# iHuman Chinese vs JoylinkABC

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JoylinkABC at none against iHuman Chinese's 16. JoylinkABC also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). iHuman Chinese's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 1). 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. JoylinkABC asks for nothing beyond the download.

JoylinkABC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iHuman Chinese has 5.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iHuman Chinese | JoylinkABC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihuman-chinese/id1139733348/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joylinkabc/id1633948147/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 824 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Human and Perfect Future Education co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1104233936) | [JoylinkABC.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633457528) |

## 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


### JoylinkABC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joylinkabc/id1633948147)

Learn English music with native speakers through one-on-one online lessons. This app offers interactive classes for children to develop their language and musical skills.

**Highlights:** One-on-one online lessons, Native English speaking teachers, Learn English music, Interactive classes, Develop language skills, Develop musical skills

**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 JoylinkABC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iHuman Chinese or JoylinkABC?

JoylinkABC is rated higher. iHuman Chinese averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while JoylinkABC averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iHuman Chinese or JoylinkABC have ads?

Neither iHuman Chinese nor JoylinkABC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iHuman Chinese or JoylinkABC?

iHuman Chinese ships an update fortnightly, and JoylinkABC fortnightly. Most recently, iHuman Chinese was updated on October 24, 2026 and JoylinkABC on October 12, 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.*