Comparison

Learn Indonesian (Beginners) vs Bisa Mandarin

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

Head to head
About

Learn Indonesian (Beginners)

Learn Indonesian at your own pace with a comprehensive course designed for beginners. Practice reading, writing, and listening with native audio and interactive exercises. Study offline anytime, anywhere, with no time limits.

Highlights
  • Offline Indonesian course
  • Learn alphabet and build vocabulary
  • Practice reading, writing, and listening
  • Native audio recordings
  • Interactive exercises with images
  • Review mode for reinforcement
  • Weekly user ranking
Features
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Want to learn Indonesian in an easy and flexible way? With over 30 million downloads worldwide, the BNR Languages apps help you study Indonesian in a practical, simple, and independent way. The complete course allows you to start from scratch, learn the alphabet, build your vocabulary, and practice reading, writing, and listening with native audio recordings. Study on your own, at your own pace, with no daily limits, and use the review mode to reinforce everything you've already learned. Perfect for anyone who wants to learn Indonesian quickly — whether for travel, study, work, or to communicate better with family and friends. Find out why our app is the ideal choice to study anytime, anywhere: - Offline Indonesian course — from beginner to advanced levels. - Study independently, at your own pace, without the need for teachers. - No time limits or daily activity restrictions. - Interactive exercises with images that make learning easier. - Review mode to practice and refresh the content. - Native audio recordings with adjustable playback speed. - Different types of exercises: reading, writing, and listening. - Intuitive and easy-to-use interface for all ages. - Join the weekly ranking and compete with other users. - The app works completely offline — no internet connection needed. - All content is available for free. Download now and start learning Indonesian in a simple, practical, and flexible way — at your own pace! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Bisa Mandarin

Features
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Bisa Mandarin is your AI partner for learning Mandarin Chinese, from zero to HSK 9. Learn a little every day, chat with AI, and watch your skills grow. STRUCTURED HSK 1–9 LESSONS • Step-by-step lessons from HSK 1 to HSK 9 (HSK 2.0 and the new HSK 3.0), with progress saved automatically • Vocabulary with pinyin, meanings, example sentences and stroke order • One character, dozens of words: see every HSK word built from the same character VOCABULARY THAT STICKS • Spaced-repetition flashcards that come back right when you are about to forget • Daily words, streaks, XP and leaderboards to keep you consistent CHAT AND SPEAK WITH AI • Chat in Mandarin anytime, with pinyin, translations and sentence corrections • Practice speaking on a real-time voice call with 小文老师, your AI Laoshi TRANSLATE AND LOOK UP • Camera translate: point at Chinese text and understand it instantly • Live translation for conversations • A dictionary that works offline FOR MUSLIMS IN CHINA • Prayer times, Qibla direction and nearby mosques COMMUNITY • Share your progress and ask questions in Moments with other learners BISA MANDARIN PLUS Unlock more AI features with the monthly Plus subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://bisamandarin.com/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://bisamandarin.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Learn Indonesian (Beginners)4 screens
Bisa Mandarin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bisa Mandarin at none against Learn Indonesian (Beginners)'s shown. Bisa Mandarin also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Indonesian (Beginners) sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Bisa Mandarin sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Indonesian (Beginners) ships an update monthly, Bisa Mandarin every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Learn Indonesian (Beginners) versus Bisa Mandarin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn Indonesian (Beginners)Bisa Mandarin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB148 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBNR LANGUAGES INC.Adam Suchi Hafizullah

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Learn Indonesian (Beginners)

Subscriptions6
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$3.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$5.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Premium$19.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$24.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$44.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$59.99
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$69.99
4 purchases

Bisa Mandarin

Subscriptions1
  • Bisa Mandarin Plus$1.991 Month
One-time3
  • 25,000 Credits$0.99
  • 52,500 Credits$2.99
  • 110,000 Credits$4.99

Questions

Is Learn Indonesian (Beginners) free?
Learn Indonesian (Beginners) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bisa Mandarin free?
Bisa Mandarin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Learn Indonesian (Beginners) or Bisa Mandarin have ads?
Learn Indonesian (Beginners) shows ads; Bisa Mandarin does not.
Which is updated more often, Learn Indonesian (Beginners) or Bisa Mandarin?
Learn Indonesian (Beginners) ships an update monthly, and Bisa Mandarin every 2 days. Most recently, Learn Indonesian (Beginners) was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bisa Mandarin on October 31, 2026.

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