Comparison

HeInput vs Chinese ー Listening・Speaking

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

Head to head
About

HeInput

Learn and type Chinese characters and words with this app. It offers a step-by-step approach with practice modes for writing, typing, and phrases. Suitable for all learners of Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

Highlights
  • Learn Chinese characters and words
  • System input method integration
  • Step-by-step self-training
  • Phrase coding and article practice
  • Supports Simplified and Traditional Chinese
  • Code prompt and Pinyin search
Features
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HeInput (Chinese Study and Input) (汉字字形学习与输入) HeChinese Series: 1. HeCharacter (On AppStore); 2. HeInput (This Application); 3. HeBook1 (On AppStore);  4. HeBook2 (On AppStore); 5. HeBook3 (Soon).  This is the best way to learn and type (Input) Chinese characters and words. After installation, take steps of Settings-->General-->Keyboard-->Add New Keyboard...-->Select THIRD-PARTY KEYBOARDS: iHeInput, this will set HeInput as iOS 8 system input method. Then you can use HeInput system input method to do study and practice of this application. This application provide a easy and fast way to learn Chinese writing and typing. If you feel difficult to start with, you may need try HeCharacter (on AppStore) first. More study material and software are available on www.HeZi.net. HeInput uses step-by-step easy going approach for self-training, it provides thoughtful instructions, explanation, prompts, and card and text practice modes. Phrase coding practice and article type practice are the last part of the self-training procedure. HeInput as a study method can help to learn Chinese words quickly and effectively. Intended teenagers can master HeInput in 3 hours, and then can analysis, decompose and type all Chinese words. HeInput application is suitable for all Chinese learners and users. HeInput application is adapted to both Simplified and Traditional Chinese, HeInput is widely used for study and typing Chinese. HeInput input method can type 21,003 words(only 3,500 words are daily used), 180,000 Phrases, has rich features such as code prompt, PinYin prompt, search words and code by PinYin, linked typing, adding personal phrases, etc. HeInput also using 26 numbers(formed with 1-6 six digitals) to encode 26 English characters, HeInput application provide training and function for English typing.

About

Chinese ー Listening・Speaking

Practice speaking Chinese with daily dialogues and interactive lessons. Improve pronunciation, listening skills, and vocabulary through imitation and engaging exercises. Suitable for beginners to advanced learners.

Highlights
  • 750+ daily dialogues
  • Native speaker audio
  • Adjustable transcript/translation
  • Sentence highlighting
  • Playlist mode
  • Sentence completion game
  • Learn through news and stories
Features
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LET’S START LEARNING TO SPEAK CHINESE LIKE A NATIVE SPEAKER! "Learn Chinese - Listening And Speaking" is one of PORO’s ongoing apps for self-learners who want to speak Chinese easily and effectively. With 750 daily dialogs, a list of lessons with various topics from greeting, introduction, shopping, business conversation, family talks, etc…. It's suitable for all Chinese learners from beginner to intermediate and advanced learners to practice speaking Chinese. While listening to the conversation of the native speaker, try to imitate full sentences with the same intonation, pronunciation like the native speaker. By PORO's app, you can not only learn the speaking style, pronunciation, the way to break and intonation of native speakers and improve listening skill but also learn groups of vocabularies and useful phrases to communicate in daily talking. »»»»»»»»» Main features of PORO's App: »»» Common conversations. - More than 750 lessons about Chinese common conversation in daily life with audio files of native speakers. - Various topics from greeting, introduction, small talk to business conversations… - Consist of the audio script for learner to follow. »»» Show/ Hide transcript, translation. - Understand and remember the native speaker's reading way by customizing the show/ hide transcript mode. - Understand the meaning of new vocabulary and the meaning of the full sentence in each situation by customizing the translation mode »»» Sentences are highlighted following the audio. - The mode that sentences are highlighted following the audio will help you to follow the conversation directly. - You can click on the sentence to listen/ practice that phrase again »»» Playlist mode. Enjoy practicing Chinese while driving or traveling…, you just need to turn on the app and click on playlist mode. »»» Practice game. By playing completing sentences game, you would know if you have already remembered the full sentence and its structure or not. »»» Learn Chinese through news. Not only can you improve your listening skill and vocabulary but also can enrich your knowledge and update world news. »»» Learn Chinese through stories. Learning Chinese becomes more interesting because PORO has added a new function called Learning Chinese through stories. You can enlarge your vocabulary, and learn how to express yourself in particular situations! »»»»»»»»»»»» The App “Learn Chinese - Listening And Speaking" is suitable for: »»» False-beginners and who want to improve Chinese communication. »»» Those who self-study Chinese at home. »»» Learners who want to practice for HSK and other Chinese tests. »»» Those who love communicating in Chinese and practicing Chinese by shadowing method. »»» Those who like to challenge your level. “Learn Chinese - Listening And Speaking” App is still in the developing process, so we hope to receive your contributed comment to make it better. We are a team that loves the Chinese language and always try to share our love with the community, so if you like this app then please take a moment to rate 5 stars for it! You can also contact us by commenting or clicking the feedback button on the options screen. »»»»»»»»»»»» Please kindly contact: - Email: support@porostudio.com - Terms of Service : https://www.app-privacy-policy.com/live.php?token=5B78NIHgEg3DTIsrv0m3LaFBTiIQzgR2 - Privacy Policy : https://www.app-privacy-policy.com/live.php?token=bVUDof1kMxUualgdGTMlQqytFHgGWm7c Thank you very much and good luck to you!

Screenshots

HeInput4 screens
Chinese ー Listening・Speaking4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HeInput at none against Chinese ー Listening・Speaking's shown. HeInput also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Chinese ー Listening・Speaking's advantage is ratings volume (199 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. HeInput sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Chinese ー Listening・Speaking sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HeInput holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chinese ー Listening・Speaking has 199 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of HeInput's written reviews are positive against 82% of Chinese ー Listening・Speaking's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HeInput ships an update every 2 months, Chinese ー Listening・Speaking monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HeInput versus Chinese ー Listening・Speaking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeInputChinese ー Listening・Speaking
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.7 (199 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2199 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB123 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGuilin OuyangHa Ho

Customer experience

HeInput

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

Chinese ー Listening・Speaking

All ratings197 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HeInput

One-time3
  • Word and Phrase Coding$1.99
  • Extended HeCharacter Table$1.99
  • Speed Typing$1.99
7 purchases

Chinese ー Listening・Speaking

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly2 variants$7.991 Month
  • Annual2 variants$59.991 Year
One-time5
  • Upgrade to Silver package$4.99
  • Buy PRO version$9.99
  • Upgrade to Gold package$12.99
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  • Upgrade to platinum package$24.99
  • Lifetime Package$79.99

Questions

Is HeInput free?
HeInput is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chinese ー Listening・Speaking free?
Chinese ー Listening・Speaking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HeInput or Chinese ー Listening・Speaking?
HeInput is rated higher. HeInput averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Chinese ー Listening・Speaking averages 4.7 from 199 ratings.
Do HeInput or Chinese ー Listening・Speaking have ads?
Chinese ー Listening・Speaking shows ads; HeInput does not.
Which is updated more often, HeInput or Chinese ー Listening・Speaking?
HeInput ships an update every 2 months, and Chinese ー Listening・Speaking monthly. Most recently, HeInput was updated on October 6, 2026 and Chinese ー Listening・Speaking on October 24, 2026.

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