Comparison

Hanvera vs XiaoLearn

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

Head to head
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/

About

XiaoLearn

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Hanvera4 screens
XiaoLearn4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Hanvera versus XiaoLearn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHanveraXiaoLearn
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB82 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer向东 刘Perrine Quennehen

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Hanvera

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

XiaoLearn

Subscriptions1
  • XiaoLearn Premium — mensuel$12.001 Month
One-time1
  • Accès à vie$89.00

Questions

Is Hanvera free?
Hanvera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XiaoLearn free?
XiaoLearn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hanvera or XiaoLearn have ads?
Neither Hanvera nor XiaoLearn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hanvera or XiaoLearn?
Hanvera ships an update every 10 days, and XiaoLearn every 2 days. Most recently, Hanvera was updated on October 28, 2026 and XiaoLearn on October 10, 2026.

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