Comparison

AoeChinese vs Learn Mandarin

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

Head to head
About

AoeChinese

Features
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AoeChinese, owned by iHatoo Chinese, is a global brand offering Chinese education and services. Our platform provides Chinese self-learning, HSK test training, and study abroad programs in China for international students. Established in 2012, iHatoo Online Chinese Learning School, affiliated with Hangzhou iHatoo Network Technology Co., Ltd., specializes in online teaching for overseas Chinese and foreigners of all ages. Our mission is to facilitate cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries. With a core focus on 'cultural communication, language first,' we have implemented a teaching model that connects teachers in China with students worldwide. Join our community of over 130,000 students who have benefited from our comprehensive language education services at iHatoo Chinese. AoeChinese has a well-established curriculum system that has courses for kids, teenagers and adults, including Zero to One for Kids, Zero to One for Juniors, Zero to One for Adults and Crash Course on Pinyin. On top of the basic knowledge courses such as Zero to One series, we also roll out courses of corresponding levels on cultural interests and skill training.

About

Learn Mandarin

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FlowChinese helps Chinese learners improve through practical scenario lessons, pinyin and character practice, translation tools, cultural content, and speaking exercises. Study useful expressions for everyday situations, strengthen your foundation with pinyin and characters, explore Chinese news and culture, and use photo or voice translation when you meet Chinese in real life. Membership unlocks more learning content, AI coaching, and pronunciation assessment for deeper practice. Features: - Scenario-based Chinese lessons - Pinyin and character learning - Chinese culture and news content - Photo translation and voice translation - AI conversation coach - Pronunciation assessment - Interface support for 11 languages Auto-renewable subscription note: FlowChinese offers auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID subscription settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://learnforever.cc/terms-of-service?lang=en Privacy Policy: https://learnforever.cc/privacy-policy?lang=en

Screenshots

AoeChinese4 screens
Learn Mandarin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Learn Mandarin at every 3 weeks against AoeChinese's every 2 months. AoeChinese's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. AoeChinese sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Learn Mandarin sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AoeChinese ships an update every 2 months, Learn Mandarin every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
AoeChinese versus Learn Mandarin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAoeChineseLearn Mandarin
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size183 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Hatu Network Technology Co., Ltd诗强 黄

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AoeChinese

One-time2
  • Air Class courses$9.99
  • ZOA(record video)2 variants$69.00
7 purchases

Learn Mandarin

Subscriptions4
  • Basic Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Basic Yearly$99.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly$179.991 Year
One-time3
  • 100 Credits$9.99
  • 300 Credits$29.99
  • 500 Credits$49.99

Questions

Is AoeChinese free?
AoeChinese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Mandarin free?
Learn Mandarin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AoeChinese or Learn Mandarin have ads?
Neither AoeChinese nor Learn Mandarin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AoeChinese or Learn Mandarin?
AoeChinese ships an update every 2 months, and Learn Mandarin every 3 weeks. Most recently, AoeChinese was updated on November 7, 2026 and Learn Mandarin on November 5, 2026.

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