MandarinDash vs Fluo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MandarinDash
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MandarinDash is the ultimate app for learning Mandarin Chinese with speed and accuracy. Whether you’re a beginner or advancing toward fluency, MandarinDash makes language learning simple, interactive, and effective.
Fluo
Master Chinese vocabulary with AI-powered sentences and spaced repetition. Learn words that matter to you through personalized reviews and interactive exercises. Get instant explanations and track your progress to build lasting language skills.
- AI-generated personalized sentences
- Spaced repetition for memory retention
- Topic-based vocabulary learning
- Active and passive recall modes
- Instant grammar and usage explanations
- Translate and learn from any text
- Progress tracking and daily goals
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The fastest way to build a Chinese vocabulary that actually lasts! Fluo combines spaced repetition — the most effective memory technique ever studied — with AI-generated sentences tailored to your exact level. No flashcard grinding. No generic lessons. Every word you learn stays learned, because every review is timed perfectly and every sentence is built just for you. Adaptive learning Every sentence adapts to where you are right now. Words you know appear alongside words you're learning, so you're always challenged but never overwhelmed. As you improve, your sentences evolve with you — and you can listen to native audio for every single one. Learn what you actually care about Pick your topic — food, travel, business, health, or anything you type in — and practice sentences built around the vocabulary that matters to you. No more memorizing words you'll never use. Every word tracked, nothing left to chance Tap any word to see how well you remember it. Fluo tracks your recall for every single word and schedules reviews at the optimal time. Words you struggle with come back sooner. Words you know well get spaced out. You just practice — the system handles the rest. Test yourself in both directions See Chinese and recall the meaning. See English and produce the Chinese. Fluo's active and passive recall modes push you from recognition to real production — the difference between understanding a menu and ordering from it. A tutor on every sentence Curious why a word is used a certain way? Wondering about grammar? Tap "Ask" on any sentence and get a clear, detailed explanation. It's like having a Chinese tutor available 24/7. Translate anything, learn from everything Paste any Chinese or English text into the translator and instantly see a word-by-word breakdown — color-coded by how well you know each word. Turn real-world Chinese into a learning opportunity. Stay on track Set daily goals, build a streak, and watch your vocabulary grow. Fluo keeps you consistent with clear progress tracking so you always know exactly where you stand. Built for learners who want results. Download Fluo and watch your vocab grow! Privacy policy: https://fluolearning.com/privacy Terms of service: https://fluolearning.com/terms Support: https://fluolearning.com/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MandarinDash at none against Fluo's 2. Fluo's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Fluo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. MandarinDash asks for nothing beyond the download.
MandarinDash ships an update every 4 months, Fluo every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MandarinDash | Fluo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | chaz STEWART | Fluo Inc |
In-app purchases
MandarinDash
No in-app purchases
Fluo
- Fluo Premium Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Fluo Premium Annual Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year









