Comparison

Pinyin Chart vs AR Odon 2

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

Head to head
About

Pinyin Chart

This app helps you learn Mandarin pronunciation and vocabulary. It features an interactive sound chart with native speaker audio, pronunciation lessons, and a vocabulary list to build your Chinese language foundation.

Highlights
  • Interactive pinyin sound chart
  • Native speaker audio for pronunciation
  • Pronunciation lessons
  • Mandarin vocabulary list
  • Self-paced learning
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

AR Odon 2

This educational app uses augmented reality to display 3D models of human teeth in your environment. It provides an immersive and engaging way to learn dental anatomy. Developed by the UOP Software Team, it's designed for accessible study.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality projection
  • 3D dental models
  • Immersive learning experience
  • Interactive dental anatomy study
  • Accessible educational tool
Features
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Introducing an innovative educational app, meticulously crafted by the UOP Software Team. This application harnesses Augmented Reality to bring human teeth to life, allowing users to seamlessly project 3D dental models into their real-world environment. It offers an immersive learning experience, making the study of dental anatomy engaging and accessible. The construction and upkeep of this application are overseen by the University of the Pacific Cube Software Team, with the following key roles: Project Visionary and Honorary Client: Gordon Lai Project Manager: Yusuf Ivanov Software Developers: Veasna Ling, MingHao (Howard) Lee, Simran Shah

Screenshots

Pinyin Chart4 screens
AR Odon 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AR Odon 2 at 5.0 against Pinyin Chart's 3.0. AR Odon 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Pinyin Chart's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pinyin Chart sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. AR Odon 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AR Odon 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pinyin Chart versus AR Odon 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinyin ChartAR Odon 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB229 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnDemandWorld (HK)University of Pacific

Customer experience

Pinyin Chart

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

AR Odon 2

All ratings1 ratings
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

AR Odon 2

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

AR Odon 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pinyin Chart free?
Pinyin Chart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AR Odon 2 free?
AR Odon 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pinyin Chart or AR Odon 2?
AR Odon 2 is rated higher. Pinyin Chart averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while AR Odon 2 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pinyin Chart or AR Odon 2 have ads?
Neither Pinyin Chart nor AR Odon 2 shows ads.

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