# MyMandarin vs ScriptPad

The clearest difference is rating: MyMandarin at 4.4 against ScriptPad's 3.0. MyMandarin also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (15 vs 1). ScriptPad's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyMandarin sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and ScriptPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MyMandarin holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyMandarin has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MyMandarin ships an update every 3 days, ScriptPad monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyMandarin | ScriptPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mymandarin-learn-chinese/id6760954288/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptpad-chinese-writing/id6761488149/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 177 MB | 406 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyMandarin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835185298) | [Hugo Alberto Garza Jr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885629260) |

## What reviewers say

### MyMandarin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mymandarin-learn-chinese/id6760954288)

Master Mandarin Chinese with personalized daily sessions that adapt to your learning style. Practice speaking with an AI coach, read engaging stories, and improve writing skills with interactive feedback. Save and review vocabulary using spaced repetition to build fluency.

**Highlights:** Personalized daily learning sessions, AI-powered speaking practice with feedback, Interactive writing and character stroke practice, Graded reading stories with tap-to-define, Adaptive spaced repetition for vocabulary, HSK-aligned learning paths

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MyMandarin Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| Dragon Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Bamboo Annual Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| Dragon Annual Subscription | $179.99 | per year |


### ScriptPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptpad-chinese-writing/id6761488149)

Master Chinese writing with animated stroke guides, interactive practice, and pronunciation comparison. Learn vocabulary through structured lessons and engaging games, all available offline. Create custom lessons from any text.

**Highlights:** Animated stroke-order guides, Interactive writing canvas, Pronunciation practice with recording, Structured vocabulary lessons, Gamified learning activities, Custom lesson creation, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyMandarin free?

MyMandarin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ScriptPad free?

ScriptPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MyMandarin or ScriptPad?

MyMandarin is rated higher. MyMandarin averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while ScriptPad averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MyMandarin or ScriptPad have ads?

Neither MyMandarin nor ScriptPad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyMandarin or ScriptPad?

MyMandarin ships an update every 3 days, and ScriptPad monthly. Most recently, MyMandarin was updated on October 31, 2026 and ScriptPad on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*