# Learn Chinese vs Arabic by Nemo

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Arabic by Nemo at 7.4K against Learn Chinese's 497. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Chinese sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Arabic by Nemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Learn Chinese against 4.7 for Arabic by Nemo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arabic by Nemo has 7.4K ratings behind it against 497, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Learn Chinese's written reviews are positive against 91% of Arabic by Nemo's.

Learn Chinese ships an update every 4 months, Arabic by Nemo every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Chinese | Arabic by Nemo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (497 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-mandarin/id435064887/reviews)** | [4.7 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arabic-by-nemo/id487072427/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 497 | **7.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 88.1% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Webron Software LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071126548) | [Nemo Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/428814324) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn Chinese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-mandarin/id435064887)

This app provides essential Mandarin Chinese phrases and audio recordings by native speakers for travelers and learners. It offers a free set of common phrases and an option to unlock over 1,000 phrases across 18 categories for comprehensive language learning.

**Highlights:** Essential phrasebook for China, Native speaker audio recordings, Offline access, Searchable phrase library, Favorites list, Unlockable phrase categories

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Learn Chinese full version | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Clear pronunciation
- 💡 Helpful for travel
- 🚀 Convenient offline access
- 👍 Good for learning basics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some phrases/pronunciations inaccurate
- 💰 Limited free content, need to pay for more
- 🔒 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Occasional audio quality issues

**Requested features**

- More advanced lessons and vocabulary
- Option to slow down audio playback
- Ability to practice writing characters


### Arabic by Nemo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arabic-by-nemo/id487072427)

Learn essential Arabic words and phrases with native speaker audio and pronunciation practice. This app focuses on building conversational confidence through spaced repetition and personalized learning, without traditional lessons. It's designed for quick, on-the-go study to help you speak naturally.

**Highlights:** Native speaker audio for essential words and phrases, Speech Studio for accent mastery, Offline access to all audio content, Personalized progress tracking, Customizable learning and review modes, Focus on high-frequency vocabulary, Flashcard format with English descriptions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nemo Arabic Foundation pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick way to learn basics
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for beginners
- 👍 Organized and uncluttered
- 👍 Good for practicing pronunciation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some words not accurate
- 👎 Not fun for kids
- 👎 Limited to certain dialects
- 👎 Synthetic voices not ideal

**Reported bugs**

- Audio keeps playing after app is closed
- Paid version not working on multiple devices

**Requested features**

- Add more dialects
- Improve audio quality
- Include writing/reading lessons
- Provide more advanced content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Chinese free?

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

### Is Arabic by Nemo free?

Arabic by Nemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Learn Chinese or Arabic by Nemo?

Learn Chinese is rated higher. Learn Chinese averages 4.7 out of 5 from 497 ratings, while Arabic by Nemo averages 4.7 from 7.4K ratings.

### Do Learn Chinese or Arabic by Nemo have ads?

Neither Learn Chinese nor Arabic by Nemo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Learn Chinese or Arabic by Nemo?

Learn Chinese ships an update every 4 months, and Arabic by Nemo every 5 months. Most recently, Learn Chinese was updated on November 10, 2026 and Arabic by Nemo on November 11, 2026.

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