# MandarinUp vs TextTutor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MandarinUp at none against TextTutor's 1. TextTutor's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TextTutor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MandarinUp asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MandarinUp against 5.0 for TextTutor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TextTutor has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | MandarinUp | TextTutor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandarinup/id6450726094/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texttutor/id6741771741/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 0 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mykhailo Osekretov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601035195) | [Lilo Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793821782) |

## What reviewers say

### MandarinUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandarinup/id6450726094)

Learn Chinese through daily typing practice, leveraging modern technology to avoid memorizing complex characters. This app offers a flexible way to study anytime, anywhere, even offline, fitting into a busy schedule.

**Highlights:** Learn Chinese by typing, Avoid character memorization, Practice anytime, anywhere, Fully functional offline, Modern technology approach

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TextTutor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texttutor/id6741771741)

This app focuses on developing typing fluency in Russian, teaching essential words and keyboard layouts. It aims to help users keep up with conversations and feel confident in their typing skills. Future language support is planned.

**Highlights:** Develop typing fluency, Learn essential Russian words, Master keyboard layout, Understand local slang, Improve conversational speed

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Swear Jar | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MandarinUp free?

MandarinUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TextTutor free?

TextTutor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MandarinUp or TextTutor?

MandarinUp and TextTutor are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do MandarinUp or TextTutor have ads?

Neither MandarinUp nor TextTutor shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*