# HeInput vs Chinese ー Listening・Speaking

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | HeInput | Chinese ー Listening・Speaking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heinput-chinese-study-and-input/id417876708/reviews)** | [4.7 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-listeningspeaking/id1483188441/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **199** |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Guilin Ouyang](https://appshunter.io/developer/417876711) | [Ha Ho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474321556) |

## What reviewers say

### HeInput

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heinput-chinese-study-and-input/id417876708)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Word and Phrase Coding | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extended HeCharacter Table | $1.99 | one-time |
| Speed Typing | $1.99 | one-time |


### Chinese ー Listening・Speaking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-listeningspeaking/id1483188441)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Silver package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy PRO version | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Gold package | $12.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to platinum package | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Package | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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