Comparison

Learn Chinese vs VietLoop

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

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About

Learn Chinese

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1000 words. That's all you need to understand 80% of everyday Mandarin. Stop studying textbook Chinese. Chinese 1000 teaches the exact words Chinese people actually use — in conversations, at restaurants, in meetings, and on the street. Every word is hand-picked for real-world frequency, so you learn what matters first. Whether you're studying for HSK 1-4, preparing for a trip to China, or connecting with Chinese-speaking friends and family — these 1000 words are your foundation. ■ 1000 Essential Words — 25 categories covering greetings, food, travel, shopping, emotions, business, and more. Every word chosen for frequency in real Mandarin conversations. ■ HSK Ready — Core vocabulary aligned with HSK 1-4 word lists. Build exam confidence and real fluency at the same time. ■ Spaced Repetition (SM-2) — Scientifically proven algorithm schedules reviews at the perfect moment. Words stick in long-term memory, not just for the test. ■ Pinyin + Tones — Every word displayed with pinyin and tone marks. Hear native pronunciation and see the tones clearly to master Mandarin's most challenging aspect. ■ Simplified & Traditional Chinese — Switch between simplified and traditional characters. Perfect for learners targeting Mainland China or Taiwan/Hong Kong. ■ Smart Quizzes — Multiple choice, listening comprehension, and spelling challenges. Timed rounds with accuracy tracking, combos, and XP rewards. ■ Word-by-Word Breakdown — Every example sentence analyzed character by character with pinyin and translations. See exactly how Mandarin sentences are built. ■ Sleep Mode — Fall asleep to Mandarin. Background audio with lock screen controls plays words and sentences on repeat. ■ Auto-Play — Hands-free category review. Perfect for commutes, cooking, or any time your hands are busy. ■ Pronunciation Practice — Speak Mandarin words aloud and get instant feedback with speech recognition. ■ Progress Tracking — XP, levels, daily streaks, and detailed stats. Watch your Mandarin grow day by day. ■ Dark Mode — Study comfortably day or night. ■ Cloud Sync — Sign in with Apple or Google to sync progress across all your devices. 1000 words. 25 categories. HSK to fluency. Your Mandarin journey starts now. LEVEL 2 · NEXT 1000 WORDS (optional one-time purchase) Finished the first 1000? Level 2 adds 1000 more intermediate words across 25 new topics — from opinions and feelings to work, travel, technology and news — with the same native audio, example sentences and word-by-word breakdowns. The first Level 2 topic (Grammar Words) is free to try; a single one-time purchase unlocks all 25. The original 1000 words stay completely free. LANGUAGE EXCHANGE (optional, sign-in required) Meet native speakers who are learning your language and practice together. Create a profile with your languages and photos, browse partners, and chat one-on-one with text, photos and voice messages. Built-in safety: content filtering, blurred photos from new contacts, and block and report on every profile and message. — Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lang1000.100for1.com/support.html

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VietLoop

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VietLoopは、ベトナム語の日常会話フレーズを聞き流しで練習できるリスニングアプリです。 あいさつ、旅行、買い物、食事、ホテル、移動など、日常会話で使いやすいベトナム語フレーズをカテゴリ別に収録。日本語からベトナム語、ベトナム語から日本語、ベトナム語だけの再生モードを切り替えながら、耳でくり返し覚えられます。 アプリを閉じてもバックグラウンドで再生できるため、通勤中、散歩中、家事や作業中の聞き流し学習にも向いています。再生速度やフレーズ間隔を調整し、自分のペースでリスニング練習を続けられます。 無料で基本フレーズを体験できます。VietLoop Premiumでは、すべてのカテゴリ、シャッフル再生、ベトナム語だけモード、フレーズ間隔の詳細設定を利用できます。 ベトナム語をこれから始める初心者、日常会話を耳から覚えたい人、旅行前に短いフレーズを聞き慣れておきたい人、リスニングと発音確認を習慣化したい人に向けたアプリです。

Screenshots

Learn Chinese4 screens
VietLoop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VietLoop at none against Learn Chinese's shown. VietLoop also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Learn Chinese sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and VietLoop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Learn Chinese versus VietLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn ChineseVietLoop
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size217 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerzhenyu songkotobaz

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Learn Chinese

Subscriptions1
  • Pro (Ad-Free)$0.991 Month
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Level 2 · Next 1000 Words$4.99
1 purchases

VietLoop

One-time1
  • VietLoop Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Learn Chinese free?
Learn Chinese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VietLoop free?
VietLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Learn Chinese or VietLoop have ads?
Learn Chinese shows ads; VietLoop does not.

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