Mandarin vs lily'schinese
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mandarin
This app serves as a bilingual dictionary for Chinese language learners. It allows users to search for words in both English and Chinese, supporting pinyin input and both traditional and simplified characters. The dictionary is powered by the free CEDICT database.
- English to Chinese dictionary
- Chinese to English dictionary
- Pinyin input support
- Traditional and simplified character support
- Built-in database of thousands of words
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'Mandarin' is a simple dictionary for Chinese language students. The built-in database of several thousand words can be searched for in both directions, from English to Chinese and from Chinese to English. Chinese words can be entered in pinyin notation or using the Chinese keyboard layout. Both traditional and simplified characters are supported. The Chinese dictionary lookup uses the free CEDICT dictionary from http://cc-cedict.org/.
lily'schinese
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May the quest be with you! Learning language is truly a quest. Chinese isn't just a language—it's a bridge to new opportunities, friendships, and experiences. Whether you want to travel, connect with people, advance your career, or simply challenge yourself, Lily'sChinese helps you get there. Our unique features make mastering Mandarin easier and more enjoyable. Audio Texts – Listen like a native! Enjoy high-quality recordings by real speakers, paired with delicately written texts. Adjust the speed to match your listening level and train your ear effectively. Repeat a sentence, an audio clip, or an entire album to reinforce listening comprehension. Pinyin Transcription – Support when you need it! Enable or hide pinyin to challenge yourself and improve character recognition at your own pace. Word Bank – From words to yours! Memorize vocabulary from each text using a smart memory-curve system. Once mastered, words become part of your personal word bank, reinforcing long-term retention. Strengthening Drills – Master what you learn! Practice key words and grammar from each text with targeted exercises, complete with explanations and reviews from online teachers. 1-on-1 Online Lessons – Learn with a real teacher! Get personalized guidance and real-time feedback in private lessons, accessible directly from the main page for instant learning. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://lilychinese.quest/service?title=Privacy%20Agreement https://lilychinese.quest/service?title=Terms+of+Service&platform=apple
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mandarin at none against lily'schinese's 6. Mandarin also leads on iOS requirement (6.1 vs 12.0). 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. lily'schinese sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Mandarin asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Mandarin | lily'schinese |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.1 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | softhub | 雨萍 李 |
In-app purchases
Mandarin
No in-app purchases
lily'schinese
- lilychinesemonthly$14.991 Month
- lilychinesequarterly$39.993 Months
- lilychineseannual$99.991 Year
- recharge$19.99
- recharge$94.99
- recharge$189.99
Questions
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