# 7 words vs CC Chinese

The clearest difference is monetization model: CC Chinese at freemium against 7 words's subscription. CC Chinese also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 7 words sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and CC Chinese sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 7 words against 5.0 for CC Chinese. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

7 words ships an update every 3 weeks, CC Chinese every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 7 words | CC Chinese |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7-words/id1591739040/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cc-chinese/id1611750595/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 8 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Agilizer Inc Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216886639) | [CC Chinese Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611750597) |

## What reviewers say

### 7 words

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7-words/id1591739040)

Master new vocabulary in just 15 minutes daily with engaging exercises. Learn to write, pronounce, and comprehend foreign words effectively. Read books in other languages from the start with integrated translation and study tools.

**Highlights:** Daily 15-minute vocabulary workouts, Learn writing and pronunciation, Read foreign language books, Integrated translation tool, Personalized study program, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week of training | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Month of training | $3.99 | per month |
| Week of training | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.49 | per month |
| A month of training | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Year of training | $30.99 | per year |
| Annual | $35.99 | per year |
| A year of study | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |


### CC Chinese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cc-chinese/id1611750595)

Master Chinese with animations, video lessons, comics, and interactive games. Practice pronunciation with speech recognition and learn grammar and culture through engaging content. Ideal for beginners looking for a fun and effective way to learn.

**Highlights:** Animated character memorization, Video grammar and culture lessons, Interactive learning games, Handwriting input for characters, Speech recognition for pronunciation practice, Podcasts and stories for listening comprehension

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ежемесячная подписка | $29.99 | per month |
| Подписка на год | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 7 words free?

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

### Is CC Chinese free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 7 words or CC Chinese?

7 words and CC Chinese are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do 7 words or CC Chinese have ads?

Neither 7 words nor CC Chinese shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 7 words or CC Chinese?

7 words ships an update every 3 weeks, and CC Chinese every 4 weeks. Most recently, 7 words was updated on November 3, 2026 and CC Chinese on November 3, 2026.

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