# DingoLingo vs Hanly

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hanly at 403 against DingoLingo's 5. Hanly also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). DingoLingo's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DingoLingo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Hanly sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 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 — 5.0 for DingoLingo against 4.9 for Hanly. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hanly has 403 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 99% positive.

DingoLingo ships an update every 5 days, Hanly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DingoLingo | Hanly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dingolingo/id6737452509/reviews)** | [4.9 (403 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanly/id6741442324/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **403** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 99.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 134 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [General Neuro Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874104779) | [Artur Gorokh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794204266) |

## What reviewers say

### DingoLingo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dingolingo/id6737452509)

This app uses neuroscience-backed methods to enhance vocabulary acquisition for language learning. It offers curated flashcards with advanced text-to-speech audio and images for thousands of graded terms. Users can also contribute to scientific research by using the app with a specialized neurostimulation headset.

**Highlights:** Neuroscience-backed vocabulary acquisition, Curated flashcards with graded terms, State-of-the-art TTS audio, Autogenerated images for terms, Supports 17+ languages, Contribute to scientific research

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


### Hanly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanly/id6741442324)

Learn thousands of Chinese characters efficiently by understanding their structure and origin. This app uses visual breakdowns, engaging stories, and interactive elements to build an intuitive grasp of characters and aid memorization. It focuses on frequently used vocabulary and offers a structured learning progression.

**Highlights:** Character etymology and mnemonics, Interactive component exploration, Structured learning progression, Spaced repetition system, Extensive character dictionary, Stroke order animations

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hanly Premium | $5.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and efficient way to learn characters
- 🚀 Effective learning method that builds on prior knowledge
- 💡 Helpful mnemonics and stories to aid memorization
- 👍 Customizable learning pace and progress tracking
- 🚀 Comprehensive coverage of characters and components

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some AI-generated illustrations could be improved
- 💡 Addition of writing practice and example sentences would be helpful

**Reported bugs**

- No known major bugs reported

**Requested features**

- Addition of writing practice for characters
- Inclusion of example sentences for each character
- Expansion of content to cover more advanced vocabulary


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DingoLingo free?

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

### Is Hanly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DingoLingo or Hanly?

DingoLingo is rated higher. DingoLingo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Hanly averages 4.9 from 403 ratings.

### Do DingoLingo or Hanly have ads?

Neither DingoLingo nor Hanly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DingoLingo or Hanly?

DingoLingo ships an update every 5 days, and Hanly every 2 weeks. Most recently, DingoLingo was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hanly on October 24, 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.*