Learn Chinese vs IUME/Learn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Learn Chinese
Master Mandarin Chinese with engaging stories and news articles tailored to your HSK level. Improve vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation through interactive tools and daily quizzes. Designed for learners from HSK1 to HSK4, it offers an immersive approach to fluency.
- Real-world news and stories
- Vocabulary and flashcards
- Pinyin and pronunciation helper
- Instant dictionary and translation
- Grammar explanations
- Daily quizzes
- Graded lessons
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Master Chinese with Readle, the top-rated language-learning app offering real-world Mandarin Chinese news and stories to help you boost your skills from HSK1 beginner to HSK6 advanced levels. In just 10 minutes a day, you can learn Chinese vocabulary, pinyin, grammar, and more. Whether you want to expand your Mandarin Chinese skills for conversation, exams, or living in China, Readle makes it easy! Why Choose Readle? - Real-world news and stories tailored to your level (from HSK1 to HSK4) by Mandarin Chinese language experts. - Learn Chinese grammar and expand your vocabulary with our flashcards, quizzes, and interactive learning tools. - Achieve Chinese fluency quickly and effectively with our graded lessons, designed for ultimate language immersion. Download Readle FREE and start learning Chinese today! ============== Learn Mandarin Chinese with stories and news: Readle revolutionizes how you learn Chinese with engaging stories covering topics like travel, culture, food, and more. Our daily lessons and exercises will help you improve your reading, listening, grammar, and speaking abilities. Key Features: ► Learn Mandarin Through Immersion: Our scientifically-backed immersion method helps you learn Chinese faster. Dive into real-world news and stories that align with your HSK level, from HSK1 to HSK4. ► Chinese Pinyin Helper: Boost your reading comprehension with our pinyin support for Chinese characters. Learn to read and pronounce Chinese effectively with guidance on pinyin pronunciation. ► Perfect Pronunciation: With native speaker recordings, you’ll improve your pronunciation and fluency. Repeat after native Mandarin Chinese speakers to master Chinese tones and intonation. ► Instant Dictionary & Translation: Tap on any word to get instant translations and grammar explanations, eliminating the need for external tools like Pleco or Google Translate. This feature saves time and enhances your learning experience. ► Chinese Grammar Helper: Each story offers grammar tips that help you understand and apply Chinese grammar in context. Learn how grammar works by seeing it in action in various stories. ► Vocabulary & Flashcards: Create custom flashcards from words in the stories you read. Use our spaced repetition system to lock new words into long-term memory and expand your Chinese vocabulary. ► Daily Quizzes: Test your knowledge with quizzes that cover Chinese vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension. Prepare for HSK exams with quizzes that simulate real test questions. ► Story Library with Daily Updates: Our library includes over 2000 stories across various topics, adding new content daily. Immerse yourself in Chinese through stories about: - Travel and Culture - Food and Restaurants - Science and Technology - Daily News and Entertainment …and more! Readle is the ultimate Chinese learning app for self-study, preparation for the HSK exam, or planning to live or visit China. Start your journey to mastering Chinese with Readle today! Do you have questions or feedback while learning Chinese with Readle? Contact us at support@readle-app.com. We are here to help! Privacy policy: https://readle-app.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://readle-app.com/term-of-use/
IUME/Learn
Explore topics that spark your curiosity through engaging short-form videos and interactive activities. Master new skills with bite-sized lessons designed for fun and effective learning. Start your journey to learning smarter today.
- Topic exploration and search
- Short-form video lessons
- Interactive skill practice
- Bite-sized learning
- Personalized activities
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Unlock a World of Learning with IUME! Discover topics you love, learn with engaging short-form videos, and master new skills with interactive activities! Why IUME? Explore & Search: Dive into topics that spark your curiosity and passion. Learn Fast: Bite-sized video lessons make learning fun and easy. Practice Skills: Apply what you’ve learned with hands-on activities designed just for you. Start Your Journey Today! From discovering new interests to mastering practical skills, IUME makes learning exciting and effective. Download Now and Start Learning Smarter! By downloading this app, you agree to Apple’s Standard End-User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Learn Chinese and IUME/Learn both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of IUME/Learn's written reviews are positive against 50% of Learn Chinese's. IUME/Learn also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). Learn Chinese's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Learn Chinese sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and IUME/Learn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Learn Chinese against 5.0 for IUME/Learn. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Learn Chinese's written reviews are positive against 100% of IUME/Learn's.
Learn Chinese ships an update every 4 months, IUME/Learn every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Learn Chinese | IUME/Learn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | A-Type Technologies | IUME CORP |
Customer experience
Learn Chinese
IUME/Learn
In-app purchases
Learn Chinese
- Learn Chinese: Premium$12.991 Month
- Readle Quarterly Subscription$44.993 Months
- Learn Chinese: Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Readle Premium Lifetime$249.99
IUME/Learn
- Premium$0.991 Month
- Premium$8.991 Year
Questions
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