# Chinese Track vs Learn Chinese

The clearest difference is rating: Learn Chinese at 4.5 against Chinese Track's 3.4. Learn Chinese also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chinese Track sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Learn Chinese sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Learn Chinese holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Chinese has 1.2K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Chinese Track's written reviews are positive against 82% of Learn Chinese's.

Chinese Track ships an update every 5 months, Learn Chinese every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chinese Track | Learn Chinese |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-track/id403132761/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-studycat/id547571511/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **82.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adarsh Menon](https://appshunter.io/developer/293741335) | [Studycat Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/428920242) |

## What reviewers say

### Chinese Track

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-track/id403132761)

Learn Chinese with bite-sized audio lessons and interactive exercises. Follow along with transcripts, practice writing characters with animated stroke order diagrams, and review vocabulary with flashcards. Start with free introductory lessons and unlock more content through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Audio lessons with transcripts, Animated character stroke order, Vocabulary flashcards and tests, Pinyin, simplified, and traditional Chinese support, Adjustable text and color settings, Automatic text-audio sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lessons 11-15 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lessons 16-20 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lessons 4-10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lessons 4-10 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lessons 11-15 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lessons 16-20 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lessons 21 to 30 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lessons 31 to 40 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lessons 41 to 50 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lessons 51 to 60 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lessons 21 to 30 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lessons 31 to 40 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lessons 41 to 50 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lessons 51 to 60 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lessons 61 to 80 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lessons 81 to 100 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lessons 101 to 120 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lessons 121 to 180 | $19.99 | one-time |


### Learn Chinese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-studycat/id547571511)

This app offers interactive games and activities designed to help children learn Mandarin Chinese. It focuses on virtual language immersion and everyday vocabulary, encouraging early speaking skills through engaging challenges. The content is safe, ad-free, and suitable for offline use.

**Highlights:** Interactive learning games, Virtual language immersion, Everyday vocabulary, Speaking challenges, Ad-free and safe for kids, Offline learning

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Learn Chinese | $14.99 | per month |
| Fun Chinese - Annually (A) | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Learn Chinese | $59.99 | per year |
| Animals Lesson | $2.99 | one-time |
| Numbers Lesson | $2.99 | one-time |
| Three Lesson Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Four Lesson Pack | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging learning games
- 🚀 Effective for learning vocabulary
- 💡 Interactive and gamified approach
- 👍 Great for kids and beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Pronunciation issues with Taiwanese accent
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Difficulty accessing content across devices
- 🔍 Lack of content variety and new updates

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and double charges
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay

**Requested features**

- More language options and accents
- Expanded vocabulary and content
- Ability to access content across devices
- Improved pronunciation and audio quality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chinese Track free?

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

### Is Learn Chinese free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chinese Track or Learn Chinese?

Learn Chinese is rated higher. Chinese Track averages 3.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Learn Chinese averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Chinese Track or Learn Chinese have ads?

Neither Chinese Track nor Learn Chinese shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chinese Track or Learn Chinese?

Chinese Track ships an update every 5 months, and Learn Chinese every 2 weeks. Most recently, Chinese Track was updated on October 23, 2026 and Learn Chinese on October 24, 2026.

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