# Master Chinese vs Etch

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Etch at none against Master Chinese's 2. Etch also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Master Chinese's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Master Chinese sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Etch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Master Chinese ships an update every 2 months, Etch weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Master Chinese | Etch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Size | 103 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Megabyte Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143972928) | [宏 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779031562) |

## What reviewers say

### Master Chinese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-chinese-phrases/id1558946567)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learners (levels 1,2,3) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Advanced (levels 4,5,6) | $9.99 | one-time |


### Etch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etch-write-to-remember/id6779050358)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Master Chinese free?

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

### Is Etch free?

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

### Do Master Chinese or Etch have ads?

Neither Master Chinese nor Etch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Master Chinese or Etch?

Master Chinese ships an update every 2 months, and Etch weekly. Most recently, Master Chinese was updated on October 1, 2026 and Etch on October 6, 2026.

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