# Learn Chinese vs iHuman Chinese

The clearest difference is monetization model: Learn Chinese at free with in-app purchases against iHuman Chinese's subscription. Learn Chinese also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 58%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). iHuman Chinese's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 1.2K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Chinese sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and iHuman Chinese sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iHuman Chinese holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 5.7K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Learn Chinese's written reviews are positive against 58% of iHuman Chinese's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Learn Chinese ships an update every 2 weeks, iHuman Chinese fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Chinese | iHuman Chinese |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-studycat/id547571511/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihuman-chinese/id1139733348/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.3% of reviews** | 58.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 226 MB | 824 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Studycat Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/428920242) | [Human and Perfect Future Education co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1104233936) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn Chinese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-studycat/id547571511)

This app offers interactive games and activities designed to help children learn Mandarin Chinese. It focuses on virtual language immersion and everyday vocabulary, encouraging early speaking skills through engaging challenges. The content is safe, ad-free, and suitable for offline use.

**Highlights:** Interactive learning games, Virtual language immersion, Everyday vocabulary, Speaking challenges, Ad-free and safe for kids, Offline learning

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Learn Chinese | $14.99 | per month |
| Fun Chinese - Annually (A) | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Learn Chinese | $59.99 | per year |
| Animals Lesson | $2.99 | one-time |
| Numbers Lesson | $2.99 | one-time |
| Three Lesson Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Four Lesson Pack | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging learning games
- 🚀 Effective for learning vocabulary
- 💡 Interactive and gamified approach
- 👍 Great for kids and beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Pronunciation issues with Taiwanese accent
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Difficulty accessing content across devices
- 🔍 Lack of content variety and new updates

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and double charges
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay

**Requested features**

- More language options and accents
- Expanded vocabulary and content
- Ability to access content across devices
- Improved pronunciation and audio quality


### iHuman Chinese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihuman-chinese/id1139733348)

This app makes learning Chinese characters fun and engaging for young children. It uses animations, songs, interactive activities, and original picture books to teach over 1,300 common characters and 50 idioms. Personalized learning paths and data analysis help tailor the experience to each child's needs.

**Highlights:** 1300 Chinese Characters, 130 Original Picture Books, 50 Chinese Idioms with Videos, 800+ Interactive Activities, Personalized Learning Experience, Character Stroke and Radical Learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 识字+子集绘本月卡 优惠价 | $2.99 | per month |
| 识字 + 子集绘本月卡 | $5.49 | per month |
| 识字+子集绘本季卡 优惠价 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 识字 + 子集绘本季卡 | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| 识字+子集绘本年卡 优惠价 | $29.99 | per year |
| 识字 + 子集绘本年卡 | $30.99 | per year |
| 永久成语包 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 子集绘本包 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 拼音永久包（老用户专享） | $29.99 | one-time |
| 永久识字包 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 识字+子集绘本永久包 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 识字+子集绘本+拼音永久包 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 识字+拼音+幼小 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 识字+思维永久包 | $89.99 | one-time |
| 识字+拼音+思维永久包 | $119.99 | one-time |
| 识字+拼音+思维+ABC永久包 | $179.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging learning experience
- 🚀 Effective character learning process
- 💡 Leveled books and stories
- 👍 Suitable for kids with zero Chinese background

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and login issues
- 🔒 Lack of English support and options
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 📢 Excessive advertisements even for paid users
- 🤖 Repetitive animations and game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log in or restore purchases
- Progress and account data being lost or reset
- Compatibility issues with newer device updates
- Inability to search for specific characters

**Requested features**

- Add English language support
- Improve customer service and account management
- Expand character library beyond 1300 words
- Provide more customization options for parents
- Introduce more diverse learning activities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Chinese free?

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

### Is iHuman Chinese free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Learn Chinese or iHuman Chinese?

iHuman Chinese is rated higher. Learn Chinese averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while iHuman Chinese averages 4.8 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do Learn Chinese or iHuman Chinese have ads?

Neither Learn Chinese nor iHuman Chinese shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Learn Chinese or iHuman Chinese?

Learn Chinese ships an update every 2 weeks, and iHuman Chinese fortnightly. Most recently, Learn Chinese was updated on October 29, 2026 and iHuman Chinese on October 29, 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.*