# Spelling Test & Practice PRO vs Mandarin Challenge

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mandarin Challenge at 57% against Spelling Test & Practice PRO's 0%. Mandarin Challenge also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 22 months). Spelling Test & Practice PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Spelling Test & Practice PRO costs $1.19 and Mandarin Challenge $0.49 up front. Mandarin Challenge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Spelling Test & Practice PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mandarin Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mandarin Challenge has 35 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Spelling Test & Practice PRO's written reviews are positive against 57% of Mandarin Challenge's.

Spelling Test & Practice PRO ships an update every 22 months, Mandarin Challenge weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spelling Test & Practice PRO | Mandarin Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.19 | **$0.49** |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-test-and-practice-pro/id1427511736/reviews) | **[4.4 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandarin-challenge/id6741360584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#74** |
| Size | 14 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michal Sajban](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523258286) | [洋 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775198062) |

## What reviewers say

### Spelling Test & Practice PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-test-and-practice-pro/id1427511736)

Master common English misspellings with timed tests or relaxed practice. Compete globally by submitting scores and aim for the top. Enjoy an ad-free, offline experience to boost vocabulary and spelling skills.

**Highlights:** Master commonly misspelled English words, Timed 'Test' mode, Relaxed 'Practice' mode, Boost vocabulary and spelling skills, Global score comparison, Ad-free and offline play

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mandarin Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandarin-challenge/id6741360584)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Paid · Trivia, #115 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

Learn Mandarin through an engaging adventure game. Speak phrases to overcome obstacles, with real-time voice recognition and visual associations. Create custom levels by photographing real-world objects. New content is added regularly.

**Highlights:** Photo-to-level creation, Interactive learning, Real-time voice recognition, Visual association, Camera recording, Continuous updates

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spelling Test & Practice PRO free?

Spelling Test & Practice PRO costs $1.19, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mandarin Challenge free?

Mandarin Challenge costs $0.49, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spelling Test & Practice PRO or Mandarin Challenge?

Mandarin Challenge is rated higher. Spelling Test & Practice PRO averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mandarin Challenge averages 4.4 from 35 ratings.

### Do Spelling Test & Practice PRO or Mandarin Challenge have ads?

Neither Spelling Test & Practice PRO nor Mandarin Challenge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spelling Test & Practice PRO or Mandarin Challenge?

Spelling Test & Practice PRO ships an update every 22 months, and Mandarin Challenge weekly. Most recently, Spelling Test & Practice PRO was updated on October 26, 2026 and Mandarin Challenge on October 28, 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.*