# Coco vs Bamlu

The clearest difference is rating: Coco at 5.0 against Bamlu's 4.5. Coco also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Bamlu's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coco sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Bamlu sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Coco holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

Coco ships an update fortnightly, Bamlu every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coco | Bamlu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coco-read-and-learn-chinese/id6761327726/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bamlu/id6815228696/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 109 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeremy Pitault](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735120953) | [ALBERT STEEN FELDT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864344212) |

## 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 |


### Bamlu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bamlu/id6815228696)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BAMLU Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| BAMLU Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| BAMLU Pro Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| BAMLU Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| BAMLU Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| 30 minutes with your teacher | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60 minutes with your teacher | $9.99 | one-time |
| 120 minutes with your teacher | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coco free?

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

### Is Bamlu free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Coco or Bamlu?

Coco is rated higher. Coco averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Bamlu averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Coco or Bamlu have ads?

Both Coco and Bamlu show ads.

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

Coco ships an update fortnightly, and Bamlu every 2 days. Most recently, Coco was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bamlu on October 24, 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.*