# Coco vs ScriptPad

The clearest difference is rating: Coco at 5.0 against ScriptPad's 3.0. Coco also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). ScriptPad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coco sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and ScriptPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Coco holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coco has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Coco ships an update fortnightly, ScriptPad monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coco | ScriptPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coco-read-and-learn-chinese/id6761327726/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptpad-chinese-writing/id6761488149/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 109 MB | 406 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeremy Pitault](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735120953) | [Hugo Alberto Garza Jr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885629260) |

## What reviewers say

### Coco

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coco-read-and-learn-chinese/id6761327726)

Learn Mandarin Chinese through engaging illustrated stories, native audio, and interactive tools. Build reading, vocabulary, and speaking skills in context with features like tap-to-translate and shadowing practice. Progress from beginner to advanced levels with HSK-aligned content.

**Highlights:** Illustrated graded readers, Tap-to-translate and pinyin support, Native Mandarin audio with slow mode, Shadowing practice for pronunciation, Contextual hanzi and vocabulary learning, SRS flashcards and quizzes, Offline reading and news articles

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $33.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $45.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $47.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $99.99 | 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 Coco free?

Coco 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, Coco or ScriptPad?

Coco is rated higher. Coco averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while ScriptPad averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Coco or ScriptPad have ads?

Coco shows ads; ScriptPad does not.

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

Coco ships an update fortnightly, and ScriptPad monthly. Most recently, Coco was updated on October 28, 2026 and ScriptPad on October 25, 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.*