InterIELTS vs Hanzi Helper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
InterIELTS
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InterIELTS β Real IELTS Speaking Practice Anytime, Anywhere! Prepare for the IELTS Speaking test with authentic, up-to-date questions from past exams. InterIELTS is designed for IELTS candidates who want to improve their speaking skills, boost confidence, and achieve a higher band score. Why choose InterIELTS? Actual IELTS Speaking Questions: Practice with real questions used in previous IELTS exams. All Parts Covered: Prepare for Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of the Speaking test. Boost Confidence: Speak naturally and fluently with realistic exam practice. Convenient & Portable: Practice anytime, anywhereβperfect for busy students on the go. Track Your Progress: Identify strengths and weaknesses to focus your study efficiently. Who is InterIELTS for? Students preparing for the IELTS Speaking test. Anyone who wants to improve English speaking skills and fluency. Learners aiming for high band scores in the exam. How It Works: Open the app and choose the part of the Speaking test you want to practice. Read and listen to real exam questions. Record your answers, compare with model responses, and improve your performance. Benefits of Using InterIELTS: Learn the types of questions asked in the IELTS Speaking test. Practice speaking confidently under exam conditions. Improve vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar while responding naturally. Get familiar with the exam format to reduce anxiety on test day. Your Pocket IELTS Tutor: InterIELTS is like having an IELTS trainer in your pocket. Whether you are a beginner or aiming for a top score, practicing daily will make you feel ready for the real test. Start practicing today and take your IELTS Speaking skills to the next level!
Hanzi Helper
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Hanzi Helper lets you add pinyin transcription to just the difficult words in any Chinese text, so that you can focus on fluency and comprehension without the distraction or temptation of pinyin above every word. The user experience is simple and built for speed: Add a text, and start reading. Touch a word to toggle pinyin. Words with pinyin are added to a word list that can be studied, tested or exported. Save as many texts as you like: Sort, search, tag, star and filter texts so you can easily find and study them. There are many ways to add a text to Hanzi Helper: - Copy Chinese text from any app and paste it into Hanzi Helper - Paste a URL β Hanzi Helper will extract the text content - Scan an image or photo to add text via optical character recognition (OCR) - Use Hanzi Helper's share sheet from your browser or another app Voice features: - Listen to a voice read the text aloud, with karaoke-style highlighting of phrases - Toggle between speaking modes: continuous mode or single step mode Word study features: - Detailed dictionary definitions, with pronunciation, context sentences, and component character definitions - Test your recognition of difficult words by cycling through a text's selected words until all words are mastered - Word difficulty tags show the newest HSK 3.0 bands (1-6 and 7+) - See HSK word distributions for a text; bulk-add pinyin for any level - Toggle pinyin and tone mark visibility independently to test your learning - Choose your pinyin and tone mark colors: Switch between monochrome, character tones or HSK word level - Auto-add pinyin to new texts for words from a specific HSK level and up Additional features: - Per-paragraph translation into English - Switch between Simplified and Traditional Chinese characters - Switch between Apple's Chinese system font (PingFang) or Apple's downloadable Songti (serif) and Kaiti (standard script) fonts - Export and import texts for backup, to sync with other devices, or to share texts with others
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hanzi Helper at every 3 days against InterIELTS's weekly. InterIELTS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
InterIELTS ships an update weekly, Hanzi Helper every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | InterIELTS | Hanzi Helper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jamol Kholmirzaev | Stefan Geens |
In-app purchases
InterIELTS
No in-app purchases
Hanzi Helper
No in-app purchases
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