Comparison

Hanly vs EraScopia

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

Head to head
About

Hanly

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
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Chinese characters are not just random shapes - learn 1000 characters in months by understanding their structure and origin! Through visual breakdowns and engaging stories, Hanly helps you develop an intuitive grasp of Chinese characters and to efficiently remember them. Hanly starts with simple components and quickly builds up to complex characters, while focusing on the most frequently used vocabulary. CARDS THAT MAKE CHARACTERS COME ALIVE Etymology, memorable illustrations, mnemonics: we will provide the most helpful information to get a character to come alive in your imagination and stick in your memory for good. INTUITIVE INTERACTIVE UI Play with characters like they’re Lego blocks! Explore radicals, components, compound words, and character relationships - all just one click away! CAREFULLY OPTIMIZED LEARNING PROGRESSION Start with simple building blocks and naturally progress to complex characters. Our carefully designed levels introduce the most frequent characters early while maintaining coherent, meaningful themes. EXTENSIVE CHARACTER DICTIONARY & SEARCH Search by character, pinyin or meaning to find: - Character meanings and pronunciations - Usage in compound words and characters - Frequency and HSK level - Radical forms - Stroke order animations - Character evolution history SPACED REPETITION ENGINE INTEGRATED WITH THE UI Built-in spaced repetition helps you review characters at the perfect time, with review schedule optimized for how well you know a given character. Character progress is deeply integrated with the UI, so that you can spot the characters you are learning on any page. AND MANY MORE FEATURES! - Detailed learning statistics - Character etymology stories & fun facts - Explore characters & radicals sorted by their frequency - Personal note-taking system - Easily mark characters you already know Terms of use: https://www.hanlyapp.com/terms-of-use Privacy policy: https://www.hanlyapp.com/privacy-policy Contact us: We’d love to hear from your feedback about Hanly! Please send us an email with your thoughts and suggestions at tutu@hanlyapp.com

About

EraScopia

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EraScopia brings history to life through interactive timelines, quizzes, and thoughtfully curated event collections. Explore the moments that shaped our world by swiping through visual timelines organized by era and theme. From scientific breakthroughs and cultural movements to space exploration and social change, EraScopia helps you see how events connect across time. History becomes easier to understand when it’s visual, interactive, and personal. What you can do with EraScopia: - Explore interactive timelines that turn historical events into clear, chronological journeys - Discover curated event packs covering history, science, culture, and innovation - Test your knowledge with optional quizzes designed to reinforce learning - Dive deeper into key moments with concise explanations and historical context - Customize your experience with different visual styles and themes Designed for all ages, EraScopia also includes special kid-friendly event packs. These timelines use age-appropriate language and playful visuals to introduce younger learners to inspiring stories, discoveries, and historical figures. Ideal for families, classrooms, or independent exploration. Some content is available for free, with optional premium access unlocking additional event packs and quiz types through a single subscription. EraScopia is built for curious minds. For students, educators, and lifelong learners. Because history isn’t meant to be memorized — it’s meant to be explored. Terms of Use: https://erascopia.github.io/terms_of_use.html Privacy Policy: https://erascopia.github.io/privacy_policy.html Support Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1498904631279197 About: https://erascopia.github.io/about.html

Screenshots

Hanly4 screens
EraScopia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hanly at every 2 weeks against EraScopia's every 5 months. Hanly also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). 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. Hanly sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month and EraScopia sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hanly ships an update every 2 weeks, EraScopia every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hanly versus EraScopia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHanlyEraScopia
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (357 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews99.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings357 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size241 MB137 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperArtur GorokhAndrei Ozerov

Bugs and requests

Hanly

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • No known major bugs reported

Requested features

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

EraScopia

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hanly

Subscriptions1
  • Hanly Premium$5.991 Month
10 purchases

EraScopia

One-time10
  • Wonders of the World: KidsFree
  • History of Medicine$0.99
  • Literary Classics$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Exploration & Colonization$0.99
  • Science for Kids$0.99
  • Timeline of Toys$0.99
  • Physics Breakthroughs$0.99
  • Women’s Rights Movement$0.99
  • Women in History$0.99
  • Space Exploration$0.99

Questions

Is Hanly free?
Hanly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EraScopia free?
EraScopia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hanly or EraScopia have ads?
Neither Hanly nor EraScopia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hanly or EraScopia?
Hanly ships an update every 2 weeks, and EraScopia every 5 months. Most recently, Hanly was updated on October 17, 2026 and EraScopia on October 10, 2026.

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