SOKF vs iiChinese
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SOKF
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Use myTraining to track your progress, access your membership card, receive communications, update your profile, track your payment history at your club and mark attendance. The myTraining app will give you access to help keep you motivated and connected to your club. Key features include: • Payer and student profiles. If you are a payer, you’ll have access to payment history – you can also update your contact information which will link back to the club • More than one student? No problem! If you pay for more than one student’s training, you’ll be able to switch between students – each having their own profile • Membership card. All students will have their individual club membership card. You can use this to scan into class using the QR code • Track attendance. You’ll be able to see the number of lessons you’ve attended • View and book lessons. See when your next lesson is and book on to lessons • Keep track of your grades. See what grade you’re working towards and a record of your grading history • Book on to events. You can see the events that you’re booked on to, and you can select and book on to events direct from the app • Stay informed. Your club will be able to send push notifications straight to your phone and all communications are stored in the app – meaning you’ll never miss a notification or announcement • Train online. myMembers training portal can be linked direct from app This app is developed and powered by NEST Management Ltd, only clients of NEST will use the myTraining app. Some of the features listed above may only appear if your club uses them.
iiChinese
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iiChinese is a complete Chinese learning app designed for learners around the world. It connects structured courses, Pinyin pronunciation, graded reading, AI conversation and real-life scenarios—helping you move from your first Chinese character to confident everyday communication. STRUCTURED CHINESE COURSES Learn step by step through practical vocabulary and meaningful topics. Each lesson follows a complete Learn, Read, Write and Practice cycle to strengthen pronunciation, understanding, character recognition and long-term memory. PINYIN AND PRONUNCIATION Study initials, finals, complete syllables and tones in a structured way. Watch clear mouth-shape pronunciation videos, practice one sound at a time and mark each item as mastered at your own pace. GRADED CHINESE READING Build confidence through Chinese stories, idiom stories and practical texts. Bilingual support, audio playback, vocabulary explanations and saved words make reading easier and more rewarding. AI CHINESE CONVERSATION Start a free conversation or choose a real-life scenario such as ordering food, shopping, travelling or meeting new friends. Receive useful expression suggestions, correct mistakes and review vocabulary while you chat. DISCOVER CHINESE IN REAL LIFE Practise the Chinese you actually need at a market, on the metro, while introducing yourself, reading stories and exploring Chinese culture. A COMPLETE LEARNING LOOP Move from recognizing a word to hearing, reading, writing and using it. Every activity is designed to turn what you study into language you can remember and use. DOWNLOADABLE LEARNING RESOURCES Download Pinyin and course resource packs in advance. Updated resources can be downloaded when available, helping lessons load smoothly with less waiting. SUITABLE FOR • Complete beginners and early learners • Learners improving Pinyin and pronunciation • Students preparing for HSK • Learners building speaking, listening, reading and character skills • International learners who want to use Chinese in everyday life Selected lessons and features are available to try for free. Membership unlocks additional courses, exercises and learning resources. Subscription prices and durations are shown on the App Store purchase screen. Subscriptions can be managed or cancelled through your Apple ID settings. Website: https://www.iichinese.com/ Support: support@iichinese.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.iichinese.com/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SOKF at none against iiChinese's 2. iiChinese's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. iiChinese sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. SOKF asks for nothing beyond the download.
SOKF ships an update every 10 months, iiChinese every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SOKF | iiChinese |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 421 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | School of Kung Fu Ltd | Shanghai I Love Chinese Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
SOKF
No in-app purchases
iiChinese
- iiChinese Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
- iiChinese Premium Annual$149.991 Year
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