MTL Learn Cantonese vs Canton Tree
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MTL Learn Cantonese
This app offers a straightforward way to learn Cantonese, suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced. It features high-quality translations and allows users to create personal favorite lists. An internet connection is not required for use.
- High-quality translations by native speakers
- Create custom favorite lists
- Offline functionality
- Suitable for beginners and advanced learners
- Ideal for travelers to Hong Kong
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Learn Cantonese is a simple app for anyone who wishes to learn Cantonese fast and easy. It is perfect for beginners and advanced users. Recommended for those who wish to travel to Hong Kong. Features: *High quality translations made by Chinese citizens *Create your own favorite list *No Internet connection needed
Canton Tree
Learn Cantonese with 60 lessons, over 1,800 words, and 2,500 phrases voiced by native speakers. Explore a story mode simulating a trip to Hong Kong and utilize search and bookmarking features for efficient study. Customize your learning experience with six color themes.
- 60 Cantonese lessons
- 1,800+ Cantonese words
- 2,500+ Cantonese phrases
- Native speaker audio
- Story mode simulating Hong Kong trip
- Search and bookmark functions
- Customizable color themes
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This is an app for learning Cantonese used in Hong Kong. It includes 60 lessons, a vocabulary section, a phrase section, and a story mode that simulates a trip to Hong Kong. With this app, you can learn more about Cantonese and Hong Kong in a variety of ways. The app includes more than 1,800 Cantonese words and 2,500 phrases. Search and bookmark functions are also available so you can search for words you want to know or bookmark words/phrases you want to remember. All Cantonese words and phrases are voiced by native speakers who live in Hong Kong, so you can learn pronunciation by listening to the audio. There are six different color options which can be changed at any time, so you can use the app with a color set that you prefer. We hope this app helps you learn Cantonese and the culture of Hong Kong! "If you find any bugs or issues, please let us know with the email address listed on the page or: X (Twitter): @HkjRyi"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Canton Tree at none against MTL Learn Cantonese's shown. Canton Tree also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 15 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). MTL Learn Cantonese's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. MTL Learn Cantonese sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Canton Tree sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Canton Tree holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.
MTL Learn Cantonese ships an update every 15 months, Canton Tree monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MTL Learn Cantonese | Canton Tree |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 183 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Meta Language Pro SRL | Tetsuya Kobayashi |
Customer experience
MTL Learn Cantonese
Canton Tree
In-app purchases
MTL Learn Cantonese
- Buy Pro Version$4.99
Canton Tree
- Canton Tree - Full Version$4.99
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