Comparison

LingoAce for Student vs iChineseA+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LingoAce for Student

This platform offers live online classes for children aged 3-15 to learn Mandarin Chinese, English, and Math. It connects students with certified teachers for personalized, engaging instruction to build confidence and academic skills.

Highlights
  • Live 1-on-1 and group classes
  • Certified native-speaking teachers
  • Curriculum aligned with global standards
  • Interactive courseware and gamified practice
  • Personalized learning for all levels
  • Singapore Math method for logic skills
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Inspire Young Learners with Live Online Classes for Chinese, English, Math & More. LingoAce is an award-winning online learning platform offering engaging, personalized instruction in Mandarin Chinese, English and Math for kids ages 3–15. With 20M+ live classes delivered to students in 110+ countries, we connect young learners with professionally certified teachers – anytime, anywhere. Whether your child is just starting out or aiming for academic excellence, LingoAce helps them build confidence, fluency, and critical thinking skills through immersive, expert-led lessons. LingoAce Chinese The best way for kids to learn Mandarin Chinese Designed for ages 3–15, our research-based curriculum helps children speak, listen, read, and write in Chinese with confidence. Why families love it: - Live 1-on-1 or group classes with native, accredited Chinese teachers - Curriculum aligned with HSK, AP Chinese, and global language standards - Interactive courseware with games, picture books & fun homework - Supports all levels & bilingual backgrounds LingoAce English Build real fluency with native English teachers For learners ages 4–11, our English program combines proven techniques and native-speaking teachers to spark language growth. Program highlights: - TEFL-certified British & American teachers with TPR techniques - Curriculum aligned with CEFR language standards - Engaging storytelling, gamified practice & closed-loop review - Helps children excel in listening, speaking, reading, and writing LingoAce Math Master math with the proven Singapore Math method Ideal for ages 5–15, our Math program strengthens logic and analytical skills in a fun, collaborative way. Why parents choose LingoAce Math: - Developed by the Stanford Doctor - Aligns with US CCSS standards - Small class sizes (max 6 students) for personalized learning - Prepares for Olympiad Math and academic excellence About Us Founded in 2017, LingoAce is a global edtech company headquartered in Singapore with teams across the US, Europe, China, and Southeast Asia. We have over 5,000 certified teachers and are proud to have taught more than 20 million classes to PreK-12 learners worldwide. Recognized by: - Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies (2023) - GSV EdTech 150 (2022 & 2023) Support & Contact Website: www.lingoace.com Email: welcome@lingoace.com Follow us: - Facebook: LingoAce Global - Instagram: @lingoaceus - Twitter: @LingoAce Love our app? Leave us a review – we’d love to hear from you!

About

iChineseA+

Prepare for AP and IB Chinese exams with full-length practice tests and a vast question bank. Gauge and enhance your knowledge and language readiness across all key skills.

Highlights
  • Full-length practice tests
  • AP and IB Chinese exam simulation
  • Huge test bank of stimulus questions
  • LSRW skills assessment
  • Enhances knowledge and language readiness
Features
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Sets of full length practice tests in simulation of the actual AP and IB Chinese tests both in terms of test formats and difficulty levels. Huge test bank of stimulus questions on all key concepts by LSRW skills gauge and enhance students’ knowledge and language readiness.

Screenshots

LingoAce for Student4 screens
iChineseA+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LingoAce for Student at 3.9 against iChineseA+'s 2.3. LingoAce for Student also leads on ratings volume (792 vs 4). iChineseA+'s advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LingoAce for Student holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LingoAce for Student has 792 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LingoAce for Student versus iChineseA+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingoAce for StudentiChineseA+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (792 ratings) — better2.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings792 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.010.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size282 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPPLINGO Pte LtdNan Hai (USA) Co. Inc.

Customer experience

LingoAce for Student

All ratings792 ratings
Positive71.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative22.6%
Written reviews309 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral8.1%
Negative32.7%

iChineseA+

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

LingoAce for Student

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Issues with homework submission
  • Microphone and camera not working properly
  • Inconsistent grading by AI

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add shorter class duration option
  • Improve homework submission process
  • Enhance audio and video quality
  • Provide more engaging lesson content

iChineseA+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LingoAce for Student

No in-app purchases

None

iChineseA+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LingoAce for Student free?
LingoAce for Student is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iChineseA+ free?
iChineseA+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LingoAce for Student or iChineseA+?
LingoAce for Student is rated higher. LingoAce for Student averages 3.9 out of 5 from 792 ratings, while iChineseA+ averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.
Do LingoAce for Student or iChineseA+ have ads?
Neither LingoAce for Student nor iChineseA+ shows ads.

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