Comparison

Learn Chinese Chinesimple HSK1 vs TalkHere

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

Head to head
About

Learn Chinese Chinesimple HSK1

Learn Mandarin Chinese from scratch with a structured course designed for beginners. This app offers vocabulary building, character recognition, pronunciation practice, and writing exercises. It's ideal for those new to the language or preparing for the HSK 1 exam.

Highlights
  • Beginner Chinese course
  • Vocabulary learning with images and audio
  • Chinese character writing practice
  • Pronunciation and tone practice
  • HSK 1 exam preparation
  • Spaced repetition flashcards
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Start understanding Chinese, one step at a time. Chinesimple is Khanji School's app for learning Mandarin Chinese from scratch. Follow a beginner Chinese course with explanations in English. A range of activities helps you recognise words, understand your first sentences and get familiar with Chinese characters. No prior knowledge needed. Just a willingness to take the first step. A CLEAR PLACE TO START At first, everything feels new: the sounds, the tones, the writing. The course introduces them gradually, with explanations and activities to put what you learn into practice. Whenever you come back, you can pick up where you left off. WORDS THAT START TO MAKE SENSE Learn Chinese vocabulary with images, audio and examples that help you understand each word. Hear native speakers pronounce it and discover how it works in a sentence. When you need help, use the Chinese dictionary to explore meanings, pronunciations and examples. Use pinyin to see how a word is pronounced. It shows the sounds of Chinese using the Latin alphabet. Then listen to a native speaker say the word. PRACTICE THAT HELPS YOU REMEMBER You won't always remember a word the first time. Chinese flashcards help you connect characters, images and meanings. Spaced repetition helps you revisit words over time. Create your own decks and combine review with reading, listening, pronunciation and writing activities. Practise the words you find difficult and see which ones you already remember. YOUR FIRST CHARACTERS, STROKE BY STROKE Start learning to write Chinese by following the stroke order. Watch how each character is formed and practise to get familiar with its structure. Little by little, you'll start to recognise these shapes in the words you study. Each word you recognise takes you a step closer to reading Chinese. LISTEN AND GIVE SPEAKING A TRY Listen to native speakers and practise Chinese pronunciation and tones with the words and sentences you're learning. Get familiar with the sounds of Mandarin as you build your foundation. MAKE TIME FOR YOUR CHINESE Continue the course or spend a little time reviewing. Daily practice suggests what to work on next. Progress tracking helps you see the work you've done. Streaks encourage you to come back and keep going. A FOUNDATION TO BUILD ON Already studied some Chinese? You can also use Chinesimple to refresh your vocabulary, strengthen the basics and support what you're learning in class. If you're preparing for the HSK 1 exam, you'll find content for this level and activities to practise and check what you've learned. START FOR FREE Try the free content and discover how you like to learn. You can unlock more content and activities with the PRO options available in the app. Learn Chinese with Chinesimple, by Khanji School. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TalkHere

Master new languages quickly with an AI-powered tutor. Engage in natural conversations, receive instant feedback on pronunciation, and learn practical phrases for real-world use. This educational tool offers an innovative and fun approach to language acquisition.

Highlights
  • Learn major languages quickly
  • AI tutor for feedback
  • Natural conversation practice
  • Pronunciation improvement
  • Teaches practical phrases
  • Easy-to-use interface
Features
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You can learn any major languages fast here!

Screenshots

Learn Chinese Chinesimple HSK14 screens
TalkHere4 screens

Verdict

The call

Learn Chinese Chinesimple HSK1 and TalkHere both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 98% of TalkHere's written reviews are positive against 84% of Learn Chinese Chinesimple HSK1's. Learn Chinese Chinesimple HSK1's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Learn Chinese Chinesimple HSK1 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and TalkHere sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Learn Chinese Chinesimple HSK1 against 4.9 for TalkHere. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 372 and 187 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Learn Chinese Chinesimple HSK1's written reviews are positive against 98% of TalkHere's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Chinese Chinesimple HSK1 ships an update every 4 days, TalkHere every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Learn Chinese Chinesimple HSK1 versus TalkHere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn Chinese Chinesimple HSK1TalkHere
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (372 ratings)4.9 (187 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews97.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings372 — better187
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size440 MB225 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKHANJI SCHOOL DIGITAL FACTORY SOCIEDAD LIMITADATalkHere.AI Inc.

