Comparison

Lychee.study vs Interactive Chinese Stories

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

Head to head
About

Lychee.study

Features
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We are a team of two developers with a keen interest in learning Chinese. We created Lychee.study as a hobby project to help others learn Chinese in an efficient and enjoyable way. Your feedback and suggestions are welcome at hello@lychee.study. Lychee.study is a Chinese learning app with a focus on writing. You can study using predefined word lists (HSK 1-6) or create your own custom lists. Each word you study is saved in a recommendation system powered by a spaced repetition algorithm, ensuring optimal retention. Track your progress continuously and compare it against standardized language levels. The app works offline and offers a variety of features, including a dictionary, character composition information, and pronunciation support. We're actively developing more exciting features. Give Lychee.study a try and help us improve the app!

About

Interactive Chinese Stories

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Written by native Chinese teachers, Interactive Chinese Stories helps you learn naturally through engaging, interactive stories. Every story is carefully graded from HSK 1 to HSK 5, so you'll always read content that's challenging enough to help you improve while remaining enjoyable. Using the principles of comprehensible input, you'll naturally acquire vocabulary and grammar through meaningful reading instead of memorizing isolated word lists. Unlike traditional graded readers, every story is interactive. Make choices, interact with objects, discover hidden scenes, and unlock multiple endings. Learning becomes something you actively participate in rather than simply reading pages of text. Features • Interactive Chinese stories with meaningful choices and multiple endings • Stories carefully graded from HSK 1 to HSK 5 • Written by native Chinese teachers using natural language • Tap any word for instant English definitions, pinyin, and pronunciation • Native Mandarin audio for every sentence • Save new vocabulary and review it later with spaced repetition flashcards • Learn vocabulary and grammar naturally through context • Gamified learning that keeps reading engaging and motivating Whether you're a complete beginner or already studying intermediate Chinese, Interactive Chinese Stories helps you build reading confidence one story at a time. Perfect for • Beginner and intermediate Chinese learners • HSK 1 to HSK 5 students • HSK exam preparation • Anyone looking for engaging Chinese reading practice • Learners who enjoy comprehensible input and graded readers Download Interactive Chinese Stories today and start learning Chinese through interactive stories.

Screenshots

Lychee.study4 screens
Interactive Chinese Stories4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Lychee.study at 13.4 against Interactive Chinese Stories's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Lychee.study versus Interactive Chinese Stories: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLychee.studyInteractive Chinese Stories
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB93 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDavid PogorzelskiLiTao Chen

In-app purchases

None

Lychee.study

No in-app purchases

None

Interactive Chinese Stories

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lychee.study free?
Lychee.study is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Interactive Chinese Stories free?
Interactive Chinese Stories is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lychee.study or Interactive Chinese Stories have ads?
Neither Lychee.study nor Interactive Chinese Stories shows ads.

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