# iHuman Chinese vs 英语宝

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | iHuman Chinese | 英语宝 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihuman-chinese/id1139733348/reviews)** | [3.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e/id6737217385/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 823 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iHuman Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1104233936) | [君 欧阳](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769967227) |

## 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


### 英语宝

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e/id6737217385)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1周VIP试用 | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month VIP | $1.99 | per month |
| 6 month VIP | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 month VIP | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*