# MyChinesePal vs GuardX

The clearest difference is rating: MyChinesePal at 5.0 against GuardX's 4.7. GuardX's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyChinesePal sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and GuardX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MyChinesePal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyChinesePal | GuardX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mychinesepal/id1561462847/reviews)** | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardx-adblock-and-secure-proxy/id6503130796/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 92.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 224 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 13.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Wanchun Zhang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527439315) | [INNOVX DİJİTAL HİZMETLER ANONİM ŞİRKETİ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748062294) |

## 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 |


### GuardX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardx-adblock-and-secure-proxy/id6503130796)

This app offers a one-tap solution for online privacy, encrypting your traffic and blocking ads, trackers, and malicious sites. It also includes a Family Mode to filter adult content, making browsing safer for everyone.

**Highlights:** One-tap IP hiding and traffic encryption, Blocks ads, trackers, and malicious sites, Family Mode for adult content filtering, Secure public Wi-Fi connections, Auto-connect on unsafe Wi-Fi, Unlimited bandwidth

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VPN Premium Membership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VPN Premium Membership | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Membership | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyChinesePal free?

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

### Is GuardX free?

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

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

MyChinesePal is rated higher. MyChinesePal averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GuardX averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do MyChinesePal or GuardX have ads?

Both MyChinesePal and GuardX show ads.

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