MyChinesePal vs Shiner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyChinesePal
This utility app aids in learning Chinese by providing HSK 1-6 vocabulary with translations, stroke order demonstrations, and handwriting practice. Users can mark words for review and switch between simplified and traditional characters.
- HSK 1-6 vocabulary lists
- Chinese-English translation
- Stroke order demonstration
- Handwriting self-exam
- Mark words for review
- Simplified/Traditional Chinese toggle
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MyChinesePal is an utility app designed for people who are learning Chinese. - HSK 1-6 Vocabulary: 1) Chinese-English translation. 2) Step-by-step stroke order demonstration. 3) Chinese character hand writing self exam and stroke order animation. 4) Able to mark words for later review. 5) Able to switch between simplified Chinese and traditional Chinese. - Supported by open source CC-CEDICT and Kaifangcidian.
Shiner
This monitoring application simplifies inverter setup and configuration for installers. End customers can easily track device performance and operational status in real-time through a user-friendly interface. It offers a comprehensive solution for managing energy systems.
- Quick inverter setup
- Easy activation and debugging
- Efficient configuration
- Real-time device monitoring
- Operational status updates
- User-friendly interface
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Shiner APP - One-Stop Monitoring Solution Shiner APP is the latest monitoring application developed by Growatt, currently supporting the North American MIN-XH-US series models and available in a trial phase. Whether you are an installer or an end customer, Shiner APP offers a convenient user experience. For Installers: · Quick Setup: Simplifies the installation and configuration process of inverters. · Easy Activation: Activate, upgrade, and debug inverters effortlessly through the app. · Efficient Configuration: Intuitive configuration process enhances installation efficiency. For End Customers: · Real-Time Monitoring: Directly monitor the operational status of your devices through the app. · Status Updates: Always stay updated with the latest operational information of your devices to ensure system stability. · User-Friendly Interface: Easily understand and manage the performance of your devices with an intuitive interface. Shiner APP provides a one-stop solution for installers and end customers, ensuring a seamless experience from installation to daily monitoring.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MyChinesePal at 5.0 against Shiner's 1.7. MyChinesePal also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Shiner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. MyChinesePal sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Shiner asks for nothing beyond the download.
MyChinesePal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shiner has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | MyChinesePal | Shiner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.7 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 18.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 224 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wanchun Zhang | Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
MyChinesePal
Shiner
In-app purchases
MyChinesePal
- HSK1$16.99
- HSK2$16.99
- HSK4$16.99
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- HSK3$16.99
- HSK5$22.99
- HSK6$28.99
- HSK Bundle$109.99
Shiner
No in-app purchases
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