# MyChinesePal vs Shiner

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyChinesePal | Shiner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mychinesepal/id1561462847/reviews)** | [1.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiner/id6502581679/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | — | 18.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 224 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wanchun Zhang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527439315) | [Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135731820) |

## What reviewers say

### MyChinesePal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mychinesepal/id1561462847)

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.

**Highlights:** HSK 1-6 vocabulary lists, Chinese-English translation, Stroke order demonstration, Handwriting self-exam, Mark words for review, Simplified/Traditional Chinese toggle

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HSK1 | $16.99 | one-time |
| HSK2 | $16.99 | one-time |
| HSK4 | $16.99 | one-time |
| HSK3 | $16.99 | one-time |
| HSK5 | $22.99 | one-time |
| HSK6 | $28.99 | one-time |
| HSK Bundle | $109.99 | one-time |


### Shiner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiner/id6502581679)

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.

**Highlights:** Quick inverter setup, Easy activation and debugging, Efficient configuration, Real-time device monitoring, Operational status updates, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyChinesePal free?

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

### Is Shiner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyChinesePal or Shiner?

MyChinesePal is rated higher. MyChinesePal averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Shiner averages 1.7 from 21 ratings.

### Do MyChinesePal or Shiner have ads?

MyChinesePal shows ads; Shiner does not.

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