Comparison

Learn Chinese vs LinKorea

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Learn Chinese

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
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Learn Chinese is an easy to use mobile Chinese phrasebook that will give visitors to Chinese-speaking countries and those who are interested in learning Mandarin a good start in the language. Learn Chinese is recorded using native speakers and we have tried our best to be authentic in the pronunciation whilst ensuring it is easy to understand. Recommended app for tourists and business people visiting china. FEATURES • Universal app works on iPhone, iPod Touch, & iPad • Carefully translated list of essential phrases • 200+ common words and phrases included for FREE • Upgrade and unlock all 1,000 phrases in 18 categories • Audio recorded by native speakers • Option to playback audio at slower speed • No internet connection required • Highlight important words with tips • Store frequently used phrases in favourites • Search by words inside the app • No adverts or annoying popups CATEGORIES FREE Categories: * Greetings * General conversation * Numbers * Directions and places * Transportation * Eating out * Emergency PRO Categories: * Time and date * Accommodation * Shopping * Colours * Towns and provinces * Countries * Tourist attractions * Family * Dating * Feeling sick * Tongue twisters • HOW TO RESTORE PURCHASES? Purchases are one-time and carry over between devices. To restore your purchases on a new device, tap on PRO badge on one of the locked categories, tap on the Restore Purchase button. Even if you forget to do this step and try to buy the app again, it will be restored for free. • WE READ EVERY E-MAIL. We're a small company, but we reply to every support request. Let us try to help at support@codegent.com and we will do our best to help in any way! THANKS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT IF YOU LIKE THE APP PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW :-) Privacy Policy: https://www.webronsoftware.co.uk/mobile-apps/learn-language/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.webronsoftware.co.uk/mobile-apps/learn-language/terms-of-use

About

LinKorea

Features
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Your life in Korea, connected. LinKorea is a community app designed for foreigners living, studying, or traveling in South Korea. Whether you're planning your trip, figuring out daily life, or looking for insider tips from fellow expats, LinKorea connects you to people who understand exactly what you need. Ask questions, share experiences, and find real answers — all in one place. Unlike broad platforms, LinKorea is 100% focused on Korea, allowing for deeper, more relevant content that truly helps. Supports English, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese.

Screenshots

Learn Chinese4 screens
LinKorea4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LinKorea at none against Learn Chinese's 4. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Learn Chinese sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LinKorea asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Chinese ships an update every 4 months, LinKorea every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Learn Chinese versus LinKorea: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn ChineseLinKorea
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (497 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings497 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWebron Software LTDSlow & Furious Corp.

Bugs and requests

Learn Chinese

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes on launch for some users
  • Occasional audio quality issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • More advanced lessons and vocabulary
  • Option to slow down audio playback
  • Ability to practice writing characters

LinKorea

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Learn Chinese

Subscriptions3
  • Premium (monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Learn Chinese full version$29.99
None

LinKorea

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Learn Chinese free?
Learn Chinese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LinKorea free?
LinKorea is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Learn Chinese or LinKorea have ads?
Neither Learn Chinese nor LinKorea shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Learn Chinese or LinKorea?
Learn Chinese ships an update every 4 months, and LinKorea every 2 months. Most recently, Learn Chinese was updated on October 29, 2026 and LinKorea on October 8, 2026.

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