PatternLab Jr vs Pinyin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
PatternLab Jr
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PatternLab Junior helps Grades 1โ6 see patterns and explain the rule in words. Each session shows one pattern, asks the student to write the rule first, then ends by saving a Pattern Card or Mistake Card. The Library becomes a growing gallery of how patterns were explained.
Pinyin
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Type or paste Chinese and read it straight away: the pinyin appears above every character, with the correct tone marks. A sentence from a chat, a line from a textbook, a word you just met โ paste it in and read it. WHAT IT DOES - Type or paste Chinese โ a word, a sentence or a whole page โ and the pinyin appears above every character - Correct tone marks throughout (nว, hวo, xiรจ), so you can say it, not just recognize it - Tap any character to enlarge it, so small print stays readable - A camera is there when you want it: photograph a textbook page, a menu or a label to bring the characters in, see the pinyin over the picture, and save the page to read again later BUILT TO STAY OUT OF THE WAY No account, no sign-up, no ads, no tracking. Everything runs on your device โ your text and your photos never leave your phone. Available in 32 languages, and you can choose which one in Settings, whatever your phone is set to. WHAT COSTS WHAT Typing, pasting and reading pinyin are free and unlimited, forever. The camera comes with 30 free scans; after that one small one-time purchase unlocks unlimited scanning, pinyin over the picture and saved pages. No subscription. Questions or suggestions? pinyinhelper@bechample.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PatternLab Jr at 13.0 against Pinyin's 18.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | PatternLab Jr | Pinyin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 18.4 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hoang Nguyen Minh | Bechample GmbH |
In-app purchases
PatternLab Jr
No in-app purchases
Pinyin
No in-app purchases
Questions
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