Bopomofo Master vs ChatNative
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bopomofo Master
This app helps users learn Traditional Chinese characters and Zhuyin (注音) through interactive mini-games. It offers practice in reading, typing, and listening, with features to track progress and maintain learning streaks. A dedicated Kids Playroom provides a playful environment for young learners to develop listening skills.
- Learn Zhuyin and Traditional Chinese
- Interactive mini-games
- Reading, typing, and listening practice
- Progress tracking and streaks
- Dedicated Kids Playroom
- Tap and explore Zhuyin sounds
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Learn Zhuyin (Bopomofo / 注音) step by step with guided lessons, listening, typing, Traditional Chinese characters and games. Bopomofo Master helps you go beyond memorising the symbols. Start with Bopomofo Foundations, a structured course that introduces Zhuyin in small steps, combines symbols into real syllables and reinforces what you learn through listening, review and checkpoints. Then practise at your own pace with games designed to build recognition, listening, reading and typing skills. Learn step by step - Guided Lessons — follow structured courses with clear progress, review and checkpoints - Bopomofo Foundations — start from zero and learn how Zhuyin symbols combine into real Mandarin sounds and syllables - Practice what you learn anytime through the app’s games and exercises Practise in different ways - Sound Master — hear a word and choose the Zhuyin you heard, with slow playback when you need a closer listen - Character Master — connect Traditional Chinese characters with their Zhuyin pronunciation - Sentence Typer — practise typing complete Chinese sentences with a Zhuyin keyboard - Symbol Match — build speed and confidence recognising Bopomofo symbols - Rocket Master — test your knowledge in a fast-paced challenge - My Words — save characters you encounter, organise them into collections and practise them anytime - Symbol Library — review Zhuyin symbols, sounds and examples whenever you need them Stay motivated Build a daily streak, earn XP, improve your scores and compare your progress on the leaderboards. Hard Mode gives experienced learners a tougher challenge with more similar-looking and similar-sounding answers. Made for different learners Whether you are starting Zhuyin from zero, learning Traditional Chinese, improving your Mandarin listening, or practising the Bopomofo keyboard, you can move between guided lessons and free practice depending on what you want to work on. There is also a dedicated Kid Mode with simple, colourful activities for younger learners. Kids can explore Zhuyin sounds, match what they hear and play in the Kids Playroom without needing to read Chinese first. From your first symbols to reading, listening and typing with Zhuyin, Bopomofo Master gives you a structured way to learn and plenty of ways to keep practising.
ChatNative
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Learn Chinese through real conversations, not flashcards. ChatNative matches you with language partners and keeps the chat readable. When a word is new, a short translation sits under it so you can stay in the conversation instead of jumping out to a dictionary. Tap any word to mark it unknown, recognised, or known. As you learn, the extra help fades. Word help that stays in the chat Unknown words show a translation underneath — Chinese keeps pinyin Colour cues show what’s new, seen before, recognised, or known Tap a word for a definition and example in context Long-press to mark a whole phrase as one item Check grammar before you send, or translate a full sentence when you need it Hold to send a voice message, then read the transcript Meet people who want to practise Turn on 'Looking' to join the partner pool Each day you get a few people who speak the language you’re learning and are learning yours You choose who to message - there is no hidden ranking New chats can suggest icebreakers from both bios and interests Speak, then turn the call into a lesson Jump into a 12-minute audio-only call with guided topics — no camera required Live captions appear as you talk Optionally record (both people must agree) and get a transcript Replay the call, tap words the same way you do in chat, and keep a learning streak A home-screen widget shows your streak and a daily tip so practice stays visible. Built for English and Chinese ChatNative is for people learning English or Mandarin Chinese. Your partner’s wording stays theirs. The app only marks the words you have not learned yet, so the conversation stays real and a little above your level. Stay in control Block and report are built in. You decide who to talk to, whether a call is recorded, and when you are looking for new partners. Chat with people. Keep the words you need. Speak when you are ready.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChatNative at none against Bopomofo Master's 3. ChatNative also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Bopomofo Master sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ChatNative asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bopomofo Master ships an update every 3 weeks, ChatNative weekly. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Bopomofo Master | ChatNative |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Florent PORROT | LEWIS JOHN ANTONY LOVETTTE |
In-app purchases
Bopomofo Master
- Monthly Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- 6-month Premium Subscription$9.996 Months
- Lifetime Premium$14.99
ChatNative
No in-app purchases
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