# Dot Languages vs Language Player 2

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dot Languages at every 5 days against Language Player 2's every 4 weeks. Dot Languages also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 56%) and ratings volume (55 vs 15). Language Player 2's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dot Languages sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month and Language Player 2 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 — 4.2 for Dot Languages against 4.3 for Language Player 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Dot Languages's written reviews are positive against 56% of Language Player 2's.

Dot Languages ships an update every 5 days, Language Player 2 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dot Languages | Language Player 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-languages/id1547286120/reviews) | **[4.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/language-player-2/id1623985525/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **72.2% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 198 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dot Languages ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547286122) | [Jiang Long](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623985527) |

## What reviewers say

### Dot Languages

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

Master Mandarin Chinese with engaging texts tailored to your skill level, from beginner to advanced. Practice reading, listening, and writing with daily new content covering diverse topics. Share and discover texts with a community of learners.

**Highlights:** Learn Mandarin Chinese texts, HSK 1-9 level categorization, Daily new text additions, Custom text creation and sharing, Reading, listening, and writing practice, Progress tracking

**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


### Language Player 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/language-player-2/id1623985525)

Learn over 200 languages with a vast library of over 600,000 videos. Tap on words within videos to instantly look up meanings and expand your vocabulary through engaging clips. Ideal for beginners and intermediate learners seeking an interactive and effective language acquisition method.

**Highlights:** Extensive video library (600,000+), Supports over 200 languages, Tap-to-translate word lookup, Vocabulary building through video clips, Interactive learning experience, Suitable for novice and intermediate learners

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro Account | $169.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dot Languages free?

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

### Is Language Player 2 free?

Language Player 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dot Languages or Language Player 2?

Language Player 2 is rated higher. Dot Languages averages 4.2 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Language Player 2 averages 4.3 from 15 ratings.

### Do Dot Languages or Language Player 2 have ads?

Neither Dot Languages nor Language Player 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dot Languages or Language Player 2?

Dot Languages ships an update every 5 days, and Language Player 2 every 4 weeks. Most recently, Dot Languages was updated on October 14, 2026 and Language Player 2 on October 17, 2026.

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