Comparison

js vs SiSheng

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

Head to head
About

js

Features
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Explanation: STAR is a nickname for statistical analysis program developed for personal computers.(STatistical Analysis Rescuers). Main functions · Fisher's exact test 1 x 2 · Fisher's exact test 1 x 2 (P1 not equal P2) · Fisher's exact test 2 x 2 · Chi-square Test 1 x J · Chi-square Test i x J · Add Grade1 x 2 ■Method of use (1) Start the "js-STAR" app. (2) Tap the [ frequency test ] button (3) Enter a number where two or four square cells are displayed. (4) Tap the [ Calculate!" ] Button. (5) Result is output to the TextField. ■Disclaimer (1) This may not run correctly depending on the iOS version or model. (2) The creator shall not bear any responsibility for any damage caused to the user when downloading the app.

About

SiSheng

Practice Chinese tones with an app that lets you trace tones to input them and confirm pronunciation by drawing circles. Review learned content repeatedly and purchase additional vocabulary sets.

Highlights
  • Trace tones to input and confirm
  • Audio pronunciation by drawing circles
  • Repeat practice sessions
  • Purchase additional vocabulary sets
  • Review previously practiced content
Features
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中国語での練習で最も難しい四声(声調)の練習をサポートするアプリケーションです。 このアプリケーションの主な機能は以下の通りです。  1.中国語単語の声調を指でなぞって入力し確認できる  2.画面上で円を描くことで目的の単語の発音が音声で確認できる  3.一度演習した内容を繰り返し復習することができる  4.中国語単語を目的に応じて追加購入できる 以下に詳細を記述します。 1.中国語単語の声調を指でなぞって入力し確認できる  出題される単語に対して、画面をなぞることにより声調の入力を行い、回答します。 2.画面上で円を描くことで目的の単語の発音が音声で確認できる  演習画面を円を描くように画面をなぞると、出題された中国語単語の発音を聞くことができます。  これによって声調の「聞き取り」の練習も行うことが出来ます。 3.一度演習した内容を繰り返し復習することができる  また、このアプリでは、ランダムに出題される問題をユーザーの好みの出題数で区切り、何度も反復練習を行うことができます。 4.中国語単語を目的に応じて追加購入できる  出題される単語は初期状態で20語、アプリ内で随時問題集を購入することで追加できます。 尚、このアプリに関しての機能追加や改善要望は随時受け付け、皆様のご要望に応えてゆきますので、sisheng@choruchoru.com 宛てにご連絡下さい。

Screenshots

js4 screens
SiSheng4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: js at none against SiSheng's 1. js also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. SiSheng sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. js asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

js ships an update every 2 months, SiSheng every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
js versus SiSheng: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterjsSiSheng
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB21 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperHiroyuki NakanoToshiya Fukui

In-app purchases

None

js

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SiSheng

One-time1
  • 基礎単語370語$2.99

Questions

Is js free?
js is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SiSheng free?
SiSheng is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do js or SiSheng have ads?
Neither js nor SiSheng shows ads.
Which is updated more often, js or SiSheng?
js ships an update every 2 months, and SiSheng every 5 months. Most recently, js was updated on October 26, 2026 and SiSheng on October 14, 2026.

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