Comparison

Speak Chinese vs Tenmin

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

Head to head
About

Speak Chinese

Master Mandarin Chinese with an AI-powered tutor and comprehensive learning tools. Improve speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills with interactive lessons, audiobooks, and HSK exam preparation. Learn vocabulary and characters efficiently for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • AI speaking tutor with pronunciation feedback
  • 1,000+ bilingual audiobooks
  • HSK exam preparation and mock tests
  • Spaced repetition vocabulary learning
  • Character learning with visual mnemonics
  • Offline study mode
Features
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Featured on Top Education Charts – The definitive all-in-one Mandarin Chinese learning solution powered by advanced AI technology. Master Mandarin Chinese smarter, faster, and more enjoyably. Whether you are a total beginner starting from zero or a student training for advanced HSK certifications, Speak Chinese provides a fully personalized, guided path to ace your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Why learners choose Speak Chinese: Real-Life AI Tutor & Pronunciation Scoring • Interactive Roleplay: Simulate everyday conversations, travel scenarios, and workplace dialogue. • Instant Feedback: The AI analyzes your speech, tracks tone accuracy, and delivers real-time fluency scores to help you speak like a native. Full HSK Test Mode & Smart Explanations • Exam Simulation: Practice with mock tests meticulously designed around official HSK tiers. • AI-Driven Review: Get instant, in-depth breakdowns for every single question so you understand the exact grammar rules behind your scores. Learn Characters via Visual Mnemonics • Creative Illustrations: Remember difficult Chinese characters easily through vivid visual cues and structural associations. • Radical Breakdowns: Master writing structures with detailed radical analysis and real-time stroke-order animations. Custom Flashcards + Spaced Repetition • Save Vocab on the Fly: Build personalized word banks directly from your daily lessons. • Scientific Review: Retain vocabulary long-term using our optimized Spaced-Repetition flashcard algorithm. Immersive Media & Integrated Dictionary • Graded Reading: Explore an embedded library of books, audiobooks, and video articles. • One-Tap Lookup: Tap any word to instantly view pinyin, English translations, stroke orders, and core grammar tips without leaving the page. The ultimate all-in-one solution that replaces the frustration of juggling between "Pleco + flashcards + vocabulary apps." Perfect for: • Expats and travelers who need practical conversational Mandarin fast. • Students preparing thoroughly for HSK 1-6 examinations. • Busy individuals looking for efficient, hands-free audio practice. Download Speak Chinese today and take your first definitive step toward complete Mandarin fluency!

About

Tenmin

Practice speaking a new language with an AI tutor that feels human. Engage in live conversations, utilize an interactive whiteboard for vocabulary and visuals, and improve pronunciation through role-playing and real-world discussions. Perfect for learners of all levels seeking an immersive and effective language learning experience.

Highlights
  • Human-level AI conversations
  • Interactive whiteboard for visuals
  • Pronunciation correction
  • Roleplay scenarios
  • Live conversation practice
  • Vocabulary learning with visuals
Features
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Tenmin - Your AI Language Tutor! Master a new language with a personal AI tutor that feels human! Tenmin is your go-to app for conversational fluency. Practice speaking live with an AI tutor that adapts to your needs, using a dynamic whiteboard to teach vocab with visuals, correct pronunciation, roleplay scenarios, discuss trending news, and more. Whether you're learning English, French, Korean, or beyond, Tenmin makes language learning immersive, fun, and effective. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Why Tenmin? - Human-Level Conversations: Chat naturally with an AI that understands both your native and target languages for true personalization. - Interactive Whiteboard: Learn visually with real-time drawings, vocab pics, and lesson plans tailored to you. - Speak Confidently: Build fluency through live convos, pronunciation tips, and roleplays. Perfect for beginners to advanced learners! Join over 300,000 users who are already speaking with confidence! Download Tenmin now and chat your way to fluency.

Screenshots

Speak Chinese4 screens
Tenmin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tenmin at none against Speak Chinese's shown. Speak Chinese's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 48%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Speak Chinese sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Tenmin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Speak Chinese against 4.6 for Tenmin. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 254 and 705 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Speak Chinese's written reviews are positive against 48% of Tenmin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speak Chinese ships an update every 9 days, Tenmin weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Speak Chinese versus Tenmin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeak ChineseTenmin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (254 ratings)4.6 (705 ratings)
Positive reviews77.9% of reviews — better47.5% of reviews
Number of ratings254705 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.116.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuan Pham MinhViktor Shen

Customer experience

Speak Chinese

All ratings254 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive77.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative13.0%

Tenmin

All ratings705 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive47.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative47.5%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Speak Chinese

Subscriptions10
  • PlusAI+ 1 Month$14.991 Month
  • Plus+ 3 Months$24.993 Months
  • PlusAI+ 3 Months$29.993 Months
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  • Plus+ 6 Months$45.996 Months
  • PlusAI+ 6 Months$49.996 Months
  • PlusAI+ 1 Year1 Year trial3 variants$59.991 Year
  • PlusAI+ 1 Year$59.991 Year
  • Plus+ 1 Year$59.991 Year
  • PlusAI+ 1 Year2 variants$69.991 Year
  • PlusAI+ 1 Year1 Year trial3 variants$69.991 Year
2 purchases

Tenmin

Subscriptions2
  • Tenmin Pro (1 Month)$14.991 Month
  • Tenmin Pro (1 Year)$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Speak Chinese free?
Speak Chinese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tenmin free?
Tenmin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speak Chinese or Tenmin?
Speak Chinese and Tenmin are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 254 and 705 ratings respectively.
Do Speak Chinese or Tenmin have ads?
Speak Chinese shows ads; Tenmin does not.
Which is updated more often, Speak Chinese or Tenmin?
Speak Chinese ships an update every 9 days, and Tenmin weekly. Most recently, Speak Chinese was updated on September 25, 2026 and Tenmin on September 22, 2026.

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