Pandaist vs Ling XO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pandaist
This app offers a graded reading experience to help users learn Chinese characters. It includes a dictionary and quizzes, with progress tracking and regularly updated content. Subscription options are available for enhanced features.
- Graded Chinese readers
- Integrated dictionary
- Character quizzes
- Progress tracking
- Updated news and stories
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Pandaist is a graded reader, dictionary and quiz app that lets you practice Chinese characters. The app allows you to keep track of scores, settings, and has constantly updated news and stories! To see the subscription terms of use, go to https://pandaist.com/terms
Ling XO
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Learn new words in a simple and engaging way. Ling XO helps you expand your vocabulary by swiping words left or right - just like a game. No boring exercises. No complicated lessons. Just quick daily practice that fits your routine. Features: • Swipe-based learning • Smart word repetition system • Adjustable difficulty and priorities • Clean and minimal interface • Offline support Upgrade to Lingxo Pro to unlock full access and remove limits. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ling XO at 13.4 against Pandaist's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Pandaist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Ling XO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pandaist ships an update weekly, Ling XO every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pandaist | Ling XO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Alexander | Ilya Medvedev |
In-app purchases
Pandaist
- Pandaist Monthly$9.991 Month
- Pandaist Yearly$99.991 Year
Ling XO
- Pro 1 month$2.991 Month
- Pro 1 year$29.991 Year