Customer experience

Learn Chinese Chinesimple HSK1

All ratings372 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral7.2%
Negative8.6%

TalkHere

All ratings187 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.3%

User reviews

Learn Chinese Chinesimple HSK1

From 372 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📚 Comprehensive vocabulary learning with 4,000+ flashcards
  • 🎮 Diverse interactive games and exercises
  • 🎯 Well-structured HSK level-based curriculum
  • 🗣️ Pronunciation practice with voice recognition
  • ✍️ Hanzi writing practice with stroke order

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive pricing model (£99.99/$100+ for single level)
  • 🔐 Majority of content locked behind paywall (70%+)
  • 📱 Separate apps required for each HSK level
  • 🔄 No synchronization across multiple devices
  • ❌ Subscription only grants access to one HSK app

TalkHere

From 187 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for learning languages
  • 👍 Effective and helpful
  • 👍 Fun and engaging
  • 👍 Free to use
  • 👍 Good for practicing speaking

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Dislike AI features
  • 🤔 Weird AI photos

Bugs and requests

Learn Chinese Chinesimple HSK1

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes during HSK exams and story games
  • Flashcard exercises crash at high completion percentages
  • Missing strokes in hanzi writing pattern recognition
  • Handwriting recognition fails to detect drawn strokes
  • Story game sections fail to open or function
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  • Saved vocabulary lists disappear unexpectedly
  • Excessive crashes after recent updates
  • Low contrast quiz options affecting visibility
  • Inconsistent word counting feature across platforms
  • Incorrect HSK level words appearing in wrong level sections
  • Audio playback issues for word pronunciation
  • App incompatibility with iPad despite claims

Requested features

11 requests
  • Single unified app for all HSK levels instead of separate apps
  • Cross-device synchronization of progress and vocabulary lists
  • Import/export functionality for vocabulary lists
  • Ability to edit and merge vocabulary lists
  • Free lessons or reduced paywall restrictions
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  • Lower pricing for individual levels or bundle discounts
  • Automatic progression system for lessons
  • Reduction of tutorial pop-ups
  • Ad-supported free content option
  • Cross-platform access with single subscription
  • Memory-based hanzi writing practice (without visible strokes)

TalkHere

Requested features

2 requests
  • Group or sort Kanji practice
  • Neater interface

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Learn Chinese Chinesimple HSK1

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly Subscription (30% OFF)$8.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription (50% OFF)$9.291 Month
  • Monthly Subscription (40% OFF)$11.491 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription (25% OFF)$13.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription (15% OFF)$15.491 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$18.491 Month
  • Annual Subscription$139.991 Year
One-time3
  • PRO Lifetime$69.99
  • PRO Lifetime (40% OFF)$111.99
  • PRO Lifetime$181.99
3 purchases

TalkHere

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • TalkHere$9.99

Questions

Is Learn Chinese Chinesimple HSK1 free?
Learn Chinese Chinesimple HSK1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TalkHere free?
TalkHere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn Chinese Chinesimple HSK1 or TalkHere?
TalkHere is rated higher. Learn Chinese Chinesimple HSK1 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 372 ratings, while TalkHere averages 4.9 from 187 ratings.
Do Learn Chinese Chinesimple HSK1 or TalkHere have ads?
Neither Learn Chinese Chinesimple HSK1 nor TalkHere shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Learn Chinese Chinesimple HSK1 or TalkHere?
Learn Chinese Chinesimple HSK1 ships an update every 4 days, and TalkHere every 3 days. Most recently, Learn Chinese Chinesimple HSK1 was updated on November 7, 2026 and TalkHere on November 8, 2026.

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