Comparison

Teochew vs PocketZi

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

Head to head
About

Teochew

Learn the Teochew dialect with stroke-by-stroke breakdowns and real human voice pronunciation. Explore words, save favorites, and discover Teochew arts and culture. This offline app provides English meanings for everyday words.

Highlights
  • Stroke-by-stroke character breakdown
  • Spin the wheel exploration
  • Save favorite words
  • Real human voice pronunciation
  • English meanings
  • Teochew arts and culture illustrations
  • Offline independent use
Features
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LET'S LEARN THE TEOCHEW DIALECT ! THIS APP BREAKS THEM DOWN STROKE BY STROKE ! • SPIN THE WHEEL TO EXPLORE It's so easy and natural. • ADD TO FAVORITES Save the word you like for the future use. • REAL HUMAN VOICE Very clear. • ENGLISH MEANINGS All of the words have their meanings in English. • TEOCHEW ARTS & CULTURE Cuisine and culture illustrations. • OFF-LINE INDEPENDENT Once downloaded, you don't need internet to use the app. All audios and pictures are integrated within. You can select the word in alphabetical order (English meanings) by clicking “select” in the menu bar. Basic everyday Teochew words! There are no retroflex consonants in the Teochew language, like sh, tch. The southern Chinese dialects (Cantonese, Hokkien, Wu, Hakka) all don’t have these consonants. But they have a very plentiful and complex vowel system. Over 30 million people speak Teochew dialect. It is primarily spoken at home or between close friends. They speak the Common Chinese (Mandarin) when at school or doing business. This app gives you a taste of the Teochew dialect!

About

PocketZi

Features
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A flexible, offline-first flashcard app designed to fit your learning style, pace, and goals. Whether you're learning characters or building vocabulary, this app is designed to support your Chinese journey — anytime, anywhere. Key Features: Study Characters, Words & Sentences ~ Practice stroke order, reading, audio, and definitions — all in one place. Stroke Practice Built In ~ Learn how to write each character with interactive stroke-by-stroke tracing. Smart SRS ~ A built-in spaced repetition system helps you remember what matters most. Fully Offline ~ No internet? No problem. Translate words, break down sentences, and review cards — even on airplane mode. Flexible Imports ~ Add cards manually, paste vocab lists, or import files from Pleco, Skritter, Anki, and more. Decks & Collections ~ Organize your cards the way that works best for you — by textbook, theme, or skill level. Track Your Progress ~ See how far you’ve come with detailed stats and review history. Dark Mode, Reminders & More ~ Customize the app to match your learning style and schedule. From your first character to HSK 6, this app supports your journey to mastering Chinese characters and vocabulary. ------- Pricing & Subscription: PocketZi is free to download, and subscribing is optional. Support the app with one of 4 monthly plans! Payment is charged to your App Store account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://pocketzi.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://pocketzi.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Teochew4 screens
PocketZi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PocketZi at Free against Teochew's $1.99. PocketZi also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 24 months). Teochew's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On 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

PocketZi is free to download; Teochew costs $1.99 up front. PocketZi sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Teochew asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Teochew ships an update every 24 months, PocketZi every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Teochew versus PocketZi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeochewPocketZi
Price$1.99Free — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer俊 姜Adriana Padilla

In-app purchases

None

Teochew

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

PocketZi

Subscriptions7
  • Helper$3.991 Month
  • Supporter$6.991 Month
  • PocketZi Pro Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Champion$12.991 Month
  • Patron$24.991 Month
  • PocketZi Pro 6-Months7 Days trial$39.996 Months
  • PocketZi Pro Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Teochew free?
Teochew costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PocketZi free?
PocketZi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Teochew or PocketZi have ads?
Neither Teochew nor PocketZi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Teochew or PocketZi?
Teochew ships an update every 24 months, and PocketZi every 2 months. Most recently, Teochew was updated on October 18, 2026 and PocketZi on October 28, 2026.

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