# The Same World 2 vs Mandarin Challenge

The clearest difference is rating: Mandarin Challenge at 4.4 against The Same World 2's 2.3. Mandarin Challenge also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 27%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). The Same World 2's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

The Same World 2 costs $0.99 and Mandarin Challenge $0.49 up front. The Same World 2 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Mandarin Challenge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mandarin Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mandarin Challenge has 35 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of The Same World 2's written reviews are positive against 57% of Mandarin Challenge's.

The Same World 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, Mandarin Challenge weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Same World 2 | Mandarin Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **$0.49** |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-same-world-2/id1153281475/reviews) | **[4.4 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandarin-challenge/id6741360584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#16** |
| Size | 68 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rinzz Co. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/948116526) | [洋 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775198062) |

## What reviewers say

### The Same World 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-same-world-2/id1153281475)

Embark on a journey through time nodes, facing life-or-death choices in this visually stunning adventure. Experience a brand-new gameplay experience with a captivating narrative.

**Highlights:** Time node exploration, Life and death choices, Exquisite graphics, Brand-new gameplay, Engaging narrative

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Life recover | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add steps pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Select the dyeing pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Complete the puzzle pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Route hint pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Props spree | $1.99 | one-time |


### Mandarin Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandarin-challenge/id6741360584)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Paid · Trivia, #34 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

Learn Mandarin through an engaging adventure game. Speak phrases to overcome obstacles, with real-time voice recognition and visual associations. Create custom levels by photographing real-world objects. New content is added regularly.

**Highlights:** Photo-to-level creation, Interactive learning, Real-time voice recognition, Visual association, Camera recording, Continuous updates

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Same World 2 free?

The Same World 2 costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Mandarin Challenge free?

Mandarin Challenge costs $0.49, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Same World 2 or Mandarin Challenge?

Mandarin Challenge is rated higher. The Same World 2 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Mandarin Challenge averages 4.4 from 35 ratings.

### Do The Same World 2 or Mandarin Challenge have ads?

Neither The Same World 2 nor Mandarin Challenge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Same World 2 or Mandarin Challenge?

The Same World 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Mandarin Challenge weekly. Most recently, The Same World 2 was updated on October 10, 2026 and Mandarin Challenge on October 16, 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.*