Comparison

TapChinese vs langur

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

Head to head
About

TapChinese

This app helps you learn Chinese vocabulary using flashcards and real-world examples. It focuses on the 1000 most frequently used words from social media and the internet, offering pronunciation and quiz modes for effective memorization. It's designed to supplement other language learning resources.

Highlights
  • Flashcard-based learning
  • 1000 most frequent Chinese words
  • Original example sentences
  • Word pronunciation
  • Quiz mode
  • Bookmark for review
Features
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Welcome to TapChinese! Based on the concept of flashcards, this app is a serious language learning tool designed to help increase your Chinese vocabulary faster than you ever thought possible! It has a unique and elegant user interface that other flashcard apps just can't match. The vocabulary in this app comprises the 1000 most frequently used words from Chinese internet and social media, i.e. the real Chinese used in everyday life! Features: - Words are broken down into four levels. - Original example sentences for each word provide context and aid in memorization. - Pronunciation of all words and example sentences. - Quiz mode: Generate a quiz from randomly selected words in each level. - Review mode: Bookmark specific words for later review. Disclaimer: This app is meant to supplement learning Chinese alongside other courses & language apps. It IS NOT a dictionary, reference, or translation tool. There are other apps for that.

About

langur

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Practice your Mandarin Chinese with our innovative video-based learning app, designed to immerse you in authentic content from across China. From the bustling streets of Beijing to the serene landscapes of Guilin, our curated video library brings real-life Chinese language and culture directly to your screen. Key Features: - Engaging Video Content: Boost your comprehension and speaking confidence by practicing through a diverse range of video clips, featuring native speakers in real-world scenarios. - Interactive Subtitles: Follow along with Chinese characters, pinyin, and English translations, all synchronized with the video playback. - Live Pinyin & Definitions: Tap on any word to instantly access its pronunciation and meaning, ensuring uninterrupted learning. - Video-Based Quizzes: Test your understanding with interactive quizzes tailored to each video, reinforcing vocabulary and grammar concepts. - Personalized Flashcards: Create custom flashcards from video content to reinforce your learning through our adaptive spaced repetition system. - AI-Powered Practice: Engage in conversations based on video themes with our responsive AI tutor, adapting to your skill level for natural language practice. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your Mandarin skills, langur makes learning Chinese accessible and enjoyable. Practice anytime, anywhere, and connect with the heart of Chinese culture through its language and visual storytelling. Start your journey today and experience the power of video-based language learning with langur! By downloading this app, you agree to the Terms of Use as outlined in the Licensed Application End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TapChinese4 screens
langur4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: langur at Free against TapChinese's $2.99. langur also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). TapChinese's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support.

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

langur is free to download; TapChinese costs $2.99 up front. langur sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TapChinese asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TapChinese versus langur: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapChineselangur
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSquarepond, LLCGrégory Ho Tin Noé

In-app purchases

None

TapChinese

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

langur

Subscriptions2
  • Langur Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Langur Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year

Questions

Is TapChinese free?
TapChinese costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is langur free?
langur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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