# Learn Chinese vs Chinese 101

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Learn Chinese at 1.2K against Chinese 101's 8. Learn Chinese also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Chinese 101's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On price, rating, 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 Chinese 101 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 — 4.5 for Learn Chinese against 4.4 for Chinese 101. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Chinese has 1.2K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Learn Chinese's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chinese 101's.

Learn Chinese ships an update every 2 weeks, Chinese 101 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Chinese | Chinese 101 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-studycat/id547571511/reviews)** | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-101-learn-to-write/id6578424672/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 82.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 226 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Studycat Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/428920242) | [Aspul Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670473385) |

## 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


### Chinese 101

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-101-learn-to-write/id6578424672)

Master Chinese characters through interactive tracing and pronunciation exercises. Features multiple learning modes, quizzes, and a memory game to reinforce knowledge. Share your progress and learn in an ad-free environment.

**Highlights:** Interactive character tracing, Pronunciation guidance, Multiple learning modes (Easy, Normal, Freestyle), Character quizzes, Memory Flip Game, Progress sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Characters Pack | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Chinese free?

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

### Is Chinese 101 free?

Chinese 101 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Learn Chinese or Chinese 101?

Learn Chinese is rated higher. Learn Chinese averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Chinese 101 averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do Learn Chinese or Chinese 101 have ads?

Neither Learn Chinese nor Chinese 101 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Learn Chinese or Chinese 101?

Learn Chinese ships an update every 2 weeks, and Chinese 101 monthly. Most recently, Learn Chinese was updated on October 21, 2026 and Chinese 101 on October 8, 2026.

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