# Language Reactor vs Study Chinese

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Language Reactor at 7 against Study Chinese's 1. Language Reactor also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Language Reactor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Study Chinese sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Language Reactor against 5.0 for Study Chinese. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Language Reactor has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Language Reactor ships an update every 4 days, Study Chinese every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Language Reactor | Study Chinese |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/language-reactor-linglass/id6777002920/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-chinese-learn-everyday/id6780555782/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 55 MB | 287 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ilia Furtaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777002922) | [Edrick Hartanto](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780555784) |

## What reviewers say

### Language Reactor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/language-reactor-linglass/id6777002920)

Learn languages by watching videos with dual subtitles and instant contextual translations. Save words, practice with spaced-repetition flashcards, and get AI-powered grammar explanations. Track your progress and master new vocabulary naturally.

**Highlights:** Dual subtitles on YouTube, Contextual word translation & pronunciation, AI grammar explanations, Spaced-repetition flashcards, Progress tracking, Supports 9 languages

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |


### Study Chinese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-chinese-learn-everyday/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 (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plus | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Language Reactor free?

Language Reactor 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, Language Reactor or Study Chinese?

Study Chinese is rated higher. Language Reactor averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Study Chinese averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Language Reactor or Study Chinese have ads?

Neither Language Reactor nor Study Chinese shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Language Reactor or Study Chinese?

Language Reactor ships an update every 4 days, and Study Chinese every 3 days. Most recently, Language Reactor was updated on October 21, 2026 and Study Chinese on October 16, 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.*