Comparison

Cantonese Guru vs CantoCards

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

Head to head
About

Cantonese Guru

Master Cantonese with a structured approach to vocabulary, writing, tones, and pronunciation. This app offers intelligent review sessions and customizable study lists, acting as both a learning tool and a comprehensive reference.

Highlights
  • Vocabulary and character study
  • Stroke-by-stroke character writing
  • Tone and pronunciation training
  • Spaced repetition system (SRS) reviews
  • Listening and reading practice
  • Customizable study lists
  • Comprehensive Cantonese dictionary
Features
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Learning Cantonese Chinese takes time, structure, and consistency. Cantonese Guru is designed for learners who want to progress seriously and sustainably, from beginner to advanced levels. Whether you are studying Cantonese at university, preparing for language exams, or learning out of personal interest, the app helps you develop all essential skills at your own pace. Cantonese Guru works both as a learning app and as a daily Cantonese reference tool, helping you build real, lasting skills. It fully supports traditional and simplified Chinese characters, as well as Cantonese-specific forms. — A COMPLETE AND STRUCTURED APPROACH Cantonese Guru combines active learning, intelligent reviews, and high-quality reference tools to support long-term memorization. • Vocabulary and Cantonese character study • Stroke-by-stroke Chinese character writing • Tone and pronunciation training • Smart review sessions based on spaced repetition (SRS) • Listening and reading practice adapted to Cantonese — CUSTOM & DOWNLOADABLE STUDY LISTS Cantonese Guru lets you study efficiently with ready-made and personalized content. • Downloadable word lists inspired by common Cantonese textbooks and learning programs • Curated vocabulary sets by level and topic • Create your own custom lists directly from the dictionary • Focus your study on exactly what you need, at your own pace This flexible system allows you to work on specific themes, reinforce weak points, or build personalized study paths. — A SERIOUS LEARNING TOOL, NOT A GIMMICK APP Cantonese Guru includes: • A comprehensive Cantonese dictionary (140,000+ entries) • Search by Cantonese, Jyutping, Yale, or English • Radical- and key-based character search • Handwriting input for character lookup • Customizable word lists and detailed entry information • Reference tools dedicated to the Cantonese language The app is used as both a reference and learning tool by students, self-learners, and language enthusiasts who want to progress with method and clarity. — SUBSCRIPTIONS Full access to all features requires a subscription. • 1-week free trial (except lifetime plan) • Automatic renewal, cancel anytime Available plans: • 1 month • 6 months • 12 months • Lifetime (one-time purchase) — LEGAL INFORMATION Privacy Policy: https://www.xamisoft.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.xamisoft.com/cgu

About

CantoCards

Master Cantonese characters with this app that teaches meanings and readings using spaced repetition for long-term memory. Explore Cantonese culture and unlock new opportunities with this comprehensive learning tool.

Highlights
  • Learn English meanings of Cantonese characters
  • Learn Cantonese readings (Jyutping/Yale)
  • Spaced repetition algorithm for memorization
  • Audio pronunciation of characters
  • 800 characters across 40 levels
  • Game Center achievements and leaderboards
Features
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CantoCards is a Cantonese learning app that teaches you Chinese character meanings with their Cantonese readings. CantoCards uses spaced repetition to help you solidify this new knowledge in your long term memory. Cantonese is the primary spoken language of the Pearl River Delta area of Southeastern China and is an official language in the Hong Kong & Macau SARs. It is also widely spoken in overseas Chinese communities throughout the world with large communities in Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam. Cantonese has a rich heritage and learning the language will unlock a trove of culture ranging from classic films from Hong Kong cinema to the musical world of Cantopop to the beauty of Cantonese opera. CantoCards can be your first step into this exciting world. Features - Learn the English meanings of Chinese characters used in Cantonese - Learn the Cantonese readings of Chinese characters using Jyutping or Yale romanization - Optimized studying using a spaced repetition algorithm to help you memorize characters for the long term - Hear the characters spoken as you learn them (requires Cantonese voices to be installed on your device) - 800 characters to study within 40 levels (with much more to come in the future!) - Use Game Center achievements & leaderboards to compete with the world - The first two levels are free to study, unlock the rest with a subscription to CantoCards Privacy Policy: https://www.elevenfiftyfour.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cantonese Guru4 screens
CantoCards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cantonese Guru at 3 against CantoCards's 1. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Cantonese Guru sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and CantoCards sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cantonese Guru ships an update every 2 weeks, CantoCards fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Cantonese Guru versus CantoCards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCantonese GuruCantoCards
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size464 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamuel REAUDJason Thompson

Customer experience

Cantonese Guru

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CantoCards

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Cantonese Guru

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Six Months7 Days trial$17.996 Months
  • Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime subscription$42.99
  • Lifetime subscription$79.99
2 purchases

CantoCards

Subscriptions2
  • CantoCards (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • CantoCards (Annual)$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Cantonese Guru free?
Cantonese Guru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CantoCards free?
CantoCards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cantonese Guru or CantoCards?
Cantonese Guru and CantoCards are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Cantonese Guru or CantoCards have ads?
Neither Cantonese Guru nor CantoCards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cantonese Guru or CantoCards?
Cantonese Guru ships an update every 2 weeks, and CantoCards fortnightly. Most recently, Cantonese Guru was updated on September 23, 2026 and CantoCards on June 1, 2026.

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