# Hello Chinese vs TexVoice

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TexVoice at none against Hello Chinese's 4. TexVoice also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months). Hello Chinese's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hello Chinese sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. TexVoice asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Hello Chinese against 5.0 for TexVoice. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Hello Chinese ships an update every 14 months, TexVoice every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hello Chinese | TexVoice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-chinese/id1252469609/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texvoice/id6758604969/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [上海交通大学出版社有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/667356292) | [Giacomo Cavallini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853621835) |

## What reviewers say

### Hello Chinese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-chinese/id1252469609)

Learn spoken Chinese from scratch with this comprehensive course designed for foreigners living in China. It covers essential vocabulary, grammar, and cultural insights through interactive lessons and realistic scenarios.

**Highlights:** Zero-beginner spoken Chinese course, Task-based oral language textbook, Covers 30 daily life situations, 500 characters and 800 vocabulary words, Interactive audio and scene dramas, Realistic page-turning effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 你好，中文（汉字入门） | $3.99 | one-time |
| 你好，中文（汉字入门·续） | $3.99 | one-time |
| 你好，中文（第一册）【多媒体版】 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 你好，中文（第二册） | $5.99 | one-time |


### TexVoice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texvoice/id6758604969)

Transform any text, PDF, or EPUB into a natural-sounding audiobook using powerful AI voices, all processed offline on your device. Import documents, choose from multiple AI engines, or even clone your own voice for a personalized listening experience. Enjoy complete privacy with no logins, subscriptions, or cloud processing.

**Highlights:** 100% Offline AI processing, AI voice cloning, Multiple AI voice engines, Support for 31+ languages, PDF & EPUB import, Automatic chapter detection, Save audio to device

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hello Chinese free?

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

### Is TexVoice free?

TexVoice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hello Chinese or TexVoice?

Hello Chinese and TexVoice are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Hello Chinese or TexVoice have ads?

Neither Hello Chinese nor TexVoice shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hello Chinese or TexVoice?

Hello Chinese ships an update every 14 months, and TexVoice every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hello Chinese was updated on November 2, 2026 and TexVoice on October 31, 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.*