Comparison

Chinese Language Learning+ vs Mandarin9

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

Head to head
About

Chinese Language Learning+

Master Mandarin Chinese with interactive mini-lessons covering Pinyin, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Designed by CSL teachers, it prepares you for HSK exams with speech assessment and handwriting practice.

Highlights
  • 500+ mini-lessons
  • HSK curriculum alignment
  • Automatic speech assessment
  • Chinese character handwriting
  • Gamified learning style
  • Offline learning support
Features
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App is the must-have app for all Mandarin Chinese beginners. This app includes 500+ fun and engaging mini-lessons that will teach you everything from Pinyin to Chinese vocabulary and train your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. App's core curriculum is designed by professional CSL (Chinese as a Second Language) teachers in accordance with the unique characteristics of Mandarin Chinese. The curriculum covers vocabulary required to pass HSK. Automatic Chinese speech assessment, Chinese character handwriting and pinyin tone animation technologies are used in app to make language learning more convenient, exciting and effective. With app, complete beginners have a chance to learn Mandarin Chinese systematically and quickly reach a conversational level. Features: - Professionally designed curriculum: optimized for total beginners and customized for the Chinese language structure - Automatic speech assessment: start speaking Chinese immediately - Learn by playing: lessons and challenges are presented in a gamified style - Multiple practice modes: original exercise types will help you memorize new information and reinforce learning faster than with textbooks - Bite-sized lessons: perfect for morning commutes and lunch breaks - Offline learning: no internet connection required - Both simplified and traditional characters are supported - Display Chinese as pinyin, characters or both What are you going to learn? - 300+ sentence patterns - 1000+ keywords and phrases - 1500+ essential Chinese characters App supports learning Chinese from languages: ENGLISH, VIETNAMESE Download now and start your Chinese studying anywhere at your own pace! Please read Term of Use: https://thanhbkap.github.io/Chinese-Games/

About

Mandarin9

Master Chinese through engaging sitcoms and cultural insights. Interactive lessons blend vocabulary, writing, and speaking practice with rewards and progress tracking. Learn anytime, anywhere with flexible study options.

Highlights
  • Original Chinese sitcoms for immersive learning
  • Bite-sized cultural articles
  • Interactive vocabulary, writing, and speaking practice
  • Progress tracking and rewards
  • Flexible study sessions
  • Language science-backed learning methods
Features
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Learn Chinese the Way It’s Meant to Be Learned: Immersive, Fun, and Unforgettable! Original Chinese Sitcoms: Watch and learn with four seasons of hilarious, heartwarming Chinese drama created specifically for learners. Pick up natural dialogues, slang, and pronunciation while following relatable characters! Culture Made Cool: Get bite-sized articles on everything from ancient traditions to TikTok trends in China. Ever wondered about the story behind the Mid-Autumn Festival or how to slang like a Beijing local? We’ve got you covered. Learn Smarter: Our interactive Chinese learning lessons blend vocabulary, writing, and speaking practice with *context* from the sitcoms and culture tips. Track progress, earn rewards, and level up faster with methods backed by language science. Why Us? - Laugh & Learn: Retention soars when you’re entertained. - Culture + Language: Understand Why Chinese works, not just How. - Flexible Learning: 5 minutes or 50 – study anytime, anywhere. Ready to stop memorizing and start *experiencing* Chinese? Join thousands of learners already addicted to their daily dose of Mandarin magic! Download Now – Your Seat in the (Virtual) Classroom Awaits! TERMS AND CONDITIONS: https:www.mandarin9.com/terms-and-conditions PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.mandarin9.com/privacy

Screenshots

Chinese Language Learning+4 screens
Mandarin94 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mandarin9 at 5.0 against Chinese Language Learning+'s 4.5. Mandarin9 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Chinese Language Learning+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Mandarin9 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mandarin9 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chinese Language Learning+ ships an update monthly, Mandarin9 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Chinese Language Learning+ versus Mandarin9: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChinese Language Learning+Mandarin9
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB867 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDEVWORLD VIETAM COMPANY LIMITEDMandrin9

Customer experience

Chinese Language Learning+

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Mandarin9

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Chinese Language Learning+

Subscriptions7
  • Learning Premium Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
  • Three Months VIP$1.993 Months
  • One Month VIP3 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Learning Premium HalfYear Plan$5.996 Months
  • Learning Premium Annual Plan$9.991 Year
  • Six Months VIP3 Days trial$24.996 Months
  • 1 Year VIP3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • No ads Pack$14.99
3 purchases

Mandarin9

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Family Sharing Subscription$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Chinese Language Learning+ free?
Chinese Language Learning+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mandarin9 free?
Mandarin9 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chinese Language Learning+ or Mandarin9?
Mandarin9 is rated higher. Chinese Language Learning+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Mandarin9 averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Chinese Language Learning+ or Mandarin9 have ads?
Chinese Language Learning+ shows ads; Mandarin9 does not.
Which is updated more often, Chinese Language Learning+ or Mandarin9?
Chinese Language Learning+ ships an update monthly, and Mandarin9 every 9 days. Most recently, Chinese Language Learning+ was updated on October 22, 2026 and Mandarin9 on October 14, 2026.

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