Comparison

Little Mandarin vs Bud

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

Head to head
About

Little Mandarin

Manage your account, book classes, and stay connected with this platform. Easily message instructors, view announcements, and access shared content. Stay updated on promotions and news.

Highlights
  • Account management
  • Class and event booking
  • Direct messaging
  • Public feed for announcements
  • Content sharing
Features
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The Little Mandarin app makes it very easy for you to manage your Little Mandarin account, book into our classes and events and keep in touch with us. You can easily message us if you have a question or want to share something with us. You can also follow our public feed to see any announcements we make, promos we run, or content we share.

About

Bud

Features
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Take care of your wellbeing with Bud - a free app made for international students.Please note: Bud is currently being trialled as part of a research study. Access is limited to international students who are registered participants in the study.Bud can help you manage stress and tough times. It was made with international students, so it understands what you're going through. Whether you’re feeling homesick, anxious, or just need help, Bud is here for you.Key features include:· Mood check-ins - notice and understand how you’re feeling each day· Simple tools - learn ways to calm down, feel better, and handle tough times using evidence-based tools· Personalised help - Bud shows you which tools might help, based on how you feel· Learn how to help a friend - take a short course on how to support someone who is feeling suicidal· Hear real student stories - about how they got help and felt better - because you are not aloneBud is safe, private, and completely free. Even if you only have a few minutes, Bud has something that can helpMedical Disclaimer: This app is intended for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any medical decisions or if you have any questions about a medical condition.

Screenshots

Little Mandarin4 screens
Bud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bud at 13.0 against Little Mandarin's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Little Mandarin ships an update every 2 months, Bud every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Little Mandarin versus Bud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLittle MandarinBud
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB46 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMomence, Inc.Jamani Services PTY LTD

In-app purchases

None

Little Mandarin

No in-app purchases

None

Bud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Little Mandarin free?
Little Mandarin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bud free?
Bud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Little Mandarin or Bud have ads?
Neither Little Mandarin nor Bud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Little Mandarin or Bud?
Little Mandarin ships an update every 2 months, and Bud every 5 weeks. Most recently, Little Mandarin was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bud on October 30, 2026.

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