Yikou vs 木语 Muyu Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Yikou
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Learn Mandarin one useful bite at a time. Yikou brings pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, speaking practice, and short readings into one calm learning path. START WITH THE SOUNDS Explore the four tones, 23 initials, and 24 finals. Tap any sound or example to hear Mandarin audio, then use the tone quiz to check what you recognize. BUILD A PRACTICAL FOUNDATION Work through 30 units with 959 words, lesson texts, short readings, and quizzes. Review 141 grammar points with examples when you need a clearer explanation. SPEAK, LISTEN, AND RESPOND Practice 26 useful phrases and 13 dialogue scenes. On iPhone or iPad, choose the microphone to receive transcription-based, character-level feedback on a phrase you say. KEEP CHINESE CURRENT Browse 28 slang terms and memes, 50 short stories, and 50 original fictional mini-news items created for reading practice. MADE FOR MORE LEARNERS The interface and learning content are available in English, Korean, Japanese, Thai, German, and Russian. Current version: free, with no ads, account, subscription, or in-app purchase. An internet connection is required to load lessons and media.
木语 Muyu Reader
This app offers graded Chinese stories with natural Mandarin audio, vocabulary support, and translation tools. It helps learners of all levels build confidence by reading and listening to engaging content tailored to their HSK proficiency.
- Graded Chinese stories for HSK 1-6
- Natural Mandarin audio
- Tap-to-define vocabulary
- Full-text pinyin and translations
- Vocabulary review
- Offline study
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Learn Chinese through stories that match your level. Muyu Reader combines graded reading, natural Mandarin audio, vocabulary support, and clear learning tools in one focused experience. Choose an HSK level, follow engaging stories chapter by chapter, and build confidence as you read and listen. Key features: • Graded Chinese stories for HSK 1–6 • Natural Mandarin audio for supported stories • Tap words to view pinyin and English definitions • Full-text pinyin and English translations • Vocabulary review with contextual examples • Reading progress and learning statistics • Downloaded content for convenient offline study Whether you are beginning Chinese or strengthening advanced reading skills, Muyu Reader helps you learn vocabulary in context and develop a more natural feel for the language. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 木语 Muyu Reader at every 6 days against Yikou's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Yikou ships an update fortnightly, 木语 Muyu Reader every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yikou | 木语 Muyu Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 149 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Yeonni Lee | 海慧 赵 |
In-app purchases
Yikou
No in-app purchases
木语 Muyu Reader
No in-app purchases
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