# Tenmin vs BaoBao

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Tenmin | BaoBao |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tenmin-language-learning/id6742799082/reviews)** | [4.6 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baobao-learn-mandarin-chinese/id6745503233/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 245 |
| Positive reviews | **53.8% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Viktor Shen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738570294) | [Quan Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808376254) |

## What reviewers say

### Tenmin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tenmin-language-learning/id6742799082)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tenmin Pro (1 Month) | $14.99 | per month |
| Tenmin Pro (1 Year) | $89.99 | per year |
| Tenmin Pro (1 Year) | $89.99 | per year |


### BaoBao

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baobao-learn-mandarin-chinese/id6745503233)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus+ 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Plus+ 3 Months | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Plus+ 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*