# JTC vs Flashcards

The clearest difference is rating: JTC at 4.7 against Flashcards's 2.8. JTC also leads on ratings volume (80 vs 4) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Flashcards's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JTC sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Flashcards sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

JTC holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JTC has 80 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 96% of JTC's written reviews are positive against 100% of Flashcards's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

JTC ships an update every 6 weeks, Flashcards every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JTC | Flashcards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jtc-learn-mandarin-chinese/id1474067517/reviews)** | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcards-learn-chinese/id6448208043/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **80** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 96.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 207 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kotyk Anton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779522559) | [henri gil](https://appshunter.io/developer/498565852) |

## What reviewers say

### JTC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jtc-learn-mandarin-chinese/id1474067517)

Learn Mandarin Chinese with interactive lessons, pronunciation practice, and engaging content. Build vocabulary, master grammar, and track your progress with personalized statistics. Explore Chinese culture through comics and cartoons.

**Highlights:** Interactive lessons with guide, Pronunciation practice with feedback, Themed vocabulary and personal vocabulary list, Pinyin chart with audio and feedback, Comics and cartoons for learning, Vocabulary games and progress tracking, Personalized learning statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Full Access Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| One year | $14.99 | per year |
| 6 Month | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Full Access Subscriptions | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Full Access Subscriptions | $29.99 | per year |


### Flashcards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcards-learn-chinese/id6448208043)

Master Chinese vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing with interactive flashcards, listening exercises, and handwriting practice. Engage with a virtual coach and learn at your own pace through fun, game-like activities.

**Highlights:** Interactive flashcards for vocabulary, Listening comprehension exercises, Pronunciation practice, Handwriting exercises, Matching games, Virtual coach chat

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 MONTH PREMIUM | $3.99 | per month |
| 6 MONTHS PREMIUM | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 YEAR PREMIUM | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JTC free?

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

### Is Flashcards free?

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

### Which has better reviews, JTC or Flashcards?

JTC is rated higher. JTC averages 4.7 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Flashcards averages 2.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do JTC or Flashcards have ads?

Both JTC and Flashcards show ads.

### Which is updated more often, JTC or Flashcards?

JTC ships an update every 6 weeks, and Flashcards every 3 days. Most recently, JTC was updated on October 21, 2026 and Flashcards on October 25, 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.*