# Learn Chinese Characters vs Chinese Characters 汉字

The clearest difference is rating: Chinese Characters 汉字 at 4.7 against Learn Chinese Characters's 1.0. Chinese Characters 汉字 also leads on ratings volume (295 vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Learn Chinese Characters's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Chinese Characters sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Chinese Characters 汉字 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chinese Characters 汉字 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chinese Characters 汉字 has 295 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Learn Chinese Characters ships an update every 2 months, Chinese Characters 汉字 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Chinese Characters | Chinese Characters 汉字 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-characters/id432786460/reviews) | **[4.7 (295 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-characters/id1437589680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **295** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guilin Ouyang](https://appshunter.io/developer/417876711) | [YOYASOFT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/325345561) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn Chinese Characters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-characters/id432786460)

This app offers an effective method for learning basic Chinese characters and words. It breaks down character composition using fundamental strokes and provides pronunciation, meaning, and writing practice. Interactive games help reinforce recognition and typing skills.

**Highlights:** Animated character formation, Pronunciation and meaning lookup, Writing practice on screen, Character recognition games, Word decomposition games, Study materials for characters and words

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sibling Set 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Character Sibling Set 2 | $0.99 | one-time |


### Chinese Characters 汉字

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-characters/id1437589680)

Learn to read and write thousands of Chinese characters with detailed instructions. Access free dictionaries, OCR translation, and Pinyin annotations for news articles. Covers HSK and AP Chinese exam requirements.

**Highlights:** Writing instructions for 3000+ characters, HSK and AP Chinese exam coverage, Free OCR for Chinese text translation, Free English-Chinese and Chinese-English dictionaries, Pinyin annotation for news articles

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MDBG Dictionary | Free | one-time |
| English-Chinese Dictionary | Free | one-time |
| Advanced Chinese Characters | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Chinese Characters free?

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

### Is Chinese Characters 汉字 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Learn Chinese Characters or Chinese Characters 汉字?

Chinese Characters 汉字 is rated higher. Learn Chinese Characters averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Chinese Characters 汉字 averages 4.7 from 295 ratings.

### Do Learn Chinese Characters or Chinese Characters 汉字 have ads?

Neither Learn Chinese Characters nor Chinese Characters 汉字 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Learn Chinese Characters or Chinese Characters 汉字?

Learn Chinese Characters ships an update every 2 months, and Chinese Characters 汉字 every 10 days. Most recently, Learn Chinese Characters was updated on November 1, 2026 and Chinese Characters 汉字 on November 2, 2026.

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