Comparison

LingPal vs Hanvera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LingPal

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Learn Japanese, Korean, French, or English—and practice using what you learn. LingPal brings together short lessons, speaking practice, and AI conversations to help you turn new words into something you can say. Whether you’re starting with Japanese kana, building everyday vocabulary, or returning to a language you’ve studied before, choose your next lesson and keep going. BUILD A FOUNDATION, ONE LESSON AT A TIME • Follow structured courses with beginner, intermediate, and advanced content. • Learn vocabulary, grammar, and useful expressions through interactive exercises. • Practice listening, matching, sentence building, and fill-in-the-blank questions. PRACTICE OUT LOUD • Listen to words and sentences, record yourself, and check pronunciation feedback. • Rehearse everyday situations, from ordering a drink to checking in at a hotel. • Take turns with an AI conversation partner in the language you’re learning. MAKE YOUR MISTAKES PART OF YOUR PROGRESS • Return to incorrect answers and practice the material that needs another try. • Use daily review and focused exercises for grammar, listening, pronunciation, writing, and speaking. • Track completed lessons, XP, and your learning streak. GET STARTED WITH JAPANESE CHARACTERS • Practice hiragana and katakana in guided lessons. • Follow stroke-order demonstrations and try writing kana yourself. Choose a language. Listen, speak, and review. Start your next lesson with LingPal. SUBSCRIPTIONS & AVAILABILITY Some courses and features require a subscription. AI conversations require a subscription and an internet connection. Speech features depend on device permissions and availability. Available features and subscription options are shown in the app before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Questions or feedback? Contact atlasai.global@gmail.com. Terms of Use: https://atlasai.it.com/manage/data/page/view/LingPal_TermsofUse Privacy Policy: https://atlasai.it.com/manage/data/page/view/LingPal_PrivacyPolicy

About

Hanvera

Features
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Hanvera helps you practice Mandarin Chinese vocabulary with pinyin, tones, and spaced repetition. WHY HANVERA? • Tone Trainer — hear Mandarin and identify the correct tone • HSK-aligned word lists — structured path from HSK 1 upward • 4 practice modes — flashcards, listening, pinyin dictation, tone identification • Spaced repetition — words you struggle with come back sooner • Clear plans — Basic for HSK 2; Plus & Yearly for every Pro HSK level we ship PRACTICE MODES 1. Flashcards — see the character, recall the meaning 2. Listen & Meaning — hear Chinese, pick the English answer 3. Pinyin Dictation — hear Chinese, type the pinyin 4. Tone Trainer — identify the correct tone (Pro) FREE TIER • Complete HSK 1 • Limited practice rounds per day (guest or signed-in free account) PRO BASIC ($2.99/month; eligible new subscribers: $0.99 first month) • HSK 2 vocabulary • Unlimited practice • Tone Trainer • iCloud progress backup PRO PLUS ($4.99/month) & PRO YEARLY ($39.99/year) • Everything in Pro Basic • All Pro HSK levels available in the app (HSK 2–4 now; HSK 5–6 included when released, at no extra charge) Built for beginners and HSK learners who want focused vocabulary practice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LingPal4 screens
Hanvera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hanvera at every 10 days against LingPal's every 5 weeks. Hanvera also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LingPal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Hanvera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LingPal ships an update every 5 weeks, Hanvera every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
LingPal versus Hanvera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingPalHanvera
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperATLASAI LIMITED向东 刘

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LingPal

Subscriptions3
  • LingPal Pro 1 Week$5.997 Days
  • LingPal Pro 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • LingPal Pro(3-Day Free Trial)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
3 purchases

Hanvera

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Basic Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is LingPal free?
LingPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hanvera free?
Hanvera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LingPal or Hanvera have ads?
Neither LingPal nor Hanvera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LingPal or Hanvera?
LingPal ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hanvera every 10 days. Most recently, LingPal was updated on October 31, 2026 and Hanvera on October 28, 2026.

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