Comparison

HL Learn Training vs Mandarin Arcade

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

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About

HL Learn Training

Features
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This app is a tool to help support Hogan Lovells training events.

About

Mandarin Arcade

Engage in interactive games to master Mandarin vocabulary, listening, tones, and characters. Track progress with assessments and review tools. Ideal for HSK preparation or general Chinese language learning.

Highlights
  • Interactive vocabulary and listening games
  • Tone recognition training
  • Hanzi and Pinyin practice
  • HSK and YCT aligned vocabulary
  • Flashcards and smart review
  • Progress tracking and statistics
  • Mini lessons on tones and Pinyin
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Mandarin Arcade Play. Practice Chinese. Measure. Improve. Turn Mandarin practice into a fun and measurable experience. Mandarin Arcade helps you strengthen your Chinese through fast, interactive games covering vocabulary, listening, tones, Hanzi, Pinyin, and word meanings. Whether you're studying for the HSK, learning Chinese in class, or looking for a more engaging way to practice, Mandarin Arcade makes it easy to challenge yourself every day. TRAIN YOUR MANDARIN EAR Mandarin tones can be challenging. Recognizing a Chinese word on screen is one thing. Identifying its tone when you hear it is another. Our Tone Challenge helps you develop sharper listening skills through quick, focused exercises using authentic audio recorded by a professional native Mandarin teacher. Listen. Think. React. Improve. MULTIPLE WAYS TO PRACTICE Explore different game modes designed to strengthen your Mandarin skills: - Tone Challenge: Train your ear to recognize Mandarin tones. - Hanzi Challenge: Connect Chinese characters with their pronunciation. - Definition Challenge: Test your understanding of Chinese vocabulary. - Initials Challenge: Improve your recognition of Mandarin initial sounds. - Typing Challenge: Practice Pinyin recall through interactive typing exercises. VOCABULARY THAT MATTERS Explore vocabulary collections designed for different learning goals: - HSK 3.0: Build and reinforce vocabulary aligned with the New HSK system. - YCT: Practice vocabulary from the Youth Chinese Test curriculum. - Survival Mandarin: Focus on useful Chinese for everyday situations. - Business Chinese: Strengthen vocabulary for professional communication. - Connectors: Practice essential linking words and expressions to improve your understanding of Chinese. 360° ASSESSMENTS How well do you really know a Chinese word? Go beyond simple memorization with assessments that measure vocabulary mastery across multiple dimensions. Evaluate your ability to recognize sounds, identify characters, understand meanings, and recall vocabulary through different types of challenges. Track your progress, identify areas for improvement, and build a more complete picture of your Mandarin skills. REVIEW AND IMPROVE Keep strengthening what you've learned with tools designed for consistent practice: - Flashcards with audio, Hanzi, Pinyin, and meanings. - Smart Review to revisit challenging vocabulary. - Targeted Review to focus on specific skills. - Progress tracking and performance statistics. LEARN THE BASICS Explore mini lessons introducing essential Mandarin concepts, including tones and Pinyin, before putting them into practice. SHORT GAMES. CONSISTENT PRACTICE. No need for long study sessions. Jump into a quick challenge, practice a specific skill, and keep improving at your own pace. No endless explanations. Just focused, active practice. YOUR MANDARIN TRAINING ARCADE Learning Chinese takes practice. Make that practice something you look forward to. Whether you're starting Mandarin, preparing for an exam, or looking to sharpen your listening and vocabulary skills, there's always another challenge waiting. Hear Chinese. Recognize the tones. Remember the words. Level up. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HL Learn Training3 screens
Mandarin Arcade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HL Learn Training at none against Mandarin Arcade's 1. HL Learn Training also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Mandarin Arcade sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $59.99 per year. HL Learn Training asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HL Learn Training versus Mandarin Arcade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHL Learn TrainingMandarin Arcade
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB184 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHogan Lovells US LLPSalvador de la Barrera

In-app purchases

None

HL Learn Training

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mandarin Arcade

Subscriptions1
  • Mandarin Arcade Pro$59.991 Year

Questions

Is HL Learn Training free?
HL Learn Training is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mandarin Arcade free?
Mandarin Arcade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HL Learn Training or Mandarin Arcade have ads?
Neither HL Learn Training nor Mandarin Arcade shows ads.

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