# ChinesePod vs Hanly

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hanly at 99% against ChinesePod's 16%. Hanly also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.3) and monetization model (free vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChinesePod sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and Hanly sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hanly holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hanly has 403 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of ChinesePod's written reviews are positive against 99% of Hanly's.

ChinesePod ships an update every 2 months, Hanly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChinesePod | Hanly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinesepod/id1185380819/reviews) | **[4.9 (403 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanly/id6741442324/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **403** |
| Positive reviews | 15.8% of reviews | **99.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Chinesepod Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/820791896) | [Artur Gorokh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794204266) |

## What reviewers say

### ChinesePod

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinesepod/id1185380819)

Access over 4,000 Mandarin Chinese lessons on your mobile device. Study offline, filter by skill level, and utilize multiple audio tracks for comprehensive learning. Features native speaker audio, word-by-word translations, and integrated dictionary lookup.

**Highlights:** Over 4,000 Mandarin lessons, 200+ video lessons, Five skill levels, Offline lesson downloads, Filter by bookmark, level, or download, Three audio tracks per lesson, Grammar notes and vocabulary review

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $29.99 | per month |
| Quarterly plan | $78.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual plan | $249.99 | per year |


### Hanly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanly/id6741442324)

Learn thousands of Chinese characters efficiently by understanding their structure and origin. This app uses visual breakdowns, engaging stories, and interactive elements to build an intuitive grasp of characters and aid memorization. It focuses on frequently used vocabulary and offers a structured learning progression.

**Highlights:** Character etymology and mnemonics, Interactive component exploration, Structured learning progression, Spaced repetition system, Extensive character dictionary, Stroke order animations

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hanly Premium | $5.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and efficient way to learn characters
- 🚀 Effective learning method that builds on prior knowledge
- 💡 Helpful mnemonics and stories to aid memorization
- 👍 Customizable learning pace and progress tracking
- 🚀 Comprehensive coverage of characters and components

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some AI-generated illustrations could be improved
- 💡 Addition of writing practice and example sentences would be helpful

**Reported bugs**

- No known major bugs reported

**Requested features**

- Addition of writing practice for characters
- Inclusion of example sentences for each character
- Expansion of content to cover more advanced vocabulary


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChinesePod free?

ChinesePod is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hanly free?

Hanly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ChinesePod or Hanly?

Hanly is rated higher. ChinesePod averages 2.3 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Hanly averages 4.9 from 403 ratings.

### Do ChinesePod or Hanly have ads?

Neither ChinesePod nor Hanly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChinesePod or Hanly?

ChinesePod ships an update every 2 months, and Hanly every 2 weeks. Most recently, ChinesePod was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hanly on October 24, 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.*