iSpeak Language vs Hanzi Workshop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
iSpeak Language
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A simple TTS program that allows you to specify the language to be played in the file, adjust the playback speed, or play in the background. Convenient copy button, you can use the translation software to query the translation of the sentence, which is the best tool for language learning.
Hanzi Workshop
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Discover how Chinese characters are built, not just how they look. Hanzi Workshop turns radicals and character components into a hands-on discovery game. Drag familiar parts onto the fusion board, test combinations, hear Mandarin pronunciation, and reveal new characters through visual logic. LEARN IN THREE STAGES ⢠Picture: connect early characters with the images that inspired them ⢠Logic: combine meanings to discover compound characters ⢠Sound: learn how semantic and phonetic components work together DESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS ⢠Guided first lesson with an animated hand ⢠Clear English meanings and pinyin ⢠Mandarin pronunciation and audio clues ⢠Optional hints when you need an extra step ⢠A recipe book that records discoveries ⢠50 handcrafted levels The first five levels are free. Hanzi Workshop Pro is an auto-renewing monthly subscription that unlocks levels 6ā50, the complete recipe book, and removes ads. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the purchase is confirmed. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.submox.com/hanzi-workshop/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: iSpeak Language at none against Hanzi Workshop's shown. iSpeak Language also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | iSpeak Language | Hanzi Workshop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | ā |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yihang Huang | 天å å |
In-app purchases
iSpeak Language
No in-app purchases
Hanzi Workshop
No in-app purchases
Questions
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