Hanvera vs XiaoLearn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hanvera
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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/
XiaoLearn
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XiaoLearn is a complete method for learning Mandarin Chinese, built on the Common European Framework (CEFR), from A1 to C2. A PATH THAT GUIDES YOU • Over 400 progressive lessons: vocabulary, grammar, character writing, listening and reading • A review test at the end of each level, to confirm what you know before moving on • An adaptive placement test, so you start at the right level REMEMBER FOR GOOD • Nearly 3,000 vocabulary cards with native audio, pinyin and examples • Smart spaced repetition: each word comes back just before you would forget it • Create your own cards, and annotate the ones from the catalogue TRAIN YOUR EAR AND YOUR VOICE • Situational audio dialogues: at a restaurant, at a hotel, in a job interview… • Character dictation and pronunciation practice with detailed feedback • Graded readings by level, with comprehension quizzes PROF. XIAO, YOUR AI TUTOR • Ask grammar or vocabulary questions at any time • Hold a conversation in Chinese: Prof. Xiao corrects your mistakes by rephrasing them naturally PROGRESS BY PLAYING • Mini-games, timed challenges and battles against other learners • Leaderboard, daily streaks and an avatar that grows with your progress • HSK exam simulator: timed mock papers in the official format PREPARE FOR THE HSK • HSK 1 to 6 vocabulary built into the path • Mock papers marked like the real exam XiaoLearn is free to use. A Premium subscription (monthly or lifetime) unlocks all lessons, audio content and advanced features. Prices are shown in the app; the monthly subscription renews automatically and can be managed from your App Store account settings. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: XiaoLearn at every 2 days against Hanvera's every 10 days. 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
Both are free to download. Hanvera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and XiaoLearn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Hanvera ships an update every 10 days, XiaoLearn every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hanvera | XiaoLearn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 向东 刘 | Perrine Quennehen |
In-app purchases
Hanvera
- Pro Basic Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Pro Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
XiaoLearn
- XiaoLearn Premium — mensuel$12.001 Month
- Accès à vie$89.00









