Hanzi Trainer vs Hanzi 1000
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hanzi Trainer
This app helps users memorize Chinese characters using mnemonic phrases based on etymology. It offers training for reading and writing, targeted repetition, and detailed statistics to track learning progress. It includes thousands of characters and radicals for comprehensive study.
- Mnemonic phrases for memorization
- Reading and writing training
- Targeted repetition system
- Detailed learning statistics
- 4000 Hanzi characters
- Radical training (Kangxi)
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The strength of the Hanzi Trainer are the mnemonic phrases for memorizing the character that are principally based on the etymological background. The components (radicals) are always used with the same consistent meaning. The phrases are constituted in the order that first the components are mentioned and at the end the meaning of that hanzi. The main functions are: - Training of reading and writing the Hanzi characters - Mnemonic phrases for each character - Targeted repetition for improved learning - Detailed statistic diagrams of your learning success - 4000 Hanzi - almost 700 radicals as recurring elements that can be selected for learning the differences and simularities - Training modes for radical training (Kangxi) Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Hanzi 1000
Master Mandarin Chinese vocabulary with this educational tool. It offers a focused approach to learning essential characters and words.
- Mandarin Chinese vocabulary study
- Focus on essential characters
- Beginner-friendly
- Intermediate learning support
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Great app to study mandarin chinese vocabulary
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hanzi 1000 at 4.7 against Hanzi Trainer's 3.0. Hanzi 1000 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Hanzi Trainer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.4). 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
Both are free to download. Hanzi Trainer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Hanzi 1000 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hanzi 1000 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
Hanzi Trainer ships an update every 2 months, Hanzi 1000 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hanzi Trainer | Hanzi 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ulrich Neymeyr | Joao Vianna |
Customer experience
Hanzi Trainer
Hanzi 1000
In-app purchases
Hanzi Trainer
- Premium$9.991 Year
Hanzi 1000
No in-app purchases
