Comparison

Sichuanese vs Fluo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sichuanese

Learn the Sichuanese dialect with this app. Explore words stroke by stroke, save favorites, and hear real human voices. Includes English meanings and cultural insights, all available offline.

Highlights
  • Stroke-by-stroke word breakdown
  • Favorite word saving
  • Real human voice audio
  • English word meanings
  • Sichuan arts and culture
  • Offline independent use
Features
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LET'S LEARN THE SICHUANESE LANGUAGE ! THIS APP BREAKS THEM DOWN STROKE BY STROKE ! • SPIN THE WHEEL TO EXPLORE It's so easy and natural. • ADD TO FAVORITES Save the word you like for the future use. • REAL HUMAN VOICE Including the alphabet, words. • ENGLISH MEANINGS All of the words have their meanings in English. • SICHUAN ARTS & CULTURE Cuisine and culture illustrations. • OFF-LINE INDEPENDENT Once downloaded, you don't need internet to use the app. All audios and pictures are integrated within. You can select the word in alphabetical order (English meanings) by clicking “select” in the menu bar. Basic everyday Sichuanese words! Click on the "meaning" button in the menu bar, you can get the Chinese meaning for the word. Sichuanese or Szechwanese is a branch of Southwestern Mandarin spoken mainly in Sichuan, Chongqing and the adjacent regions of their neighboring provinces. Over 90 million people speak Sichuanese. Sichuanese is similar to Standard Chinese. The dialect of Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province and an important central city is the most representative dialect of Southwestern Mandarin and is used widely in Sichuan opera and other art forms of the region. This app gives you a taste of Sichuanese!

About

Fluo

Master Chinese vocabulary with AI-powered sentences and spaced repetition. Learn words that matter to you through personalized reviews and interactive exercises. Get instant explanations and track your progress to build lasting language skills.

Highlights
  • AI-generated personalized sentences
  • Spaced repetition for memory retention
  • Topic-based vocabulary learning
  • Active and passive recall modes
  • Instant grammar and usage explanations
  • Translate and learn from any text
  • Progress tracking and daily goals
Features
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The fastest way to build a Chinese vocabulary that actually lasts! Fluo combines spaced repetition — the most effective memory technique ever studied — with AI-generated sentences tailored to your exact level. No flashcard grinding. No generic lessons. Every word you learn stays learned, because every review is timed perfectly and every sentence is built just for you. Adaptive learning Every sentence adapts to where you are right now. Words you know appear alongside words you're learning, so you're always challenged but never overwhelmed. As you improve, your sentences evolve with you — and you can listen to native audio for every single one. Learn what you actually care about Pick your topic — food, travel, business, health, or anything you type in — and practice sentences built around the vocabulary that matters to you. No more memorizing words you'll never use. Every word tracked, nothing left to chance Tap any word to see how well you remember it. Fluo tracks your recall for every single word and schedules reviews at the optimal time. Words you struggle with come back sooner. Words you know well get spaced out. You just practice — the system handles the rest. Test yourself in both directions See Chinese and recall the meaning. See English and produce the Chinese. Fluo's active and passive recall modes push you from recognition to real production — the difference between understanding a menu and ordering from it. A tutor on every sentence Curious why a word is used a certain way? Wondering about grammar? Tap "Ask" on any sentence and get a clear, detailed explanation. It's like having a Chinese tutor available 24/7. Translate anything, learn from everything Paste any Chinese or English text into the translator and instantly see a word-by-word breakdown — color-coded by how well you know each word. Turn real-world Chinese into a learning opportunity. Stay on track Set daily goals, build a streak, and watch your vocabulary grow. Fluo keeps you consistent with clear progress tracking so you always know exactly where you stand. Built for learners who want results. Download Fluo and watch your vocab grow! Privacy policy: https://fluolearning.com/privacy Terms of service: https://fluolearning.com/terms Support: https://fluolearning.com/support

Screenshots

Sichuanese4 screens
Fluo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fluo at Free against Sichuanese's $1.99. Fluo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 34 months). Sichuanese's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Fluo is free to download; Sichuanese costs $1.99 up front. Fluo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Sichuanese asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fluo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sichuanese ships an update every 34 months, Fluo every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sichuanese versus Fluo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSichuaneseFluo
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB54 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer俊 姜Fluo Inc

Customer experience

Sichuanese

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Fluo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sichuanese

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Fluo

Subscriptions2
  • Fluo Premium Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Fluo Premium Annual Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Sichuanese free?
Sichuanese costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fluo free?
Fluo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sichuanese or Fluo?
Fluo is rated higher. Sichuanese averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Fluo averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Sichuanese or Fluo have ads?
Neither Sichuanese nor Fluo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sichuanese or Fluo?
Sichuanese ships an update every 34 months, and Fluo every 4 days. Most recently, Sichuanese was updated on October 24, 2026 and Fluo on October 14, 2026.

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