# Learn Chinese vs Spell it out

The clearest difference is rating: Spell it out at 3.5 against Learn Chinese's 3.3. Spell it out also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Chinese sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Spell it out sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spell it out holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 13 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 59% and 59% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Chinese | Spell it out |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-flash-cards/id421829637/reviews) | **[3.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-it-out/id433857716/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | **59.2% of reviews** | 59.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [eFlashApps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/378668745) | [KID BABY TODDLER LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/477267603) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn Chinese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-flash-cards/id421829637)

This app makes learning Mandarin vocabulary fun for young children with over 500 words, pictures, and sounds. It features interactive modes and professional voiceovers to aid memory and engagement.

**Highlights:** Over 500 words, pictures, and sounds, 10 learning categories, Video flashcards, Professional native Mandarin voiceovers, Question mode for interaction, Large text and buttons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mandarin Baby Flash Cards Ad-Free | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning Mandarin
- 👍 Clear pronunciation
- 👍 Fun for kids
- 👍 Good for beginners
- 👍 Lots of categories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect characters
- 🐛 Audio/picture mismatch
- 🐛 App freezes/locks up
- 🐛 Ads are intrusive/scammy
- 🐛 Small characters

**Reported bugs**

- App locks up on intro screen
- Categories won't open after purchase
- Some Chinese characters are wrong (e.g., number five)
- Audio doesn't match pictures (peanuts/pancakes, peanuts/pear)
- New update makes app unusable

**Requested features**

- Add Pinyin option
- Larger characters
- Option to hide English text
- Traditional Chinese characters
- More vocabulary categories


### Spell it out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-it-out/id433857716)

This educational app helps children learn to spell the names of over 50 animals. It features interactive games with animal sounds, images, and scenes, along with adaptive challenges for different skill levels.

**Highlights:** Learn 50+ animal names, Authentic animal sounds, Illustrated animal images, Interactive letter dragging, Classic and timed modes, Adaptive difficulty system

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of all animals | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👶 Effective learning tool for spelling and letter recognition
- 🎨 Great graphics and visual design with animal themes
- 🎮 Engaging and fun for young children (toddlers to preschoolers)
- 🎵 Enjoyable sound effects and music rewards
- 📚 Helps children learn and retain spelling words

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app exits after purchase
- 💸 Aggressive monetization - limited free version (only 3 words)
- 🎮 Difficult letter placement mechanics cause frustration
- 🔄 Letters move when accidentally touched, disrupting placement
- 🔊 Sound issues and non-phonetic letter pronunciation

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening after purchase
- App exits to home screen when touching buttons
- Sound not working despite reinstallation
- Full version asks to purchase again after 3rd word
- Game resets to beginning when app is closed or interrupted

**Requested features**

- Allow progress saving and resuming from where user left off
- Implement phonetic letter pronunciation for better learning
- Use lowercase letters to match school writing standards
- Restrict to one letter placement at a time to prevent cheating
- Add more words to free version before paywall


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Chinese free?

Learn Chinese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spell it out free?

Spell it out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Learn Chinese or Spell it out?

Spell it out is rated higher. Learn Chinese averages 3.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Spell it out averages 3.5 from 13 ratings.

### Do Learn Chinese or Spell it out have ads?

Neither Learn Chinese nor Spell it out shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Learn Chinese or Spell it out?

Learn Chinese ships an update every 6 months, and Spell it out every 6 months. Most recently, Learn Chinese was updated on November 1, 2026 and Spell it out on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*