# Jade vs ScriptPad

The clearest difference is rating: Jade at 4.4 against ScriptPad's 3.0. Jade also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (17 vs 1). ScriptPad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jade sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ScriptPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Jade holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jade has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Jade ships an update every 3 days, ScriptPad monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jade | ScriptPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jade-chinese-dictionary/id6761440958/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptpad-chinese-writing/id6761488149/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 305 MB | 406 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carlo Hafeneger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884283276) | [Hugo Alberto Garza Jr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885629260) |

## What reviewers say

### Jade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jade-chinese-dictionary/id6761440958)

This app offers a smart Chinese dictionary and learning companion for everyday use. It provides instant lookups by Hanzi, pinyin, or English, with essential information first and deeper context available. Features include flashcards, spaced repetition, and a tool to understand Chinese text from your surroundings.

**Highlights:** Fast Chinese dictionary search, Search by Hanzi, pinyin, or English, Simplified and Traditional script display, Flashcard creation and custom decks, Spaced repetition review sessions, Offline dictionary lookup, Real-world text recognition (Jade Lens)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jade Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Jade Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### 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 Jade free?

Jade 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, Jade or ScriptPad?

Jade is rated higher. Jade averages 4.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while ScriptPad averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Jade or ScriptPad have ads?

Jade shows ads; ScriptPad does not.

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

Jade ships an update every 3 days, and ScriptPad monthly. Most recently, Jade was updated on October 24, 2026 and ScriptPad on October 25, 2026.

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