NiNow vs Hanzi Daily
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
NiNow
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NiNowβ We learn how you learn Welcome to the first AI-Native language learning app for English speakers learning Mandarin Chinese! Are you stagnating, not sure where to start, or tired of the same cheesy content in other apps? So were we, that's why we created NiNow. NiNow is built around conversations, and builds and tracks your knowledge along the way. We tailor the experience to your needs and interests, whether it's landing a job, connecting with family, or just challenging yourself. Learning Chinese is particularly hard for English speakers, and the hurdles that come with understanding tones, reading an entirely different character system, and speaking effectively can make it feel like giving up is the only option. We're here to fix that, and bring the world together a little more. You'll meet Coco, your always-ready AI tutor who can help you with more than just rote vocabulary study. She understands your level, goals, and learning style and constantly adapts to your needs! Learning a language is about more than just memorizing wordsβ it's about connecting to new people and cultures. Whatever your goals are for learning Chinese, Coco will guide you on the fastest path. She can help you navigate learning vocabulary, cultural nuances, trending slang, and anything else you need to learn to reach your goals. Not everyone has a chance to be immersed in the Chinese language, and finding materials that are suitable for your level, engaging, and tailored toward your needs has not been possible before. Our team of expert educators has built an entirely new experience around how people learn fastest, get over hurdles, and stay consistent in their improvement of learning Chinese based on years of practical experience. Terms of use can be found at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Hanzi Daily
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Hanzi Daily helps beginners build confidence with Chinese characters through a small daily ritual. Learn 3 Chinese characters a day with clear visuals, pinyin, Mandarin pronunciation, English meanings, quick recall, and gentle review. The pace is intentionally small: easy enough to keep, meaningful enough to compound. Across a year, those daily lessons become a visible first path into Chinese characters. Hanzi Daily includes: Daily beginner-friendly character lessons Pinyin and Mandarin pronunciation Visual memory cues and English meanings Quick recall before check-in Review for learned characters Streaks, progress, and a learning curve Shareable progress cards Private iCloud backup for learning progress when iCloud is available Designed for curious beginners, young learners, heritage learners, travelers, professionals, and anyone who wants a calm first step into Chinese. Privacy Policy: https://hanzi-daily.pages.dev/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://hanzi-daily.pages.dev/terms By using this app, you agree to our Privacy Policy and the Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA).
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Verdict
NiNow and Hanzi Daily are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. NiNow sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $29.00 per month and Hanzi Daily sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.90 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | NiNow | Hanzi Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ninow Inc. | Beidiji (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
NiNow
- Explorer- Monthly$29.001 Month
- Fluent- Monthly$49.001 Month
- Explorer- Annual$299.001 Year
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- Fluent- Annual$499.001 Year
Hanzi Daily
- Monthly membership$19.901 Month
- Founder early bird$149.001 Year
- Yearly membership$199.001 Year









