Comparison

Liquid Language vs Luma Chinese

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

Head to head
About

Liquid Language

Features
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Finally, a way to learn Chinese that feels less like studying and more like discovery. Stop memorizing endless vocabulary lists and start immersing yourself. Whether you love technology, ancient history, travel, or something else, you’ll receive daily stories that you can’t wait to read. Liquid Language transforms your learning journey by providing you with a constant stream of captivating stories based on your passions -- read more and supercharge your Mandarin! READ WITH CONFIDENCE Dive into any story without fear. Our intuitive in-text reading assistance is always there to help with unfamiliar characters. Get instant support for meanings, pronunciation, and context so you can stay immersed in the narrative without breaking your flow. STORIES THAT SPEAK TO YOU Forget dry, generic learner texts. Our library of stories are tailored to your interests and reading level. When you’re engaged with what you're reading, you learn faster and the habit sticks. The vocabulary you learn is relevant and memorable because it’s connected to topics you care about. Reading more is the fastest way to get better at it!

About

Luma Chinese

Features
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Luma Chinese helps learners build a gentle Chinese reading habit through warm picture-book stories. Instead of memorizing isolated words, Luma Chinese brings Chinese learning into a calm story-reading experience. Each story is designed to be read page by page, with Chinese text, pinyin, audio narration, and helpful translations when needed. Read at your own pace, listen to natural Chinese, and slowly grow more familiar with everyday words, sentence patterns, and story rhythm. What you can do in Luma Chinese: β€’ Read illustrated Chinese picture-book stories β€’ Turn pinyin and translations on or off β€’ Listen to page-by-page audio narration β€’ Revisit stories and build a calm reading habit β€’ Unlock all premium stories with one simple purchase Luma Chinese is designed for learners who want Chinese to feel softer, warmer, and less stressful. No subscription is required.

Screenshots

Liquid Language4 screens
Luma Chinese4 screens

Verdict

The call

Liquid Language and Luma Chinese 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Liquid Language sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Luma Chinese sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Liquid Language versus Luma Chinese: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiquid LanguageLuma Chinese
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS18.217.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size43 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaper Vector Inc.ε‰θƒœ 符

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Liquid Language

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • 6 Months$19.996 Months
  • Annual$34.991 Year
1 purchases

Luma Chinese

One-time1
  • Unlock All Stories$3.99

Questions

Is Liquid Language free?
Liquid Language is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Luma Chinese free?
Luma Chinese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Liquid Language or Luma Chinese have ads?
Neither Liquid Language nor Luma Chinese shows ads.

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