# SuperChinese vs Second Language RPG

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Second Language RPG at none against SuperChinese's 10. SuperChinese's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 7). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SuperChinese sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Second Language RPG asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SuperChinese against 4.9 for Second Language RPG. 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. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of SuperChinese's written reviews are positive against 100% of Second Language RPG's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SuperChinese | Second Language RPG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superchinese-learn-chinese/id1462500984/reviews)** | [4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-language-rpg/id6788081648/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 94.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 256 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Yuxuan Information Technology Co. , Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1406232240) | [Sean Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469388179) |

## What reviewers say

### SuperChinese

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

Master Mandarin Chinese with AI-powered lessons, spaced repetition, and animated videos. Covers speaking, reading, writing, and listening for all levels, from beginner to advanced. Practice pronunciation with speech recognition and track your progress with proficiency tests.

**Highlights:** AI-powered learning, Spaced repetition system, Animated thematic videos, Speech recognition for pronunciation, Bite-sized lessons, AI-based proficiency test, Gamified learning

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SuperChinese PLUS (1 month) | $11.99 | per month |
| SuperChinese AI CHAO (1 month) | $24.99 | per month |
| 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 |
| SuperChinese AI CHAO (Yearly) | $109.99 | per year |
| 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


### Second Language RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-language-rpg/id6788081648)

Immerse yourself in a new world where language learning is an adventure. Explore, interact with characters, and solve quests that require understanding the in-game language to progress. This game focuses on comprehensible input and real-world application for fluency.

**Highlights:** Open-world exploration, Quest-based learning, Comprehensible input, Spaced repetition, Reading, listening, writing, speaking practice, Focus on fluency

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SuperChinese free?

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

### Is Second Language RPG free?

Second Language RPG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SuperChinese or Second Language RPG?

SuperChinese is rated higher. SuperChinese averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Second Language RPG averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do SuperChinese or Second Language RPG have ads?

Neither SuperChinese nor Second Language RPG shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SuperChinese or Second Language RPG?

SuperChinese ships an update weekly, and Second Language RPG weekly. Most recently, SuperChinese was updated on November 4, 2026 and Second Language RPG on October 31, 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.*