Comparison

Learn Chinese vs PinYin Browser Pro

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-world news and stories
  • Vocabulary and flashcards
  • Pinyin and pronunciation helper
  • Instant dictionary and translation
  • Grammar explanations
  • Daily quizzes
  • Graded lessons
Features
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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/

About

PinYin Browser Pro

Features
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Want to easily read Chinese and learn pronunciation while browsing the web? This software is designed for Chinese learners. It automatically marks pinyin on web pages to bring you a smooth Chinese learning experience. Main functions: - Automatic pinyin annotation: Automatically add pinyin to all Chinese content to help you quickly master pronunciation and easily read Chinese web pages. - Support for simplified and traditional Chinese: Supports automatic pinyin annotation for simplified or traditional Chinese - One-click activation: Simple operation, open the extension and you can enjoy pinyin-assisted reading in the browser at any time. - Improve reading confidence: Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, this software provides you with pinyin support to make Chinese reading more fluent and free. Applicable scenarios: - Chinese beginners: Users who have just started learning Chinese can directly understand and learn Chinese character pronunciation through pinyin support. - Advanced learners: Users with a foundation can use pinyin annotation to consolidate pronunciation and improve reading speed and comprehension. Let this software be your best assistant to explore the Chinese world and make learning Chinese more intuitive and easier!

Screenshots

Learn Chinese4 screens
PinYin Browser Pro2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Learn Chinese at Free against PinYin Browser Pro's $12.99. PinYin Browser Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Learn Chinese is free to download; PinYin Browser Pro costs $12.99 up front. Learn Chinese sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. PinYin Browser Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Learn Chinese versus PinYin Browser Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn ChinesePinYin Browser Pro
PriceFree — better$12.99
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperA-Type TechnologiesShanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Learn Chinese

Subscriptions3
  • Learn Chinese: Premium$12.991 Month
  • Readle Quarterly Subscription$44.993 Months
  • Learn Chinese: Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Readle Premium Lifetime$249.99
None

PinYin Browser Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Learn Chinese free?
Learn Chinese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PinYin Browser Pro free?
PinYin Browser Pro costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Learn Chinese or PinYin Browser Pro have ads?
Learn Chinese shows ads; PinYin Browser Pro does not.

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