Comparison

Chinese Annotator vs RamLingo

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

Head to head
About

Chinese Annotator

This app helps you learn Chinese by reading ePub books. It allows you to add Pinyin and English definitions directly to the text, and track your vocabulary knowledge. You can also export your learned words for flashcard review.

Highlights
  • Import ePub files
  • Add Pinyin and English definitions
  • Track known words and characters
  • Hide known Pinyin/definitions
  • Export word lists for flashcards
  • Print pages to PDF
Features
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A Chinese ePub reader to assist you in reading Chinese characters. After importing an ePub, you can add Pinyin and English on to the text in a 3-line format. After annotating the text in this way, you can then mark on a word by word basis which definitions you already know and which characters you know. There is a setting that hides the pinyin or definitions of words that you know. In this way, you are forced to look at the character and recall it instead of relying on pinyin. A word list is also available to allow you to see all words, words with unknown definitions, or words with unknown pinyin. This list of words can be exported to a file to be imported in to a flash card system, like Pleco. This allows you to easily pick out all the words you don't know in a publication and review them. You can also print the page of the book currently being displayed. In iOS 10 and greater, you can print to PDF.

About

RamLingo

Enhance your language learning with AI-powered practice. This app uses listen-and-repeat exercises and speech recognition to improve pronunciation and speaking confidence. It offers personalized vocabulary building and flexible learning structures for various languages.

Highlights
  • AI speech recognition for pronunciation feedback
  • Customizable smart playlists for vocabulary
  • AI-powered vocabulary expansion
  • Flexible learning structure and material reorganization
  • Support for multiple languages
  • Interactive listen-and-repeat exercises
Features
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Transform your language learning journey with RamLingo, where cutting-edge AI technology meets intuitive practice methods. Why RamLingo? Language learning should be both effective and enjoyable. Our app combines proven learning methods with modern AI technology to create a natural, intuitive experience. Through the power of listen-and-repeat practice, you'll develop authentic pronunciation and confident speaking skills. Whether you're starting your first foreign language or adding another to your repertoire, RamLingo adapts to your goals and learning style. Our combination of AI technology and user-friendly design helps you build lasting language skills through consistent, engaging practice. Key Features: Smart Playlists: Create custom vocabulary collections or choose from curated lists. Organize words by theme, difficulty, or learning goal to match your unique path to fluency. Interactive Speech Practice: Perfect your pronunciation with our AI speech recognition system. Listen to native-quality audio, practice speaking, and receive instant feedback to ensure accuracy. AI-Powered Vocabulary Growth: Discover related words and phrases tailored to your level. Our AI suggests contextually relevant vocabulary to naturally expand your language knowledge. Flexible Learning Structure: Easily reorganize your learning materials by moving words between playlists, combining collections, and adjusting difficulty levels to maintain an optimal learning pace. Multiple Language Support: Learn any supported language with the same proven method. Switch between languages seamlessly while maintaining your learning momentum. This app is licensed under the standard Apple End-User License Agreement (EULA). You can review the complete terms at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Chinese Annotator4 screens
RamLingo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RamLingo at Free against Chinese Annotator's $0.99. RamLingo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Chinese Annotator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (30 vs 2). On ads 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

RamLingo is free to download; Chinese Annotator costs $0.99 up front. RamLingo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Chinese Annotator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RamLingo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chinese Annotator has 30 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chinese Annotator ships an update every 2 weeks, RamLingo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Chinese Annotator versus RamLingo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChinese AnnotatorRamLingo
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (30 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJon HargettShanshan Deng

Customer experience

Chinese Annotator

All ratings30 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative16.0%

RamLingo

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Chinese Annotator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RamLingo

Subscriptions2
  • Basic Plan$3.991 Month
  • Premium Plan$6.991 Month

Questions

Is Chinese Annotator free?
Chinese Annotator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RamLingo free?
RamLingo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chinese Annotator or RamLingo?
RamLingo is rated higher. Chinese Annotator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while RamLingo averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Chinese Annotator or RamLingo have ads?
Neither Chinese Annotator nor RamLingo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chinese Annotator or RamLingo?
Chinese Annotator ships an update every 2 weeks, and RamLingo every 3 days. Most recently, Chinese Annotator was updated on November 2, 2026 and RamLingo on October 30, 2026.

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