Moyu vs Hanzi Workshop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Moyu
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Immerse yourself in Chinese every time you scroll. Moyu helps you build fluency with short, authentic Chinese videos. Follow captions that stay in sync, tap anything you donβt understand, save what matters, and keep watching without breaking the flow. LEARN CHINESE, ONE SCROLL AT A TIME β’ REAL CHINESE, READY TO SCROLL Explore curated clips, shows, music, interviews, and moreβcontent made for native speakers, not textbook dialogues. β’ UNDERSTAND EVERY LINE Follow timed Chinese captions with translations and optional Pinyin or Zhuyin. Tap any word for its meaning, pronunciation, and context. β’ BUILD VOCABULARY AS YOU WATCH Save words and complete lines in one tap. See how much of each videoβs vocabulary you know and what youβre still learning. β’ REVIEW WORDS IN CONTEXT Practice with smart flashcards, then replay the exact video moment where you found each word or line. β’ SEARCH THE WAY YOU THINK Search in Chinese, Pinyin, Zhuyin, or English, and find real video examples that show how words are actually used. β’ MAKE CHINESE YOURS Choose Simplified or Traditional characters, Pinyin or Zhuyin, playback modes, daily goals, streaks, and optional reminders. Replace a few minutes of ordinary scrolling with Chinese you can understand, save, and remember. Start with one video and build fluency one scroll at a time. Access to the app requires a paid Moyu Pro subscription, available as an in-app purchase. Privacy Policy: https://moyuchinese.com/en/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Hanzi Workshop
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Discover how Chinese characters are built, not just how they look. Hanzi Workshop turns radicals and character components into a hands-on discovery game. Drag familiar parts onto the fusion board, test combinations, hear Mandarin pronunciation, and reveal new characters through visual logic. LEARN IN THREE STAGES β’ Picture: connect early characters with the images that inspired them β’ Logic: combine meanings to discover compound characters β’ Sound: learn how semantic and phonetic components work together DESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS β’ Guided first lesson with an animated hand β’ Clear English meanings and pinyin β’ Mandarin pronunciation and audio clues β’ Optional hints when you need an extra step β’ A recipe book that records discoveries β’ 50 handcrafted levels The first five levels are free. Hanzi Workshop Pro is an auto-renewing monthly subscription that unlocks levels 6β50, the complete recipe book, and removes ads. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the purchase is confirmed. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.submox.com/hanzi-workshop/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hanzi Workshop at none against Moyu's 4. Moyu's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Moyu sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Hanzi Workshop asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Moyu | Hanzi Workshop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | β |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arel Alkim Yurtsevenler | 倩ε ε |
In-app purchases
Moyu
- Weekly Pro3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Monthly Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Yearly Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$59.99
Hanzi Workshop
No in-app purchases
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