# Learn Chinese vs ChineseSkill

The clearest difference is rating: ChineseSkill at 4.8 against Learn Chinese's 4.5. ChineseSkill also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (15K vs 1.2K). Learn Chinese's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 ChineseSkill sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ChineseSkill holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChineseSkill has 15K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Learn Chinese's written reviews are positive against 90% of ChineseSkill's.

Learn Chinese ships an update every 2 weeks, ChineseSkill every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Chinese | ChineseSkill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-studycat/id547571511/reviews) | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chineseskill-learn-chinese/id777111034/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 82.3% of reviews | **89.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 226 MB | 359 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) | [YIYAN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/938083469) |

## 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


### ChineseSkill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chineseskill-learn-chinese/id777111034)

This app offers a fun and effective way to learn Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese. It features game-based lessons, speech recognition for pronunciation practice, and structured courses for all skill levels, from beginner to HSK preparation.

**Highlights:** Game-based learning lessons, Bite-sized curriculum, Speech recognition for pronunciation, Handwriting practice, Immersive, practical conversations, Personalized study path, Offline accessibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly premium subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Quarterly subscription | $13.99 | per 3 months |
| Full Access (1 month) | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium+ (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium (Quarterly) | $25.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly premium subscription | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium+ (Quarterly) | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Chinese Learning Plan | $79.99 | per year |
| Full Access (1 Year) | $79.99 | per year |
| Full Access (1 Year) | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium+ (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime membership | $159.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime membership premium | $299.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime membership | $399.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for learning Chinese
- 🚀 Comprehensive and effective learning approach
- 💡 Helpful explanations and grammar notes
- 👍 Engaging and fun learning experience
- 👍 Versatile features (pinyin, characters, writing practice)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔒 Concerns about subscription cancellation and account issues
- 💰 Paid subscription required to access all features
- 🤔 Some lessons feel repetitive or lack progression
- 💬 Desire for more audio/speech practice features

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with syncing progress across devices
- Screen elements getting cut off on iPhone X
- Inconsistencies in lesson content and translations

**Requested features**

- Add more male voice options
- Improve lesson navigation and progress tracking
- Introduce gamification elements for motivation
- Provide more flexibility in disabling English translations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Chinese free?

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

### Is ChineseSkill free?

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

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

ChineseSkill is rated higher. Learn Chinese averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while ChineseSkill averages 4.8 from 15K ratings.

### Do Learn Chinese or ChineseSkill have ads?

Neither Learn Chinese nor ChineseSkill shows ads.

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

Learn Chinese ships an update every 2 weeks, and ChineseSkill every 5 days. Most recently, Learn Chinese was updated on October 31, 2026 and ChineseSkill on October 31, 2026.

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