Comparison

HapiEnglish vs Shiya

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

Head to head
About

HapiEnglish

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快乐英语让人们可以轻松访问翻译成英语的常用短语,并在他们的手表中访问。它还包括模拟乘法闪存卡以提高数学技能。 Happy English allows people to easily access commonly used phrases translated into English and view them on their watch. It also includes simulated multiplication flash cards to improve math skills.

About

Shiya

This app helps parents and children build daily routines and work towards shared rewards. It features a virtual piggy bank for earned points, customizable rewards, and a space to save family memories and stories.

Highlights
  • Habit tracking for daily routines
  • Point system with zodiac animal companions
  • Customizable reward system
  • Digital piggy bank for earned points
  • Memory saving for photos and voice notes
  • Family sharing and syncing
Features
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Brushed teeth. A little reading. Toys put away. Small steps deserve a happy little celebration. Shiya helps parents and children build everyday routines, save points, and work towards rewards they choose together. There is room for the little memories, too. A PIGGY BANK FULL OF PROGRESS Points earned through habits go into your child's own little bank. Choose from 12 zodiac animal companions that blink, smile, and react when the balance changes. Give each child a favourite buddy and see where their points came from and went. Parents can also record gift money in CNY and convert it to points at a family-set rate. The app records points; actual money stays with the parent. SMALL HABITS, ONE DAY AT A TIME Set up reading, brushing teeth, tidying toys, outdoor play, and other little routines. Choose their frequency and point value, then check them off together. Follow daily progress, revisit check-ins, and use reminders and timers for everyday plans. REWARDS YOU CHOOSE, PROMISES YOU KEEP A new picture book. A family picnic. An afternoon playing a board game. Add rewards and decide how many points they need. Your child can see a wish getting closer. Parents arrange and fulfil the rewards; points help keep track of the family agreement. KEEP A LITTLE MOMENT Save a few words, a photo, or a voice note. Moments and family stories live in one place, so you can keep a funny little quote now and turn it into a story when you feel like it. Listen to your family stories with playback speed, a queue, and a sleep timer. KEEP LISTENING AS YOU GO Move between tabs while a story plays. The mini player keeps pause, resume, and the full player close at hand. GROW TOGETHER Keep separate records for each child and share your family's routines, rewards, and moments with family members. Explore Habits first, then sign in when you want family syncing. Some story creation and listening features require Shiya membership or seeds. See the app for current access details and pricing. Privacy Policy: https://shiya.infyniclick.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Shiya4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HapiEnglish at none against Shiya's 2. HapiEnglish also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Shiya's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 24 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Shiya sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HapiEnglish asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HapiEnglish ships an update every 24 months, Shiya every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HapiEnglish versus Shiya: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHapiEnglishShiya
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick Cruz奕龙 江

In-app purchases

None

HapiEnglish

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Shiya

Subscriptions2
  • 拾芽会员(月度)$2.991 Month
  • 拾芽会员(年度)$9.991 Year

Questions

Is HapiEnglish free?
HapiEnglish is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shiya free?
Shiya is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HapiEnglish or Shiya have ads?
Neither HapiEnglish nor Shiya shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HapiEnglish or Shiya?
HapiEnglish ships an update every 24 months, and Shiya every 4 days. Most recently, HapiEnglish was updated on October 30, 2026 and Shiya on October 29, 2026.

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