# Dot Languages vs Sagebooks App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dot Languages at 72% against Sagebooks App's 0%. Dot Languages also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). Sagebooks App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dot Languages sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month. Sagebooks App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dot Languages holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dot Languages has 55 ratings behind it against 6, 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 0% of Sagebooks App's.

Dot Languages ships an update every 5 days, Sagebooks App every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dot Languages | Sagebooks App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-languages/id1547286120/reviews)** | [1.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sagebooks-app/id1626985237/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **72.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 186 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dot Languages ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547286122) | [Sage Foundation Intellect Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/417439863) |

## 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


### Sagebooks App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sagebooks-app/id1626985237)

This app supports children in learning Chinese through interactive lessons and progress tracking. It offers features like daily recording, customizable study schedules, and motivational rewards to encourage consistent learning and build confidence.

**Highlights:** Parent account for multiple children, Daily recording of drawing, writing, reading, Customizable study schedules, Progress tracking and completion date estimation, Audio playback and sentence repetition, Milestone rewards and certificates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dot Languages free?

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

### Is Sagebooks App free?

Sagebooks App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dot Languages or Sagebooks App?

Dot Languages is rated higher. Dot Languages averages 4.2 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Sagebooks App averages 1.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Dot Languages or Sagebooks App have ads?

Neither Dot Languages nor Sagebooks App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dot Languages or Sagebooks App?

Dot Languages ships an update every 5 days, and Sagebooks App every 4 months. Most recently, Dot Languages was updated on November 11, 2026 and Sagebooks App on November 3, 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.*