Comparison

Niko Times vs ChantCode

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

Head to head
About

Niko Times

Learn languages by reading simplified local news articles. Tap on words for instant translations and spelling hints. Discover new languages like a puzzle with continuously updated sources and languages.

Highlights
  • Learn languages via local news
  • Simplified articles for beginners
  • Interactive word translation
  • Fine-tuned hints for learning
  • Continuously updated content
  • Multiple languages supported
Features
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Niko Times - is an app that helps you learn languages by reading the local news. Each news article is simplified to beginners level. You will treat language like a puzzle ready to be discovered with our fine tuned hints. Just tap on the word to get a translation and spelling. We are continuously working on increasing the number of news sources and languages supported! Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/greekly/privacy-policy Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact us: info@codeaxolot.com

About

ChantCode

This app helps children master multiplication facts through engaging rhythmic chants and focused recall practice. It guides users from learning individual times tables to mixed multiplication challenges, fostering fluency and automaticity.

Highlights
  • Rhythmic multiplication chants
  • Memorization of multiplication facts
  • Rapid question-and-answer recall
  • Interactive learning challenges
  • Progressive practice from individual to mixed tables
Features
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Discover a traditional Chinese multiplication method with over 2,000 years of history, used by 1 billion people today. Learn its 36 core chants in English and put them into practice in tower games. ChantCode brings traditional Chinese multiplication chants to English-speaking families through original recordings, spoken patterns and focused recall practice. Just 36 core chants cover the unique multiplication facts from 2 × 2 through 9 × 9. Separate rules explain multiplication by 1 and 10. LEARN ONE GROUP AT A TIME Start with the single chant in the 9s group and work through 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3 and 2. Listen and chant, recall the answer, recite independently for a parent, then take the group Test. Parent confirmation and a passed Test unlock the next group. Completed groups stay available for review. PUT THE CHANTS INTO PLAY Use multiplication answers to defend a castle in tower games. Clear multiplication Speed Tower Level 10 to unlock Division and Mixed challenges. Games provide practice alongside the group learning path. CONNECT THE FACTS Tests show both multiplication orders, helping children recognize that 6 × 7 and 7 × 6 share the same answer. A tens-and-ones keypad lets children build answers such as 70 + 2 = 72. LEARN TOGETHER Try the parent introduction, follow the Parent Guide and explore the ChantCode Book. Its interactive 36-fact chart lets you select a number to reveal all eight related facts. Learning and game progress are stored locally on your device. All 36 core chants, original recordings, multiplication music, learning activities, games and the ChantCode Book are included without an in-app purchase or subscription. No account, advertising or third-party analytics. Voice practice uses Apple's microphone and Speech services after permission is granted; some recognition may be processed by Apple. ChantCode does not retain microphone recordings or recognition transcripts. A Parent PIN protects sensitive actions, with device-authentication recovery on supported iPhone and iPad devices.

Screenshots

Niko Times4 screens
ChantCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ChantCode at 5.0 against Niko Times's 4.3. ChantCode also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Niko Times's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Niko Times sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ChantCode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChantCode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Niko Times has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Niko Times ships an update every 4 days, ChantCode every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Niko Times versus ChantCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNiko TimesChantCode
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB268 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperS.Z. CODE AXOL LTD林锋 洪

Customer experience

Niko Times

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

ChantCode

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Niko Times

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly $4.993 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly $7.997 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Monthly $9.99 Trial7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Default subscription$9.991 Month
  • Monthly $14.99$14.991 Month
  • Monthly $14.997 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Yearly $19.99$19.991 Year
  • Yearly $29.99$29.991 Year
  • Yearly $39.997 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly $49.997 Days trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

ChantCode

One-time1
  • Unlock Full ChantCode$9.99

Questions

Is Niko Times free?
Niko Times is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChantCode free?
ChantCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Niko Times or ChantCode?
ChantCode is rated higher. Niko Times averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while ChantCode averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Niko Times or ChantCode have ads?
Neither Niko Times nor ChantCode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Niko Times or ChantCode?
Niko Times ships an update every 4 days, and ChantCode every 5 days. Most recently, Niko Times was updated on October 30, 2026 and ChantCode on October 31, 2026.

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