Comparison

Tenmin vs BaoBao

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

Head to head
About

Tenmin

Practice speaking a new language with an AI tutor that feels human. Engage in live conversations, utilize an interactive whiteboard for vocabulary and visuals, and improve pronunciation through role-playing and real-world discussions. Perfect for learners of all levels seeking an immersive and effective language learning experience.

Highlights
  • Human-level AI conversations
  • Interactive whiteboard for visuals
  • Pronunciation correction
  • Roleplay scenarios
  • Live conversation practice
  • Vocabulary learning with visuals
Features
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Tenmin - Your AI Language Tutor! Master a new language with a personal AI tutor that feels human! Tenmin is your go-to app for conversational fluency. Practice speaking live with an AI tutor that adapts to your needs, using a dynamic whiteboard to teach vocab with visuals, correct pronunciation, roleplay scenarios, discuss trending news, and more. Whether you're learning English, French, Korean, or beyond, Tenmin makes language learning immersive, fun, and effective. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Why Tenmin? - Human-Level Conversations: Chat naturally with an AI that understands both your native and target languages for true personalization. - Interactive Whiteboard: Learn visually with real-time drawings, vocab pics, and lesson plans tailored to you. - Speak Confidently: Build fluency through live convos, pronunciation tips, and roleplays. Perfect for beginners to advanced learners! Join over 300,000 users who are already speaking with confidence! Download Tenmin now and chat your way to fluency.

About

BaoBao

Learn Mandarin Chinese through authentic stories, audiobooks, and videos. Features include side-by-side translation, native narration, a tap-to-translate dictionary, and gamified challenges to make learning engaging and effective.

Highlights
  • Authentic books & audiobooks with side-by-side translation
  • Native narration with adjustable speed
  • Tap-to-translate dictionary with HSK levels
  • Personal word bank & spaced-repetition flashcards
  • Gamified challenges and quizzes
  • Vocab-growth tracker
Features
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BaoBao | Learn to Read & Listen to Chinese from Real-Life Content Read Chinese in real contexts. BaoBao turns Mandarin audiobooks, bilingual news and short videos into an engaging study routine. Why learners choose BaoBao: Authentic books & audiobooks - Side-by-side translation in your language - Native narration with adjustable speed - Inline pinyin and grammar notes Bilingual news and videos Stay current while you study; every headline comes with dual subtitles and cultural context. Tap-to-translate dictionary One tap shows definitions, HSK level, stroke-order animation and example sentences. Personal word bank & smart flashcards Save any term. BaoBao's spaced-repetition flashcard system brings vocabulary and Chinese characters back for review at the right time, with example sentences to help the meaning stick. Gamified challenges Timed quizzes, streaks and word puzzles that make learning feel like play. In-app explanations Ask about any phrase and get a clear explanation in seconds. Vocab-growth tracker Track your ""words-known"" counter as you progress through lessons. Made for busy learners who want to - Learn during commutes with hands-free audio content - Combine entertainment with study - Build real-world vocabulary from authentic sources - Practice listening through native speech Content for every level Whether you're a beginner starting HSK 1 basics or an intermediate learner reading advanced prose, BaoBao offers content matched to your level; comprehensible without being watered down. (HSK is the official Chinese proficiency exam recognized by Chinese universities and employers.) Download BaoBao today A blend of Chinese dictionary, pinyin lookup, real-life reading, listening, and spaced-repetition review in one app. Study Mandarin at your own pace, with new content added regularly.

Screenshots

Tenmin4 screens
BaoBao4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tenmin and BaoBao both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 54% of Tenmin's written reviews are positive against 44% of BaoBao's. Tenmin also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 245). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Tenmin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and BaoBao sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Tenmin against 4.6 for BaoBao. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tenmin has 1.3K ratings behind it against 245, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Tenmin's written reviews are positive against 44% of BaoBao's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tenmin ships an update every 9 days, BaoBao every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tenmin versus BaoBao: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTenminBaoBao
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better4.6 (245 ratings)
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better245
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperViktor ShenQuan Pham

Customer experience

Tenmin

All ratings1,150 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative43.0%

BaoBao

All ratings245 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tenmin

Subscriptions3
  • Tenmin Pro (1 Month)$14.991 Month
  • Tenmin Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Tenmin Pro (1 Year)$89.991 Year
4 purchases

BaoBao

Subscriptions4
  • Plus+ 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • Plus+ 3 Months$24.993 Months
  • Premium 1 Year1 Year trial4 variants$49.991 Year
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  • Plus+ 1 Year$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Tenmin free?
Tenmin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BaoBao free?
BaoBao is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tenmin or BaoBao?
Tenmin is rated higher. Tenmin averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while BaoBao averages 4.6 from 245 ratings.
Do Tenmin or BaoBao have ads?
Neither Tenmin nor BaoBao shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tenmin or BaoBao?
Tenmin ships an update every 9 days, and BaoBao every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tenmin was updated on October 30, 2026 and BaoBao on October 30, 2026.

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