Comparison

Fluo vs Hanbang Chinese Helper

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Hanbang Chinese Helper

Features
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Hanbang helps Chinese learners look up, write, hear, and review HSK 3.0 vocabulary without needing an account or a network connection. It combines an offline Chinese dictionary with a structured study plan, stroke-order practice, audio support, and spaced review so each study session has a clear next step. Start with a lookup, then keep learning Search by Hanzi, pinyin with or without tones, or English meaning. Each entry can move straight into your study plan, so the words you look up do not disappear after one search. Learn by writing, not only tapping Hanbang includes Hanzi stroke-order animations, guided stroke practice, and writing quizzes for supported single characters. You practice the shape, sequence, sound, and meaning together instead of only memorizing card fronts and backs. Built around HSK 3.0 Choose an HSK level, set a daily word target, and follow a queue that mixes new vocabulary, in-progress learning, and due review. Hanbang tracks level progress, estimates session time, and keeps your daily goal visible. Smarter than a static deck Vocabulary moves through four learning passes before entering spaced review. Single characters and multi-character words get different prompts, including writing, tone, pinyin, and meaning challenges. Difficult items can return to earlier passes so weak spots get extra practice. Offline and private by design Hanbang stores dictionary content, progress, review logs, settings, and recent searches on your device. There is no required account, no backend dependency, and no cloud sync required to study. What makes Hanbang different: - Dictionary lookup and study planning are connected - HSK 3.0 vocabulary is organized into daily sessions - Stroke-order practice is part of the learning loop - Reviews adapt across learning, review, and mastery stages - Audio, examples, pinyin, meanings, and writing live in one place - Progress stays local on your device Hanbang is for learners who want a focused Chinese study app that turns lookup into long-term memory, without juggling multiple tools. Contact: - X: jeromexqian - GitHub: JeromeeX - Email: jeromexqian@outlook.com Jerome Xinglin Qian 2026 All rights reserved.

Screenshots

Fluo4 screens
Hanbang Chinese Helper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fluo at Free against Hanbang Chinese Helper's $5.99. Hanbang Chinese Helper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Fluo is free to download; Hanbang Chinese Helper costs $5.99 up front. Fluo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Hanbang Chinese Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fluo ships an update every 4 days, Hanbang Chinese Helper every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Fluo versus Hanbang Chinese Helper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFluoHanbang Chinese Helper
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB112 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFluo Inc星霖 钱

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Fluo

Subscriptions2
  • Fluo Premium Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Fluo Premium Annual Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

Hanbang Chinese Helper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fluo free?
Fluo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hanbang Chinese Helper free?
Hanbang Chinese Helper costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fluo or Hanbang Chinese Helper have ads?
Neither Fluo nor Hanbang Chinese Helper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fluo or Hanbang Chinese Helper?
Fluo ships an update every 4 days, and Hanbang Chinese Helper every 8 days. Most recently, Fluo was updated on October 31, 2026 and Hanbang Chinese Helper on October 31, 2026.

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