# Hanly vs Star Scholar

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Star Scholar at none against Hanly's 1. Star Scholar also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Hanly's advantage is ratings volume (409 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hanly sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Star Scholar asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Hanly against 5.0 for Star Scholar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hanly has 409 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hanly ships an update every 2 weeks, Star Scholar every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hanly | Star Scholar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (409 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanly/id6741442324/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-scholar/id6806502294/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **409** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 99.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 241 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artur Gorokh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794204266) | [Michael McComas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779999413) |

## 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


### Star Scholar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-scholar/id6806502294)

Explore and learn about all 88 constellations with this offline guide. It teaches patterns, mythology, and helps you log your real-sky sightings. Features flashcards and quizzes to reinforce learning.

**Highlights:** Learn all 88 constellations, Offline field guide, Mythology and history, Flashcard practice, Connect-the-stars quiz, Sky journal for sightings, Achievements

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hanly free?

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

### Is Star Scholar free?

Star Scholar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hanly or Star Scholar?

Star Scholar is rated higher. Hanly averages 4.9 out of 5 from 409 ratings, while Star Scholar averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Hanly or Star Scholar have ads?

Neither Hanly nor Star Scholar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hanly or Star Scholar?

Hanly ships an update every 2 weeks, and Star Scholar every 3 days. Most recently, Hanly was updated on October 30, 2026 and Star Scholar 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.*