Comparison

Cantonese by Nemo vs EdU Library

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

Head to head
About

Cantonese by Nemo

Learn Cantonese with this app that focuses on essential words and phrases, featuring native speaker audio and speech recognition for accent improvement. It's designed for flexible learning, allowing you to practice anytime, anywhere, even offline.

Highlights
  • Native speaker audio
  • Speech Studio for accent practice
  • Offline access to all audio
  • Customizable learning path
  • Progress tracking
  • Vocabulary quizzes
  • Review mode for memory retention
Features
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Turn your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch into your FAVORITE teacher of Cantonese. ◆ The most essential words and phrases of the language, each with native speaker audio. ◆ Master your accent with the Speech Studio. Simply record yourself saying a phrase and then hear your voice next to the teacher’s. You’ll be AMAZED how quickly your foreign accent melts away. ◆ All audio is downloaded to the device and accessible even in airplane mode or without expensive international roaming fees. ◆ Nemo is NOT BUILT AROUND LESSONS at all. It is meant to be picked up and put down throughout the day, whenever you have a few minutes to spare. ◆ Builds a foundation of Cantonese empowering you to speak CONFIDENTLY in EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS. ◆ NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE of Cantonese required. Nemo® is specially DESIGNED to tap the remarkable power of your mobile device, and your brain, to their fullest. PERSONALIZED FOR YOU Nemo is your personal trainer, tracking your PROGRESS across every single word and phrase. ◆ Practice Cantonese the way you'll use it. Nemo is fully customizable. ◆ Nemo immerses you in the sounds of Cantonese so you naturally speak with ease. ◆ Dive into WHAT YOU WANT to learn at any time. ◆ You control which words to practice – skip words you don’t want to learn or already know. ◆ Turn on Review Mode to study what you practiced earlier in the day to BOOST your memory retention. ◆ Hear English descriptions of all words, in a flashcard format. ◆ Quiz your mastery of the vocabulary. ◆ Nemo introduces words to you progressively to develop familiarity and reviews them at the right moment so they enter your LONG TERM MEMORY. TARGET THE MOST COMMON WORDS Maximize your time investment by targeting the most basic and high frequency words of the language. Upgrade to the complete version to: ◆ Get off the beaten path or find comfort with DIRECTIONS, TRAVEL and HOTEL phrases. ◆ Decode menus with the most common FOOD words. ◆ Shop and find bargains like an insider with must-know SHOPPING phrases. ◆ Learn words useful for your time in hong kong. ◆ Build your proficiency with the most important verbs and SENTENCE BUILDING BLOCKS in Cantonese. ◆ Spark new friendships with COMPLIMENTS and CONVERSATION STARTERS. Use your new skills to make friends, impress old friends, bring smiles to children, get out of jams, experience new things, speak confidently, and make your travel and cultural experience more rich and fulfilling. Download this FREE app now! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

EdU Library

Features
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EdU Library – a one-stop portal to EdUHK Library resources and services: • Search for books, articles and media resources • Check “MyLibrary” records for your loans with due dates, status of requested items and more • Make purchase suggestions • Make reservations and check the real-time availability of library facilities such as Study Carrels, Group Discussion Rooms and more • Check today’s opening hours and get the latest news of the Library • Check the new materials list for latest books and media acquired by the Library • Get access to “Library Handbook”, various Library Guides and FAQs • Contact Library Staff via the “Ask a Librarian” function

Screenshots

Cantonese by Nemo4 screens
EdU Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EdU Library at none against Cantonese by Nemo's 1. Cantonese by Nemo's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.2). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Cantonese by Nemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EdU Library asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cantonese by Nemo ships an update every 2 months, EdU Library every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cantonese by Nemo versus EdU Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCantonese by NemoEdU Library
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNemo Apps LLCThe Education University of Hong Kong

Bugs and requests

Cantonese by Nemo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Upgrade button not working
  • Incompatibility issues between devices
  • Inconsistent tone/pronunciation in some words

Requested features

5 requests
  • More advanced lessons and sentence building
  • Ability to sync progress across devices
  • Addition of more vocabulary and phrases
  • Inclusion of traditional Chinese characters
  • Improved user interface and customization options

EdU Library

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cantonese by Nemo

One-time1
  • Nemo Cantonese Foundation pack$14.99
None

EdU Library

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cantonese by Nemo free?
Cantonese by Nemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EdU Library free?
EdU Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cantonese by Nemo or EdU Library have ads?
Neither Cantonese by Nemo nor EdU Library shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cantonese by Nemo or EdU Library?
Cantonese by Nemo ships an update every 2 months, and EdU Library every 4 months. Most recently, Cantonese by Nemo was updated on October 11, 2026 and EdU Library on October 7, 2026.

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