# Language Player 2 vs Hanly

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hanly at 99% against Language Player 2's 56%. Hanly also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Language Player 2's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Language Player 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hanly sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hanly holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hanly has 357 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Language Player 2's written reviews are positive against 99% of Hanly's.

Language Player 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, Hanly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Language Player 2 | Hanly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/language-player-2/id1623985525/reviews) | **[4.9 (357 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanly/id6741442324/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **357** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **99.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 135 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jiang Long](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623985527) | [Artur Gorokh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794204266) |

## What reviewers say

### Language Player 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/language-player-2/id1623985525)

Learn over 200 languages with a vast library of over 600,000 videos. Tap on words within videos to instantly look up meanings and expand your vocabulary through engaging clips. Ideal for beginners and intermediate learners seeking an interactive and effective language acquisition method.

**Highlights:** Extensive video library (600,000+), Supports over 200 languages, Tap-to-translate word lookup, Vocabulary building through video clips, Interactive learning experience, Suitable for novice and intermediate learners

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro Account | $169.00 | one-time |


### Hanly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanly/id6741442324)

Learn thousands of Chinese characters efficiently by understanding their structure and origin. This app uses visual breakdowns, engaging stories, and interactive elements to build an intuitive grasp of characters and aid memorization. It focuses on frequently used vocabulary and offers a structured learning progression.

**Highlights:** Character etymology and mnemonics, Interactive component exploration, Structured learning progression, Spaced repetition system, Extensive character dictionary, Stroke order animations

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hanly Premium | $5.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and efficient way to learn characters
- 🚀 Effective learning method that builds on prior knowledge
- 💡 Helpful mnemonics and stories to aid memorization
- 👍 Customizable learning pace and progress tracking
- 🚀 Comprehensive coverage of characters and components

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some AI-generated illustrations could be improved
- 💡 Addition of writing practice and example sentences would be helpful

**Reported bugs**

- No known major bugs reported

**Requested features**

- Addition of writing practice for characters
- Inclusion of example sentences for each character
- Expansion of content to cover more advanced vocabulary


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Language Player 2 free?

Language Player 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hanly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Language Player 2 or Hanly?

Hanly is rated higher. Language Player 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Hanly averages 4.9 from 357 ratings.

### Do Language Player 2 or Hanly have ads?

Neither Language Player 2 nor Hanly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Language Player 2 or Hanly?

Language Player 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, and Hanly every 2 weeks. Most recently, Language Player 2 was updated on October 17, 2026 and Hanly on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*