Better Chinese+ vs Classover Student
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Better Chinese+
This app offers a customized Mandarin learning experience for beginners, utilizing patented technologies and proven pedagogy. It features video lessons, placement tests, and scheduling with teachers, supporting both traditional and simplified characters.
- Video instructions with choice of teacher
- Placement test to assess level
- Schedule sessions with BC+ Sherpas
- Traditional & simplified character support
- AI-enabled learning experience
- Proven learning pedagogy
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Everyone learns differently. Some are more visual. Some are more auditory. Some are more tactile. But everyone shares the same goal… to be proficient. Proficiency Focus ----------------------------------- Proficiency means you can use and interact in the language. We are here to help you… to be able to DO things in Chinese with the most engaging, fun, and customized learning experience just for you. Patented Technologies ----------------------------------- Patented learning tracking as well as a NEW patent-pending technology make learning Chinese more engaging and fun! Proven Learning Pedagogy ----------------------------------- Better Chinese+ is a beginner Mandarin learning program. Designed for students, teachers, and schools in mind, this App is based on our most popular state-adopted curriculum – My First Chinese Reader with over 20 years of success in schools, adopted by 10 US states to align with state standards. Features ----------------------------------- - [New] Video instructions! Choose your teacher! - [New] Placement Test - Check your level - [New] Schedule with our teachers! We call them BC+ Sherpa! - Available in traditional & simplified characters (繁體/简体) - Proven learning pedagogy, guided progression, and customized practices - Language Power (patent pending) – Know what you can do at all time - Teacher assignments and feedback modules (teacher logins only) - AI-enabled learning experience. Always evolving School version ----------------------------------- This version is included as part of the school, district, and state adoptions. For students and parents who are not part of the adoption, you may try this app for free. Scope and Sequence ----------------------------------- Based on the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning, it scaffolds language and cultural learning through the following scope and sequence. - Greetings and Manners - Nationalities - School - Family - Directions - Date and Time - Food, Preferences - Colors, Preferences - Clothing - Health and Body - Sports and Movement - Animals and Insects - Transportation - Shopping - Weather and Seasons - Comparisons - Positions and Locations - Professions - Special Occasions - Places - Activities and Hobbies
Classover Student
This platform offers live, small-group enrichment classes led by certified American teachers. It focuses on liberal education through engaging activities and a diverse curriculum, providing personalized learning plans and attentive instruction for students.
- Live small-group classes
- Certified American teachers
- Multifaceted curriculum
- Personalized study plans
- Variety of subjects
- English immersion learning
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Classover, headquartered in Manhattan, New York City, is the largest online enrichment classes platform for students . We select the top 5% American teachers with standard teaching certification and create a learning environment through live 1-6 small-group class. We focused on Liberal education through lively activities and multifaceted curriculum to create happy Learning and English immersion learning. At Classover, you can choose from a variety of subjects including English storytelling, math & logic, drawing, mandarin, chess, dance, yoga, singing, Spanish, French, LEGO and piano. Our courses synch with early education and our precision education covering aspects of intelligence, language and aesthetics. Course advisors closely track every student’s learning progress and provide them personal tailored study plan, attentive care and pinpoint instruction.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Classover Student at 4.4 against Better Chinese+'s 3.1. Classover Student also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (134 vs 9). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Classover Student holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classover Student has 134 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Better Chinese+'s written reviews are positive against 97% of Classover Student's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Better Chinese+ ships an update every 9 months, Classover Student every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.
| Parameter | Better Chinese+ | Classover Student |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (9 ratings) | 4.4 (134 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 96.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 134 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Better Chinese, Inc. | class over Inc |
Customer experience
Better Chinese+
Classover Student
Bugs and requests
Better Chinese+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Classover Student
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen freezes
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
3 requests- Dark mode option
- More language course options
- Improved app performance and stability
In-app purchases
Better Chinese+
No in-app purchases
Classover Student
No in-app purchases
Questions
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