zhende vs Hanzi Workshop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
zhende
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Learn Mandarin from the short videos you'd actually watch. zhende turns real Chinese reels ā cooking, sports, culture, everyday talk ā into a comprehension-first learning feed. Every clip has an accurate transcript with pinyin and an English translation, and every word is tappable. ⢠A For-You feed tuned to what you understand ā clips are ranked so most of the words are ones you already know, so you learn from context instead of drills. ⢠Pinyin above every character, so you can read along before you can read hanzi. ⢠Tap any word for its meaning, part of speech, and a usage note. ⢠Save words and whole sentences to your deck. ⢠Review with spaced repetition ā each review jumps back to the exact moment the word was said. ⢠Browse by level (HSK 1ā6) and topic. ZHENDE PRO The reel feed is part of zhende Pro. A subscription unlocks the full stream of Chinese reels, with new clips added regularly. YOUR WORDS STAY YOURS Everything you save ā your vocabulary, your spaced-repetition reviews, and your stats ā stays free forever, even if your subscription ends. We charge for new reels, never for the words you've already earned. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS ⢠zhende Pro Annual ā $34.99 per year, including a 7-day free trial ⢠zhende Pro Monthly ā $7.99 per month Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://namearth5005.github.io/reelle-legal/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://namearth5005.github.io/reelle-legal/privacy-policy.html No account required. No ads. Just real Mandarin, made comprehensible.
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 ⢠Picture: connect early characters with the images that inspired them ⢠Logic: combine meanings to discover compound characters ⢠Sound: learn how semantic and phonetic components work together DESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS ⢠Guided first lesson with an animated hand ⢠Clear English meanings and pinyin ⢠Mandarin pronunciation and audio clues ⢠Optional hints when you need an extra step ⢠A recipe book that records discoveries ⢠50 handcrafted levels The first five levels are free. Hanzi Workshop Pro is an auto-renewing monthly subscription that unlocks levels 6ā50, 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 zhende's 2. zhende's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. zhende sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Hanzi Workshop asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | zhende | Hanzi Workshop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | ā |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nam Ken Yan Bouchara | 天å å |
In-app purchases
zhende
- zhende Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
- zhende Pro Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year
Hanzi Workshop
No in-app purchases









