# SuperChinese vs Read Chinese

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SuperChinese at 3.9K against Read Chinese's 7. SuperChinese also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Read Chinese's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SuperChinese sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month and Read Chinese sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SuperChinese holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SuperChinese has 3.9K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SuperChinese ships an update weekly, Read Chinese every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SuperChinese | Read Chinese |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superchinese-learn-chinese/id1462500984/reviews)** | [4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-chinese-learn-mandarin/id1663165662/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 94.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 253 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Yuxuan Information Technology Co. , Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1406232240) | [Vladislav Alikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603123547) |

## What reviewers say

### SuperChinese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superchinese-learn-chinese/id1462500984)

Master Mandarin Chinese with an AI-powered app designed for all levels. Learn to speak, read, write, and listen through engaging lessons, animated videos, and speech recognition. Track your progress with proficiency tests and enjoy bite-sized learning sessions.

**Highlights:** AI-powered learning, Spaced repetition, Animated videos, Thematic lessons, Speech recognition, Proficiency tests, Bite-sized lessons

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SuperChinese PLUS (1 month) | $8.49 | per month |
| SuperChinese PLUS (1 month) | $11.99 | per month |
| SuperChinese AI CHAO (1 month) | $24.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Super Chinese VIP | $27.99 | per year |
| SuperChinese PLUS (Yearly) | $42.99 | per year |
| SuperChinese PLUS (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| SuperChinese PLUS (Yearly) | $57.99 | per year |
| SuperChinese PLUS (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Super Chinese VIP Pro+ | $69.99 | per year |
| AI CHAO | $99.99 | per year |
| SuperChinese AI CHAO (Yearly) | $109.99 | per year |
| AI CHAO | $119.99 | per year |
| Buy 12 months Super Chinese+ | $45.99 | one-time |
| Buy 12 months Super Chinese+ | $59.99 | one-time |
| SuperChinese PLUS (Lifetime) | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app - highly recommended
- 👍 Engaging and fun way to learn
- 💡 Excellent for pronunciation practice
- 🚀 Comprehensive and challenging content
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with audio recording
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance on different devices
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in some areas
- 💰 Premium features can be expensive
- 🐛 Unreliable speech recognition at times

**Reported bugs**

- Lessons not marked as completed properly
- Audio playback issues with long silent gaps
- Inability to log in or reset password
- Frequent crashes and app freezes

**Requested features**

- Add more writing and character practice
- Improve sync and progress tracking across devices
- Provide more detailed feedback on mistakes
- Expand content to higher HSK levels
- Introduce a split-screen mode for iPads


### Read Chinese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-chinese-learn-mandarin/id1663165662)

Master Mandarin Chinese through engaging stories and phrases. This app offers voiced pronunciations, pinyin support, and detailed translations to enhance your learning journey. It's designed for users of all levels to build vocabulary and comprehension.

**Highlights:** Read Mandarin stories, Learn Chinese phrases, Phrases sorted by HSK level, Voiced pronunciations, Pinyin representation, Sentence and word translation, Free to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SuperChinese free?

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

### Is Read Chinese free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SuperChinese or Read Chinese?

SuperChinese is rated higher. SuperChinese averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Read Chinese averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do SuperChinese or Read Chinese have ads?

Neither SuperChinese nor Read Chinese shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SuperChinese or Read Chinese?

SuperChinese ships an update weekly, and Read Chinese every 2 days. Most recently, SuperChinese was updated on October 26, 2026 and Read Chinese on October 24, 2026.

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