Comparison

Chinese Guru vs eating.computer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Chinese Guru

This app offers a structured approach to learning Mandarin Chinese, from beginner to advanced levels. It combines vocabulary study, character writing, pronunciation training, and smart review sessions. Users can also access a comprehensive dictionary and create custom study lists.

Highlights
  • Vocabulary and character study
  • Stroke-by-stroke character writing
  • Tone and pronunciation training
  • Spaced repetition reviews
  • Reading texts by level
  • Customizable study lists
  • Comprehensive Chinese dictionary
Features
Read full description

Learning Mandarin Chinese takes time, structure, and consistency. Chinese Guru is designed for learners who want to progress seriously and sustainably, from beginner to advanced levels. Whether you are studying Chinese at university, preparing for official exams, or learning out of personal interest, the app helps you develop all essential skills at your own pace. Chinese Guru works both as a learning app and as a daily Chinese reference tool, helping you build real, lasting skills. It fully supports both simplified and traditional Chinese characters. — A COMPLETE AND STRUCTURED APPROACH Chinese Guru combines active learning, intelligent reviews, and high-quality reference tools to support long-term memorization. • Vocabulary and Chinese character study • Stroke-by-stroke character writing • Tone and pronunciation training • Smart review sessions based on spaced repetition (SRS) • Level-appropriate reading texts — CUSTOM & DOWNLOADABLE STUDY LISTS Chinese Guru lets you study efficiently with ready-made and personalized content. • Downloadable word lists aligned with official programs (HSK, TOCFL, etc.) • Curated vocabulary sets by level and topic • Create your own custom lists directly from the dictionary • Focus your study on exactly what you need, at your own pace This flexible system allows you to prepare for exams, work on specific themes, or build personalized study paths. — A SERIOUS LEARNING TOOL, NOT A GIMMICK APP Chinese Guru includes: • A comprehensive Chinese dictionary (140,000+ entries) • Customizable word lists • Structured content aligned with official programs • Reference tools to explore Mandarin Chinese in depth The app is used as a reference and learning tool by students, self-learners, and language enthusiasts who want to progress with method and clarity. — SUBSCRIPTIONS Full access to all features requires a subscription. • 1-week free trial (except lifetime plan) • Automatic renewal, cancel anytime Available plans: • 1 month • 6 months • 12 months • Lifetime (one-time purchase) — LEGAL INFORMATION Privacy Policy: https://www.xamisoft.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.xamisoft.com/cgu

About

eating.computer

Features
Read full description

CHAT Channels and DMs in real time, with reactions, replies, threads, and mentions. Messages can carry inline size changes, color, animated text effects, custom emotes, and GIFs, which helps when you are talking about work and plain text is not enough. COURSEWORK • Assignments week by week, with link, image, or video submissions • A roadmap of where the class is and what is coming • Files — everything shared in the class, in one list • A profile page you control THE LAB Two tools built into the app. Kinetic Type animates a line of text. Text GIFs render 3D chrome, gold, and glass lettering. Both export a GIF you can drop into a deck, a post, or a critique. GEMMA An optional daily digest: what happened in the class chat, what is due next, and one link related to what you are working on. Off unless you turn it on. EVERYWHERE ELSE Push notifications when something needs you. The same account works in a browser, in sync. For students in a class on eating.computer. Sign in with your class account to join.

Screenshots

Chinese Guru4 screens
eating.computer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: eating.computer at none against Chinese Guru's 5. eating.computer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chinese Guru sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. eating.computer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chinese Guru versus eating.computer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChinese Gurueating.computer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size625 MB17 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSamuel REAUDRichard Yurewitch

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Chinese Guru

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Six Months7 Days trial$19.496 Months
  • Yearly7 Days trial$33.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime subscription$42.99
  • Lifetime subscription$79.99
None

eating.computer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chinese Guru free?
Chinese Guru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eating.computer free?
eating.computer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chinese Guru or eating.computer have ads?
Neither Chinese Guru nor eating.computer shows ads.

Other comparisons