Comparison

HeInput vs HeyChina

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

HeyChina

Master Chinese with a fun, step-by-step approach. Learn vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and practice speaking with practical exercises. The app offers personalized learning paths and rewards to keep you motivated.

Highlights
  • Methodical lesson route
  • Pronunciation and speaking practice
  • Develop 4 mastery skills
  • Personalized learning assessments
  • Vocabulary and grammar by topic
  • HSK exam preparation
Features
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Let's learn Chinese in a fun, simple way! From Zero to Communication Just starting to learn Chinese and don't know where to begin? No worries, HeyChina will guide you through every step. Learn vocabulary, improve pronunciation, easily remember Chinese characters, and practice speaking in no time, all in just a few minutes a day! HeyChina guides you step by step to master Chinese language and reinforces it with practical exercises, and of course, a prestigious award for those who study hard and excellently. 5 benefits when you learn Chinese with HeyChina: - A methodical lesson route: Chinese alphabet, Chinese characters... - Confident communication: practice pronunciation, practice speaking through practice exercises - Develop 4 mastery skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. - Personal capacity assessment: HeyChina continuously monitors and measures your learning process, thereby making assessments, recommendations as well as appropriate and personalized learning methods. - Promoting motivation every day: prize structure, appealing titles waiting for you And of course, when we have Chinese in our hands, many opportunities are open to us: cultural discovery, job promotion, study abroad in China... First, let's firmly grasp the Chinese alphabet with HeyChina, friends: - Full Chinese alphabet with patterns, tones... - Practice pronouncing every Chinese letter: quick assessment, timely correction right from the start - Theory/tips for new Chinese learners - Can choose to display pinyin or Kanji, Chinese characters HeyChina is packed with a variety of features to support learning vocabulary and grammar! - Learn Chinese vocabulary and grammar by topic: + Chinese vocabulary for daily communication + Chinese numerals + Chinese travel vocabulary + Chinese traffic vocabulary + Chinese garment vocabulary + Chinese vocabulary about colors + Chinese vocabulary about the weather - Interesting and diverse exercise system + Theoretical lessons + Chinese speaking lessons + Lessons to practice writing Chinese + Chinese conversation lesson Finish the set of basic Chinese lessons, and prepare for the HSK1-HSK3 exam now! - HSK exam preparation with answers - A network of quality test questions, continuously updated. Privacy policy: https://eupgroup.net/apps/heychina/privacy-policy.html Term of use: https://eupgroup.net/apps/heychina/terms-of-user.html READY TO SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS AND FEEDBACK We are looking forward to your feedback, it helps us improve the Chinese learning app - HeyChina better. Please send all your feedback to our email: heychina@eupgroup.net

Screenshots

HeInput4 screens
HeyChina4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HeInput at none against HeyChina's shown. HeInput also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). HeyChina's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (214 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases 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. HeInput sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and HeyChina sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 3 months. 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 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HeyChina has 214 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 81% of HeyChina'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, HeyChina every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HeInput versus HeyChina: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeInputHeyChina
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.8 (214 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews81.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2214 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — 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 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuilin OuyangLinh Nguyen

Customer experience

HeInput

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

HeyChina

All ratings212 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive81.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HeInput

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

HeyChina

Subscriptions15
  • Premium with AI$7.993 Months
  • Premium every 6 months2 variants$9.996 Months
  • Premium with AI$9.996 Months
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  • Premium with AI$14.991 Year
  • Premium with AI$19.991 Year
  • Premium with AI2 variants$22.991 Year
  • HeyChina premium 6 months -30%$24.996 Months
  • HeyChina premium yearly -30%$27.991 Year
  • HeyChina premium -50%$29.991 Year
  • Premium With AI$29.993 Months
  • HeyChina premium 6 months$30.996 Months
  • HeyChina premium yearly$39.991 Year
  • Premium with AI$39.991 Year
  • Premium With AI$44.496 Months
  • Premium With AI$49.991 Year
One-time5
  • HeyChina Premium Lifetime -30%$53.99
  • HeyChina Premium Lifetime -70%$56.99
  • HeyChina Premium Lifetime -60%$59.99
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  • HeyChina Premium Lifetime -50%$69.99
  • HeyChina Premium Lifetime$92.99

Questions

Is HeInput free?
HeInput is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HeyChina free?
HeyChina is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HeInput or HeyChina?
HeInput is rated higher. HeInput averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while HeyChina averages 4.8 from 214 ratings.
Do HeInput or HeyChina have ads?
HeyChina shows ads; HeInput does not.
Which is updated more often, HeInput or HeyChina?
HeInput ships an update every 2 months, and HeyChina every 5 days. Most recently, HeInput was updated on October 6, 2026 and HeyChina on October 24, 2026.

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