LearnStories vs HanStories
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LearnStories
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Learn Japanese, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Russian, and Italian through illustrated stories made for language learners. Tap any word to see its meaning, hear the pronunciation, and save it. Review saved words with spaced repetition flashcards so they actually stick. HOW IT WORKS 1. Discover — Browse graded stories from beginner (JLPT N5, HSK 1, CEFR A1) to advanced 2. Read — Tap any word for instant definitions, audio, and example sentences 3. Save — Build your personal vocabulary list as you read 4. Study — Review with flashcards using spaced repetition CREATE YOUR OWN STORIES Generate custom AI stories on any topic. Pick your language, difficulty level, page count, and art style — get a unique illustrated story in seconds. FEATURES · Graded readers for 5 languages · Tap-to-translate with dictionary and audio · Vocabulary tracking and highlighting · Spaced repetition flashcards with context · AI story creation · Art styles: Storybook, Manga, Anime, Watercolor, Pixel Art · Offline downloads SUPPORTED LEVELS · Japanese: JLPT N5 → N1 · Chinese: HSK 1 → 6 · Korean: TOPIK 1 → 6 · Spanish, Italian, Russian: CEFR A1 → C1 Start reading today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://learnstories.ai/privacy_policy
HanStories
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Learn Chinese through timeless myths and fables! Discover classic stories like The Tortoise and the Hare (龟兔赛跑) and Nüwa Mends the Sky (女娲补天). Each tale comes with accurate Pinyin, making pronunciation easy for beginners. Perfect for kids and adult learners who love culture and storytelling. Read, listen, and build your vocabulary naturally—one legend at a time. Download now and start your Chinese journey with the magic of ancient wisdom.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HanStories at every 6 weeks against LearnStories's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. LearnStories sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and HanStories sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LearnStories ships an update every 5 months, HanStories every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LearnStories | HanStories |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | ZYAGA LLC | 龙 程 |
In-app purchases
LearnStories
- Reader Monthly$9.991 Month
- Creator Monthly$24.991 Month
- 50 Pages$14.99
HanStories
- Chinese Story Monthly Membership$1.991 Month
- Chinese Story Quarterly Membership$3.993 Months
- Chinese Story Yearly Membership$9.991 Year









