# Jade vs Study Chinese

The clearest difference is rating: Study Chinese at 5.0 against Jade's 4.4. Study Chinese also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Jade's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jade sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Study Chinese sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Study Chinese holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Jade's written reviews are positive against 100% of Study Chinese's.

Jade ships an update every 3 days, Study Chinese every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jade | Study Chinese |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jade-chinese-dictionary/id6761440958/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-chinese-learn-mandarin/id6780555782/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 305 MB | 296 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carlo Hafeneger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884283276) | [Edrick Hartanto](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780555784) |

## 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 |


### Study Chinese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-chinese-learn-mandarin/id6780555782)

Learn Mandarin through an engaging, game-like experience. Progress through levels with interactive drills, boss fights, and weekly challenges. Offers both classic and updated HSK tracks for comprehensive language acquisition.

**Highlights:** Gamified learning with islands and boss fights, Two HSK tracks (2.0 Classic and 3.0), Interactive drills: flashcards, matching, writing, speaking, Tone Studio for pronunciation practice, Weekly leagues and multiplayer challenges, Spaced repetition and graded readings, Home and Lock Screen widgets

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Study Chinese Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Study Chinese Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plus | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jade free?

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

### Is Study Chinese free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jade or Study Chinese?

Study Chinese is rated higher. Jade averages 4.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Study Chinese averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Jade or Study Chinese have ads?

Jade shows ads; Study Chinese does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jade or Study Chinese?

Jade ships an update every 3 days, and Study Chinese every 4 days. Most recently, Jade was updated on October 24, 2026 and Study Chinese 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.*