Comparison

Pinyin Chart vs SReading

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

Head to head
About

Pinyin Chart

Master Chinese pronunciation with this comprehensive guide to Pinyin sounds and tones. Features native speaker audio, detailed explanations, and exercises designed to help learners achieve an authentic accent. Focuses exclusively on pronunciation for all proficiency levels.

Highlights
  • All possible Pinyin sound combinations
  • Native speaker audio for tones
  • Comprehensive pronunciation guide
  • Exercises for authentic accent
  • Multiple learning themes
  • Pronunciation-focused content
Features
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Start with the sounds. Build your Chinese. Explore Mandarin pronunciation and vocabulary in one thoughtfully designed app. Pinyin Chart brings together an interactive sound chart, a full set of pronunciation lessons, and a vocabulary list to help you build your foundation in Chinese. Whether you're learning your first sounds or returning to strengthen the basics, start where you need the most help. HEAR THE SOUNDS OF MANDARIN Explore pinyin, the system that uses letters to represent Mandarin pronunciation. Listen to native-speaker audio, compare sounds and tones, and return to the chart whenever you need a reference. UNDERSTAND HOW TO PRONOUNCE THEM Go beyond listening with pronunciation lessons that explain how Mandarin sounds work. Work through the guidance at your own pace and revisit the sounds you find challenging. BUILD YOUR VOCABULARY Take the next step with the vocabulary list. Start learning Chinese words alongside your pronunciation study, with both resources together in the same app. USE IT YOUR WAY • Start with the chart when a sound is unfamiliar. • Explore the lessons when you want an explanation. • Turn to vocabulary when you're ready to learn more words. • Revisit the fundamentals alongside a class, textbook, or self-study routine. FROM A PINYIN CHART TO SOMETHING MORE We began with a focused goal: make the sounds of Mandarin easier to explore. Now we're bringing pronunciation and vocabulary together, building on that foundation to help you take your next steps in Chinese. New here? Start with a sound. Know the chart already? Discover what's beyond it. Your next step in Chinese starts here. ⊛⊛⊛⊛⊛ Our Production Team App Development: Jack Wang Graphic Design: Linda Lin Product Lead: Connie Cong Legal & IP: Alicia Wang Producer: Edward Tsang ⊛⊛⊛⊛⊛ Check out http://www.pinyinchart.com/ for more info. Please understand that this is an ongoing development. If you have found any issues or bugs, please let us know by email, support@ondemandworld.com. We will solve them with free updates. Follow us on Twitter. http://twitter.com/ondemandworld ‼ Like us on Facebook. http://facebook.com/ondemandworld ⁇ About us on LinkedIn. http://www.linkedin.com/company/ondemandworld _____ Need a white label app for your business? Or want to talk with us about licensing and advertising opportunities? You should visit http://www.linkedin.com/company/ondemandworld

About

SReading

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for learning Chinese. It features smart reading with pinyin and audio, personalized word recognition, and customizable flashcards. Users can also engage with diverse exercises covering various aspects of Chinese language and culture.

Highlights
  • Smart Reading with pinyin and audio
  • Personalized character recognition
  • Customizable flashcards and copybooks
  • Synchronized exercises on diverse topics
  • Traditional/Simplified Chinese conversion
Features
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SReading offers the most comprehensive Chinese learning tools: * Smart Reading: Traditional/Simplified conversion, pinyin hints, audio listen and more. * Word Express: Personalized character recognition for馬立平, 部編, 暨南, 同樂中文 etc. * Flashcards & Copybook: Customizable and downloadable PDFs. * Synchronized Exercises: Diverse questions on characters, phrases, idioms, culture, geography, history, holidays, health, recitation, writing, poetry, texts, grammar, and more.

Screenshots

Pinyin Chart4 screens
SReading4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SReading at 4.6 against Pinyin Chart's 3.0. SReading also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On price, ratings volume, 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. Pinyin Chart sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SReading asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SReading holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Pinyin Chart's written reviews are positive against 100% of SReading's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pinyin Chart ships an update every 3 months, SReading every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pinyin Chart versus SReading: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinyin ChartSReading
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)4.6 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings410 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnDemandWorld (HK)TongLe Chinese School

Customer experience

Pinyin Chart

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive82.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative12.2%

SReading

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Pinyin Chart

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Audio does not work on iPhone (works on iPad)
  • App crashes frequently on iOS 4.2
  • Nag screen freezes application making it unusable
  • Restore purchase button not accessible/scrollable
  • Some sounds don't work (e.g., 'ue' sound)
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  • Ads appear at random intervals disrupting usage
  • Remove ads button hidden behind tiny button
  • In-app purchase mismatch between App Store and app

Requested features

9 requests
  • Male voice option in addition to female voice
  • Instructions on how to properly form sounds
  • Search functionality to find specific pinyin
  • Ability to highlight and listen to entire rows/columns
  • English meanings for words (e.g., ma = mom, horse, yell)
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  • Pronunciation guide for complete words and sentences
  • Modern, improved visual design
  • Settings page for app preferences
  • Proper restore purchase functionality

SReading

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Pinyin Chart

One-time10
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Dragons Theme$0.99
  • Dragon Boat Festival Theme$0.99
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  • Halloween Theme$0.99
  • Mid-Autumn Theme$0.99
  • Panda Theme$0.99
  • Winter Solstic Theme$0.99
  • All Lessons$4.99
  • All Themes$4.99
  • VIP$9.99
None

SReading

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pinyin Chart free?
Pinyin Chart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SReading free?
SReading is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pinyin Chart or SReading?
SReading is rated higher. Pinyin Chart averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SReading averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.
Do Pinyin Chart or SReading have ads?
Neither Pinyin Chart nor SReading shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pinyin Chart or SReading?
Pinyin Chart ships an update every 3 months, and SReading every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pinyin Chart was updated on October 23, 2026 and SReading on October 9, 2026.

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