Comparison

iHuman Chinese vs 英语宝

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 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
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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

英语宝

This app offers synchronized learning for elementary and middle school English, featuring high-quality audio, text-to-speech capabilities, and interactive exercises. It helps students improve vocabulary, listening comprehension, and speaking skills through guided practice and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Synchronized textbook learning
  • High-definition audio and text-to-speech
  • Vocabulary building and intelligent dictation
  • Listening comprehension exercises
  • Speaking practice with voice recording
  • Progress tracking and learning records
Features
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【同步学习】 高音质、高清晰度,可自己全文配音,轻松自主学习。 【高清点读】 界面优化,功能实用,兼容iPhone、iPad,家庭账号共享。 【背单词】 人教版及更多各地版本教材课文同步,哪里不会点读哪里。 【单词听写】 强化记忆每篇课文的重点英语单词,智能听写,高效背单词。 【听课文】 教材同步边听边读,百听百分,支持锁屏后台播放,磨耳朵。 【跟读录音提升口语】 课文跟读录音,发音比较练口语。对比原音学习纯正英语口语。 【保存学习记录】 保存学习记录,监督学习进度,提升学习效率,关注小学生的英语成长之路。

Screenshots

iHuman Chinese4 screens
英语宝4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iHuman Chinese at 4.8 against 英语宝's 3.7. iHuman Chinese also leads on ratings volume (5.7K vs 7). 英语宝's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and 英语宝 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iHuman Chinese has 5.7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of iHuman Chinese's written reviews are positive against 100% of 英语宝's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iHuman Chinese versus 英语宝: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriHuman Chinese英语宝
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.7K ratings) — better3.7 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews58.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.7K — better7
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size823 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiHuman Inc.君 欧阳

Customer experience

iHuman Chinese

All ratings5,722 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews212 reviews
Positive58.0%
Neutral10.4%
Negative31.6%

英语宝

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

英语宝

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

iHuman Chinese

Subscriptions6
  • 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 3 more
  • 识字 + 子集绘本季卡$12.993 Months
  • 识字+子集绘本年卡 优惠价$29.991 Year
  • 识字 + 子集绘本年卡$30.991 Year
One-time10
  • 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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  • 永久识字包$59.99
  • 识字+子集绘本永久包$69.99
  • 识字+子集绘本+拼音永久包$79.99
  • 识字+拼音+幼小$79.99
  • 识字+思维永久包$89.99
  • 识字+拼音+思维永久包$119.99
  • 识字+拼音+思维+ABC永久包$179.99
4 purchases

英语宝

Subscriptions4
  • 1周VIP试用$0.997 Days
  • 1 month VIP$1.991 Month
  • 6 month VIP$4.996 Months
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  • 12 month VIP$7.991 Year

Questions

Is iHuman Chinese free?
iHuman Chinese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 英语宝 free?
英语宝 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iHuman Chinese or 英语宝?
iHuman Chinese is rated higher. iHuman Chinese averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while 英语宝 averages 3.7 from 7 ratings.
Do iHuman Chinese or 英语宝 have ads?
Neither iHuman Chinese nor 英语宝 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iHuman Chinese or 英语宝?
iHuman Chinese ships an update fortnightly, and 英语宝 fortnightly. Most recently, iHuman Chinese was updated on October 12, 2026 and 英语宝 on October 7, 2026.

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