# Learn Chinese vs Poppy

The clearest difference is rating: Poppy at 5.0 against Learn Chinese's 4.5. Poppy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13). Learn Chinese's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Chinese sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Poppy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Poppy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Chinese has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Learn Chinese ships an update every 2 weeks, Poppy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Chinese | Poppy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-studycat/id547571511/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poppy/id6466826413/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 232 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Studycat Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/428920242) | [Ye Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707897950) |

## 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


### Poppy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poppy/id6466826413)

Streamline event planning by centralizing communication and schedule management. Eliminate the chaos of scattered messages and multiple platforms for seamless organization.

**Highlights:** Centralized communication, Schedule management, Eliminates scattered messages, Simplifies organization, Event planning tool

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Chinese free?

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

### Is Poppy free?

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

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

Poppy is rated higher. Learn Chinese averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Poppy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Learn Chinese or Poppy have ads?

Neither Learn Chinese nor Poppy shows ads.

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

Learn Chinese ships an update every 2 weeks, and Poppy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Learn Chinese was updated on October 17, 2026 and Poppy on September 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.*