Comparison

Speak Dummy vs Bisa Mandarin

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

Head to head
About

Speak Dummy

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Start speaking right away. No ads, no human tutors, no frills. Speak Dummy is your 24/7 virtual speaking partner, making language practice easy and accessible anytime. With a wide range of everyday topics, it is designed to unlock your speaking skills in a comfortable, judgment-free environment. Currently, we offer practice in the following languages: • American English • British English • Spanish • German • Indonesian This app started as a hobby project to help my girlfriend gain confidence in speaking English. Even after several years of learning, she often hesitated to voice her thoughts. Speak Dummy has eventually become a pivotal factor in her progress from hesitation to fluency. As the project evolved, we found that this app could also support those who feel nervous about speaking up, even in their mother tongue. It offers a safe space, encouraging users to practice speaking without the worry of judgment. And while we eventually ask for a subscription to support our project, our commitment is to keep it affordable - because effective language learning should be accessible to everyone. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Stay tuned for more languages to practice - coming soon!

About

Bisa Mandarin

Features
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Bisa Mandarin is your AI partner for learning Mandarin Chinese, from zero to HSK 9. Learn a little every day, chat with AI, and watch your skills grow. STRUCTURED HSK 1–9 LESSONS • Step-by-step lessons from HSK 1 to HSK 9 (HSK 2.0 and the new HSK 3.0), with progress saved automatically • Vocabulary with pinyin, meanings, example sentences and stroke order • One character, dozens of words: see every HSK word built from the same character VOCABULARY THAT STICKS • Spaced-repetition flashcards that come back right when you are about to forget • Daily words, streaks, XP and leaderboards to keep you consistent CHAT AND SPEAK WITH AI • Chat in Mandarin anytime, with pinyin, translations and sentence corrections • Practice speaking on a real-time voice call with 小文老师, your AI Laoshi TRANSLATE AND LOOK UP • Camera translate: point at Chinese text and understand it instantly • Live translation for conversations • A dictionary that works offline FOR MUSLIMS IN CHINA • Prayer times, Qibla direction and nearby mosques COMMUNITY • Share your progress and ask questions in Moments with other learners BISA MANDARIN PLUS Unlock more AI features with the monthly Plus subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://bisamandarin.com/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://bisamandarin.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Speak Dummy4 screens
Bisa Mandarin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bisa Mandarin at every 2 days against Speak Dummy's every 3 weeks. Speak Dummy's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Speak Dummy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Bisa Mandarin sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speak Dummy ships an update every 3 weeks, Bisa Mandarin every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Speak Dummy versus Bisa Mandarin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeak DummyBisa Mandarin
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB148 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOleg GusevAdam Suchi Hafizullah

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Speak Dummy

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly full access$3.991 Month
  • Annual full access$14.991 Year
4 purchases

Bisa Mandarin

Subscriptions1
  • Bisa Mandarin Plus$1.991 Month
One-time3
  • 25,000 Credits$0.99
  • 52,500 Credits$2.99
  • 110,000 Credits$4.99

Questions

Is Speak Dummy free?
Speak Dummy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bisa Mandarin free?
Bisa Mandarin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Speak Dummy or Bisa Mandarin have ads?
Neither Speak Dummy nor Bisa Mandarin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speak Dummy or Bisa Mandarin?
Speak Dummy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bisa Mandarin every 2 days. Most recently, Speak Dummy was updated on November 4, 2026 and Bisa Mandarin on October 31, 2026.

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