Comparison

Learn Mandarin Chinese vs Practice Chinese Speaking

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

Head to head
About

Learn Mandarin Chinese

Master Mandarin Chinese phrases and words with a native-speaking parrot. Practice speaking and listening skills anytime, anywhere. Ideal for travelers heading to China.

Highlights
  • Learn Mandarin phrases and words
  • Native speaker pronunciation
  • Practice speaking and listening
  • Search by Chinese or English
  • Offline access
  • Customizable font size
Features
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Easily learn Mandarin Chinese phrases and words! Speak Chinese with confidence! Using this app, you can learn Mandarin Chinese phrases and words from our native Mandarin Chinese speaking parrot. The parrot works together with you to practice your speaking and listening skills, wherever and whenever you are. Learning Mandarin Chinese can never be easier! FEATURES - Commonly-used Mandarin Chinese phrases & words - Search by Chinese or English - Native Mandarin Chinese pronunciation - Customizable font size - No Internet connection required If you are traveling to China (e.g., Beijing, Shanghai or Guangzhou), make sure you bring this app with you! ABOUT Bravolol - Web site: http://www.bravolol.com - Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Bravolol - Twitter: https://twitter.com/BravololApps - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravolol/ - Email: cs@bravolol.com

About

Practice Chinese Speaking

Enhance your Chinese language skills with daily conversations you can read and listen to. Improve your understanding of cadence, flow, and common phrases through interactive exercises and transcripts. Suitable for learners of all levels.

Highlights
  • Daily Chinese conversations
  • Read and listen simultaneously
  • Conversation transcripts
  • Interactive practice exercises
  • Diverse topics and situations
  • Suitable for all learning levels
Features
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Welcome to Chinese Conversation Practice, the ultimate application for enhancing your Chinese language proficiency! Our app offers daily Chinese conversations that you can simultaneously read and listen to. One of the primary benefits of combining reading and listening is that it enhances your grasp of the language's cadence and flow. Moreover, it enables you to grasp common phrases and expressions that may be challenging to comprehend when merely listening or reading. With Chinese Conversation Practice, you gain access to a diverse array of topics and situations, spanning casual conversations to business meetings, and more. Each conversation includes a transcript that you can follow while listening. Additionally, the app provides interactive exercises to assist you in practicing and retaining what you've learned. Whether you're a novice or an advanced learner, our app is thoughtfully designed to help you enhance your Chinese language skills in an enjoyable and interactive manner. Don't wait any longer – embark on your Chinese language journey today with Chinese Conversation Practice! Cancellation of Subscription: To manage your subscription, follow the instructions at: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy: Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. Read our policy at: https://www.webronsoftware.co.uk/mobile-apps/english-reading-and-listening/privacy-policy Terms of Use: For the terms governing the use of our app, please visit: hhttps://www.webronsoftware.co.uk/mobile-apps/english-reading-and-listening/terms-of-service For any inquiries, kindly reach out to us at info@webronsoftware.co.uk. We are here to assist you!

Screenshots

Learn Mandarin Chinese4 screens
Practice Chinese Speaking4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Learn Mandarin Chinese at none against Practice Chinese Speaking's shown. Learn Mandarin Chinese also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Practice Chinese Speaking's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Mandarin Chinese sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Practice Chinese Speaking sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Practice Chinese Speaking holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 24 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Mandarin Chinese ships an update every 6 weeks, Practice Chinese Speaking every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Learn Mandarin Chinese versus Practice Chinese Speaking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn Mandarin ChinesePractice Chinese Speaking
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (60 ratings)4.8 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings60 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBravolol LimitedWebron Software LTD

Customer experience

Learn Mandarin Chinese

All ratings60 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews383 reviews
Positive91.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative2.9%

Practice Chinese Speaking

All ratings23 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.3%

Bugs and requests

Learn Mandarin Chinese

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Translation errors in phrases
  • Incorrect pinyin/tone marks
  • Audio distortion at slow speeds
  • Cannot copy translated text
  • Unauthorized third-party ad charges
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  • User interface changes reduced usability
  • Some phrases marked with errors

Requested features

13 requests
  • More topics and phrases
  • Traditional Chinese characters option
  • Grammar lessons and explanations
  • Pronunciation grading system
  • More specialized vocabulary by profession
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  • Sentence construction lessons
  • Male voice option
  • Picture/image associations
  • Flashcard system
  • Quiz and testing features
  • Native speaker response examples
  • Offline dictionary expansion
  • Continuous conversation practice

Practice Chinese Speaking

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Learn Mandarin Chinese

One-time1
  • Learn Chinese Full Version$4.99
4 purchases

Practice Chinese Speaking

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Subscription$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Ad Free Usage$29.99

Questions

Is Learn Mandarin Chinese free?
Learn Mandarin Chinese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Practice Chinese Speaking free?
Practice Chinese Speaking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn Mandarin Chinese or Practice Chinese Speaking?
Practice Chinese Speaking is rated higher. Learn Mandarin Chinese averages 4.5 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Practice Chinese Speaking averages 4.8 from 24 ratings.
Do Learn Mandarin Chinese or Practice Chinese Speaking have ads?
Practice Chinese Speaking shows ads; Learn Mandarin Chinese does not.
Which is updated more often, Learn Mandarin Chinese or Practice Chinese Speaking?
Learn Mandarin Chinese ships an update every 6 weeks, and Practice Chinese Speaking every 3 weeks. Most recently, Learn Mandarin Chinese was updated on November 1, 2026 and Practice Chinese Speaking on November 3, 2026.

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