# Learn Chinese vs IUME/Learn

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Chinese | IUME/Learn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-readle-mandarin/id6475353300/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iumelearn/id6498720322/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [A-Type Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574889877) | [IUME CORP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741788735) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn Chinese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-readle-mandarin/id6475353300)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-world news and stories, Vocabulary and flashcards, Pinyin and pronunciation helper, Instant dictionary and translation, Grammar explanations, Daily quizzes, Graded lessons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learn Chinese: Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Readle Quarterly Subscription | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| Learn Chinese: Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Readle Premium Lifetime | $249.99 | one-time |


### IUME/Learn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iumelearn/id6498720322)

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.

**Highlights:** Topic exploration and search, Short-form video lessons, Interactive skill practice, Bite-sized learning, Personalized activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Chinese free?

Learn Chinese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IUME/Learn free?

IUME/Learn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Learn Chinese or IUME/Learn?

IUME/Learn is rated higher. Learn Chinese averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while IUME/Learn averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Learn Chinese or IUME/Learn have ads?

Learn Chinese shows ads; IUME/Learn does not.

### Which is updated more often, Learn Chinese or IUME/Learn?

Learn Chinese ships an update every 4 months, and IUME/Learn every 5 weeks. Most recently, Learn Chinese was updated on November 4, 2026 and IUME/Learn on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*