# iHuman Chinese vs PPtutor中文

The clearest difference is rating: iHuman Chinese at 4.8 against PPtutor中文's 3.4. iHuman Chinese also leads on ratings volume (5.7K vs 20). PPtutor中文's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and review sentiment (90% vs 58%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iHuman Chinese sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PPtutor中文 asks for nothing beyond the download.

iHuman Chinese holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iHuman Chinese has 5.7K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of iHuman Chinese's written reviews are positive against 90% of PPtutor中文's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iHuman Chinese ships an update fortnightly, PPtutor中文 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iHuman Chinese | PPtutor中文 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihuman-chinese/id1139733348/reviews)** | [3.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pptutor-learn-chinese/id1548091746/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 824 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Human and Perfect Future Education co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1104233936) | [VIPTUTOR INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672001098) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### PPtutor中文

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pptutor-learn-chinese/id1548091746)

This app offers online Chinese education for children aged 4-15, focusing on improving listening, speaking, writing, and reading skills. It utilizes an interactive teaching system and a scientific curriculum to make learning engaging and effective, immersing children in Chinese culture.

**Highlights:** Online Chinese education for children, Improves listening, speaking, reading, writing, Interactive and engaging teaching system, Scientific curriculum, Bilingual teaching support, Small online classes, Progress tracking and rewards

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iHuman Chinese free?

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

### Is PPtutor中文 free?

PPtutor中文 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iHuman Chinese or PPtutor中文?

iHuman Chinese is rated higher. iHuman Chinese averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while PPtutor中文 averages 3.4 from 20 ratings.

### Do iHuman Chinese or PPtutor中文 have ads?

Neither iHuman Chinese nor PPtutor中文 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iHuman Chinese or PPtutor中文?

iHuman Chinese ships an update fortnightly, and PPtutor中文 every 3 weeks. Most recently, iHuman Chinese was updated on October 26, 2026 and PPtutor中文 on October 22, 2026.

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