# CharacterMatrix vs Chinese 5000

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chinese 5000 at none against CharacterMatrix's 1. Chinese 5000 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). CharacterMatrix's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CharacterMatrix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chinese 5000 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CharacterMatrix against 5.0 for Chinese 5000. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CharacterMatrix has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | CharacterMatrix | Chinese 5000 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charactermatrix-learn-chinese/id1644194033/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-5000/id6476245019/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 119 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CopyBucket, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458817077) | [Supplier Relations US, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/335371426) |

## What reviewers say

### CharacterMatrix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charactermatrix-learn-chinese/id1644194033)

Master the 1000 most common Chinese characters with this comprehensive learning tool. It provides example sentences, pronunciation, translations, and character summaries to aid fluency. Explore traditional and simplified characters with customizable display options and audio playback.

**Highlights:** 1000 most common characters, Example sentences with translations, Pinyin pronunciation, Traditional and simplified characters, Audio playback, Customizable themes (dark/light), Search functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All 1000 Characters | $9.99 | one-time |


### Chinese 5000

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-5000/id6476245019)

Learn Chinese characters and words through interactive cards and games. Practice calligraphy and pronunciation with over 5,400 characters and 380,000 words. Supports printing to select Brother label printers.

**Highlights:** 5,400 Chinese characters across 52 cards, Progressive learning arrangement, Form over 380,000 Chinese words, Chinese calligraphy practice, Puzzles and mystery games, Pronunciation practice, Print to select Brother label printers

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CharacterMatrix free?

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

### Is Chinese 5000 free?

Chinese 5000 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CharacterMatrix or Chinese 5000?

CharacterMatrix and Chinese 5000 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do CharacterMatrix or Chinese 5000 have ads?

Neither CharacterMatrix nor Chinese 5000 shows ads.

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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.*