# Dot Languages vs Boost Chinese

The clearest difference is rating: Boost Chinese at 5.0 against Dot Languages's 4.2. Boost Chinese also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 72%). Dot Languages's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (55 vs 11). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dot Languages sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month and Boost Chinese sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boost Chinese holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dot Languages has 55 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Dot Languages's written reviews are positive against 87% of Boost Chinese's.

Dot Languages ships an update every 5 days, Boost Chinese monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dot Languages | Boost Chinese |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-languages/id1547286120/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boost-chinese-learn-mandarin/id1591954114/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 200 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dot Languages ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547286122) | [erik naturil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591954326) |

## What reviewers say

### Dot Languages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-languages/id1547286120)

Master Mandarin Chinese with a structured curriculum aligned to HSK 3.0 and TOCFL 2.0. Engage with AI-powered exercises, personalized practice, and a vast library of lessons and articles. Track progress, stay motivated with gamified elements, and even bring your own content for study.

**Highlights:** HSK 3.0 & TOCFL 2.0 aligned curriculum, AI-powered exercises and personalized practice, 11,000+ lessons covering vocabulary, grammar, reading, Daily refreshed articles with in-app dictionary, Spaced repetition for vocabulary retention, Animated stroke-order character writing, Speech recognition for pronunciation practice, User-added content and study material generation

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Monthly | $9.00 | per month |
| Dot Premium - Monthly | $18.49 | per month |
| Standard Yearly | $72.00 | per year |
| Dot Premium - Yearly | $135.99 | per year |
| Dot Premium - Family Plan | $339.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Amazing app for learning Chinese
- 📚 Incredibly useful functions
- 🎨 Beautifully designed
- 💯 Must-have for Chinese learners
- ✍️ Versatile: writing, reading, listening, speaking

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ App not opening/crashing
- 📉 App has gone downhill
- 💸 Overpriced and too many bugs
- 🚫 Useless unless you pay
- 🤔 Too simplified, unhelpful buttons

**Reported bugs**

- App closes every time after signing up
- App not opening
- App crashes on startup
- Articles disappear when hitting back icon
- Return button partially visible after lesson

**Requested features**

- Add Korean and Japanese language options
- Add stories in addition to articles
- Option for lifetime subscription
- Speaking exercises
- More vibrant colors and backgrounds


### Boost Chinese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boost-chinese-learn-mandarin/id1591954114)

Master Mandarin Chinese through interactive games, lessons, and native speaker videos. Improve pronunciation, writing, and vocabulary with personalized learning paths and HSK exam preparation. Supports multiple mother tongues.

**Highlights:** Interactive games and lessons, Chinese dictionary by mother tongue, Native speaker pronunciation videos, Chinese character stroke system, Expandable vocabulary decks, HSK exam preparation, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 year | $44.90 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $129.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dot Languages free?

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

### Is Boost Chinese free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dot Languages or Boost Chinese?

Boost Chinese is rated higher. Dot Languages averages 4.2 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Boost Chinese averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Dot Languages or Boost Chinese have ads?

Neither Dot Languages nor Boost Chinese shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dot Languages or Boost Chinese?

Dot Languages ships an update every 5 days, and Boost Chinese monthly. Most recently, Dot Languages was updated on November 3, 2026 and Boost Chinese on November 3, 2026.

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