupidly easy" and "insanely entertaining" be so successful at teaching Mandarin? HINT: "The Mandarin Show" app is based on a stupidly simple formula: "MANDARIN = ENGLISH" Mandarin = English? (No, that's not a typo.) On "The Mandarin Show" you can WATCH Mandarin Chinese words as they "TRANSFORM" themselves into English. "TOTALLY MENTAL" CONNECTIONS Here's how it works: "The Mandarin Show" literally "SHOWS" you how Mandarin words and their English meanings are linked together with logical, MENTAL CONNECTIONS. So now, you don't need to MEMORIZE any Mandarin. You just WATCH the "show." It's that easy. "MNEMONIC ENTERTAINMENT?" "The Mandarin Show" is the first, and ONLY app that is based on the proven, scientific principles of "mnemonic entertainment." You learn by experiencing logical (and entertaining) mental CONNECTIONS between English and Mandarin words... instead of memorizing. And memorizing. And memorizing. "GLUE" YOUR MIND TO MANDARIN The original process of "mnemonic entertainment" was first discovered during language research by "GLU" (Global Learning Universe.) And today, each episode of "The Mandarin Show" GLUES Mandarin and English words together in your mind, through real, live performances on the 'show," with guests, gags, comedy sketches, sitcoms and music videos. IS IT JUST FOR BEGINNERS? Whether you are just starting out, or if you already know a little Mandarin, "The Mandarin Show" is a fast, fun and easy way to learn to speak Mandarin Chinese. WHAT ARE AUDIENCES SAYING? "Having way too much fun." John Riendeau, Boston, MA "You just WATCH it. That's it." William Murray, London, UK "I'm binge-speaking Mandarin." David Punch, Los Angeles, CA TRY IT OUT FOR FREE! (IT'S ONLY AVAILABLE HERE.) Check out "The Mandarin Show" for FREE and get Premium access to all 500 mini episodes of language entertainment. And, if you're having fun watching "The Mandarin Show" you can choose a Monthly, Annual, or Lifetime Premium subscription. TALK TO "THE MANDARIN SHOW." "The Mandarin Show" would like to hear from you. Let us know how you are doing. Please contact: chris@themandarinshow.com Terms of Use: https://themandarinshow.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://themandarinshow.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

iHuman Chinese4 screens
Learn Chinese Fast?4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iHuman Chinese at 4.8 against Learn Chinese Fast?'s 4.4. iHuman Chinese also leads on ratings volume (5.7K vs 13) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Learn Chinese Fast?'s advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 58%) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iHuman Chinese sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Learn Chinese Fast? sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iHuman Chinese holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iHuman Chinese has 5.7K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of iHuman Chinese's written reviews are positive against 75% of Learn Chinese Fast?'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iHuman Chinese ships an update fortnightly, Learn Chinese Fast? every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iHuman Chinese versus Learn Chinese Fast?: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriHuman ChineseLearn Chinese Fast?
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.7K ratings) — better4.4 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews58.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.7K — better13
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size839 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHuman and Perfect Future Education co.,LtdGlobal Learning Universe, Inc.

Customer experience

iHuman Chinese

All ratings5,733 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews212 reviews
Positive58.0%
Neutral10.4%
Negative31.6%

Learn Chinese Fast?

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

iHuman Chinese

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Learn Chinese Fast?

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

iHuman Chinese

Subscriptions5
  • 识字+子集绘本月卡 优惠价$2.991 Month
  • 识字 + 子集绘本月卡$5.491 Month
  • 识字+子集绘本季卡 优惠价$9.993 Months
Show 2 more
  • 识字 + 子集绘本季卡$12.993 Months
  • 识字 + 子集绘本年卡$30.991 Year
One-time5
  • 永久成语包$14.99
  • 子集绘本包$29.99
  • 拼音永久包(老用户专享)$29.99
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  • 识字+子集绘本永久包$69.99
  • 识字+子集绘本+拼音永久包$79.99
10 purchases

Learn Chinese Fast?

Subscriptions6
  • Play Videos$10.991 Month
  • 3-Month Plan7 Days trial$27.003 Months
  • Quarterly Subscription Plan$33.003 Months
Show 3 more
  • 1 Year Plan7 Days trial$48.001 Year
  • Annual Subscription$49.001 Year
  • Play Videos$49.996 Months
One-time4
  • Life-time Plan$64.00
  • Play Videos$69.99
  • One Time Purchase$77.00
Show 1 more
  • Play Videos$99.99

Questions

Is iHuman Chinese free?
iHuman Chinese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Chinese Fast? free?
Learn Chinese Fast? is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iHuman Chinese or Learn Chinese Fast??
iHuman Chinese is rated higher. iHuman Chinese averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Learn Chinese Fast? averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.
Do iHuman Chinese or Learn Chinese Fast? have ads?
Neither iHuman Chinese nor Learn Chinese Fast? shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iHuman Chinese or Learn Chinese Fast??
iHuman Chinese ships an update fortnightly, and Learn Chinese Fast? every 5 weeks. Most recently, iHuman Chinese was updated on November 6, 2026 and Learn Chinese Fast? on November 3, 2026.

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