# Niko Times vs ChantCode

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Niko Times | ChantCode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niko-times-language-learning/id6747726049/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chantcode-multiplication/id6799623130/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 268 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [S.Z. CODE AXOL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397144868) | [林锋 洪](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799481889) |

## What reviewers say

### Niko Times

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niko-times-language-learning/id6747726049)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly $4.99 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly $7.99 | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly $9.99 Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| Default subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly $14.99 | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly $14.99 | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly $19.99 | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly $29.99 | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly $39.99 | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly $49.99 | $49.99 | per year |


### ChantCode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chantcode-multiplication/id6799623130)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full ChantCode | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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