# Mandaboo vs Let's Zhuyin!

The clearest difference is ads: Let's Zhuyin! at none against Mandaboo's shown. Mandaboo's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mandaboo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Let's Zhuyin! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Mandaboo against 5.0 for Let's Zhuyin!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mandaboo has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mandaboo | Let's Zhuyin! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandaboo/id1497451781/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-zhuyin/id6749790381/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mandarin Monkey Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605628203) | [Yi Ju Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170815126) |

## What reviewers say

### Mandaboo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandaboo/id1497451781)

A fun, improv-style game designed to improve Mandarin speaking and listening skills. Players guess Mandarin words by following clues, avoiding specific taboo words to enhance comprehension and vocabulary. Play solo or with friends for an engaging learning experience.

**Highlights:** Guess Mandarin words with clues, Avoid taboo words, Improve listening comprehension, Enhance speaking skills, Play solo or with friends, Create custom word lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Six Month Subscription | $54.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |


### Let's Zhuyin!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-zhuyin/id6749790381)

Master Zhuyin (Bopomofo) pronunciation and typing with interactive flashcards and a dedicated keyboard. This app is designed for Chinese learners who want to solidify their understanding of the phonetic system.

**Highlights:** Zhuyin flashcards, Typing practice with Zhuyin keyboard, Pronunciation proficiency, Phonetic system learning, Chinese character recognition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mandaboo free?

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

### Is Let's Zhuyin! free?

Let's Zhuyin! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mandaboo or Let's Zhuyin!?

Mandaboo and Let's Zhuyin! are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Mandaboo or Let's Zhuyin! have ads?

Mandaboo shows ads; Let's Zhuyin! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mandaboo or Let's Zhuyin!?

Mandaboo ships an update weekly, and Let's Zhuyin! weekly. Most recently, Mandaboo was updated on October 24, 2026 and Let's Zhuyin! on October 30, 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.*