Comparison

Mandarin Learning Center vs Pronunciation Master

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

Head to head
About

Mandarin Learning Center

This app offers online Mandarin language tutoring with flexible scheduling and personalized one-on-one instruction. All necessary learning materials are provided to help students achieve fluency goals from home or office.

Highlights
  • Online one-on-one tutoring
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Personalized instruction
  • All learning materials provided
  • Progress tracking for fluency goals
Features
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Technology has re-invented our way of learning, and with online accessibility, we are able to help students achieve their language learning goals from the comfort of their own home or office. All the necessary materials are provided, and tutors work with students one-on-one to help them make steady improvement. For online tutoring, pick a day of the week and a time that works best and learn weekly. Tutors are flexible and understand the need to work around your schedule. It is important that you study enough each week to reach your goal of being fluent.

About

Pronunciation Master

Features
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Pronunciation Master helps you hear, understand, and practise the sounds that make Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, and German challenging. Move beyond memorising vocabulary. Learn how each sound system works, listen to a clear model, speak the word or phrase yourself, and use immediate feedback to improve. LEARN THE SOUNDS THAT MATTER • Mandarin Chinese: tones, tone changes, and challenging pinyin sounds • Japanese: vowel clarity, mora timing, long vowels, small-tsu pauses, silent vowels, and pitch accent • German: umlauts, ch sounds, the German r, final devoicing, and commonly confused consonants PRACTISE WITH PURPOSE • Bite-sized lessons explain each pronunciation concept • Hear every target at normal or slower speed • Record yourself and receive immediate speech-based feedback • Work through vocabulary and connected-speech drills • Test your pronunciation in focused sessions • Track lesson completion, XP, streaks, and test history START FREE Explore the app and complete the first lesson in every unit for free. Premium unlocks the full lesson library, guided Accent Coach, and pronunciation tests. Choose a monthly or annual subscription from the Premium screen. Any introductory trial shown is provided under the terms displayed before purchase. Pronunciation practice and learning progress stay on your device. No account is required. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm your purchase. Restore Purchases is available on the Premium screen. Privacy Policy: https://lukekevinmclaughlin.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mandarin Learning Center4 screens
Pronunciation Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mandarin Learning Center at none against Pronunciation Master's 1. Mandarin Learning Center also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Pronunciation Master sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Mandarin Learning Center asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mandarin Learning Center versus Pronunciation Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMandarin Learning CenterPronunciation Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSteve RiehleLuke Mclaughlin

In-app purchases

None

Mandarin Learning Center

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pronunciation Master

Subscriptions1
  • Pronunciation Monthly$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Mandarin Learning Center free?
Mandarin Learning Center is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pronunciation Master free?
Pronunciation Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mandarin Learning Center or Pronunciation Master have ads?
Neither Mandarin Learning Center nor Pronunciation Master shows ads.

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