# Dex Camera vs Boba Chinese

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dex Camera at none against Boba Chinese's 2. Dex Camera also leads on ratings volume (162 vs 15). Boba Chinese's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boba Chinese sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Dex Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Boba Chinese holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dex Camera has 162 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Dex Camera's written reviews are positive against 100% of Boba Chinese's.

Dex Camera ships an update every 9 days, Boba Chinese fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dex Camera | Boba Chinese |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dex-camera/id6479215528/reviews) | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boba-chinese-learn-to-read/id6753329962/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **162** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Worldex Lab, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735175724) | [A2Z studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810830878) |

## What reviewers say

### Dex Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dex-camera/id6479215528)

This app uses your device's camera to teach children a second language through real-world, multilingual play. A companion tool allows for connection and configuration of the camera's features.

**Highlights:** Real-world language learning, Multilingual play, Camera integration, Companion configuration tool, Kid-focused education

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Boba Chinese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boba-chinese-learn-to-read/id6753329962)

This app teaches children aged 4-12 Chinese characters through engaging stories and interactive games. It offers leveled reading materials that adapt to a child's progress, making learning fun and effective in just 10 minutes a day.

**Highlights:** Character lessons with stories and animation, Leveled storybooks for targeted reading, Recycling games and puzzles for practice, Progress tracking for parents, Simplified & Traditional Chinese support, Daily 10-minute learning plan

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boba Chinese Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Boba Chinese Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dex Camera free?

Dex Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Boba Chinese free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dex Camera or Boba Chinese?

Boba Chinese is rated higher. Dex Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while Boba Chinese averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.

### Do Dex Camera or Boba Chinese have ads?

Neither Dex Camera nor Boba Chinese shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dex Camera or Boba Chinese?

Dex Camera ships an update every 9 days, and Boba Chinese fortnightly. Most recently, Dex Camera was updated on November 4, 2026 and Boba Chinese on November 5, 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.*