# PRAXIS vs Chinese Stories

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PRAXIS at 78% against Chinese Stories's 0%. PRAXIS also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (125 vs 12). Chinese Stories's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PRAXIS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Chinese Stories asks for nothing beyond the download.

PRAXIS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PRAXIS has 125 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of PRAXIS's written reviews are positive against 0% of Chinese Stories's.

PRAXIS ships an update every 7 months, Chinese Stories every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PRAXIS | Chinese Stories |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/praxis/id428247781/reviews)** | [1.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-stories-beginner/id964384700/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YourTeacher.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/340925628) | [Chinese Stories Publishing Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/455650579) |

## What reviewers say

### PRAXIS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/praxis/id428247781)

Prepare for PRAXIS Math tests with comprehensive study guides and practice exams. Offers a free trial period to explore content before committing to a subscription.

**Highlights:** Study guides, Practice tests, Free trial, Cancel anytime, Mobile access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRAXIS Math Test Prep | $9.99 | per month |


### Chinese Stories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-stories-beginner/id964384700)

This app offers e-books designed for learning Mandarin Chinese at various proficiency levels. It provides interactive features like definitions, pinyin, and quizzes to enhance the learning experience.

**Highlights:** Interactive e-books for Mandarin learning, Definitions, pinyin, and HSK/TOP levels for words, Save unfamiliar words for later memorization, Hyperlinks for proper nouns to learn culture and history, Full English translation and pinyin for each story, Comprehension quizzes with progress tracking, Audio versions for listening practice

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PRAXIS free?

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

### Is Chinese Stories free?

Chinese Stories is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PRAXIS or Chinese Stories?

PRAXIS is rated higher. PRAXIS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Chinese Stories averages 1.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do PRAXIS or Chinese Stories have ads?

Neither PRAXIS nor Chinese Stories shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PRAXIS or Chinese Stories?

PRAXIS ships an update every 7 months, and Chinese Stories every 3 months. Most recently, PRAXIS was updated on November 3, 2026 and Chinese Stories on November 1, 2026.

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