Hanzi Helper vs Inkdrift

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 — 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

Stop translating. Start reading. Inkdrift is a distraction-free reading experience for language learners. Tap any word for an instant definition, or hold a sentence for a full translation—without ever leaving your page. Reading in a new language shouldn't mean constantly switching to a dictionary app, losing your place, and breaking your momentum. Inkdrift keeps you in the flow. Every definition is contextual, tailored specifically to what the word means in the passage you are reading right now. Start immediately with our built-in starter books in Chinese, Spanish, and German. Explore simplified historical tales—from Heroes of the Marsh to The Sword of El Cid to Hansel and Gretel. Already have your own reading material? Seamlessly import your own EPUB files to read whatever you like. Consistency is the key to fluency. Set a daily reading timer (10, 15, 20, or 30 minutes) and read until the session finishes. Track your daily pages read, maintain your reading streaks, and unlock cumulative reading badges to celebrate your milestones as you go. * Instant Context: Tap any word for an instant, contextual definition. * Full Translations: Hold a sentence for a complete translation, including pronunciation and notes. * Bring Your Own Books: Easily import any DRM-free EPUB file. * Inkdrift Library: Built-in graded stories in Chinese, Spanish, and German to get you started immediately. * Goal Trackers: Reading timers and session tracking to build a daily immersion habit. * Celebrate Wins: Earn cumulative reading badges as you hit new milestones. * Immersive UI: A beautiful, distraction-free interface designed to let you focus on the story.