# Hanly vs Recabulary

The clearest difference is ads: Hanly at none against Recabulary's shown. Hanly also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (357 vs 6). Recabulary's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hanly sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month and Recabulary sells 3 in-app purchases, 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 — 4.9 for Hanly against 5.0 for Recabulary. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hanly has 357 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hanly ships an update every 2 weeks, Recabulary every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hanly | Recabulary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (357 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanly/id6741442324/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recabulary-learn-languages/id6774016865/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **357** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 99.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 241 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Artur Gorokh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794204266) | [Spaceive](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774016867) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Recabulary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recabulary-learn-languages/id6774016865)

Master new languages with smart flashcards and authentic native speaker audio. This app uses spaced repetition to help you retain vocabulary efficiently, with word lists based on real-world frequency and exam frameworks. Learn Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, German, Turkish, and English with customizable learning algorithms.

**Highlights:** Native speaker audio recordings, Spaced repetition algorithm, Frequency-based word lists, Adjustable learning algorithm, Progress tracking statistics, Multiple language support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $84.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hanly free?

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

### Is Recabulary free?

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

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

Recabulary is rated higher. Hanly averages 4.9 out of 5 from 357 ratings, while Recabulary averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Hanly or Recabulary have ads?

Recabulary shows ads; Hanly does not.

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

Hanly ships an update every 2 weeks, and Recabulary every 5 days. Most recently, Hanly was updated on October 17, 2026 and Recabulary on October 13, 2026.

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