# ChineseSkill vs Chinese Language Learning+

The clearest difference is ads: ChineseSkill at none against Chinese Language Learning+'s shown. ChineseSkill also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 6) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Chinese Language Learning+'s advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChineseSkill sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Chinese Language Learning+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ChineseSkill holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChineseSkill has 15K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of ChineseSkill's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chinese Language Learning+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ChineseSkill ships an update every 5 days, Chinese Language Learning+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChineseSkill | Chinese Language Learning+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chineseskill-learn-chinese/id777111034/reviews)** | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-language-learning-plus/id6462660971/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 388 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YIYAN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/938083469) | [DEVWORLD VIETAM COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867412933) |

## What reviewers say

### ChineseSkill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chineseskill-learn-chinese/id777111034)

Master Mandarin Chinese with interactive lessons, smart reviews, and AI-powered speaking practice. Learn Pinyin, Hanzi, vocabulary, and grammar for work, travel, or HSK exams. Improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

**Highlights:** Gamified bite-sized lessons, Native-speaker audio & video, Handwriting practice, Spaced Repetition System (SRS), AI Tutor with speech assessment, HSK preparation tools, Travel phrasebook

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly premium subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Quarterly subscription | $13.99 | per 3 months |
| Full Access (1 month) | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium+ (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium (Quarterly) | $25.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly premium subscription | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium+ (Quarterly) | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Chinese Learning Plan | $79.99 | per year |
| Full Access (1 Year) | $79.99 | per year |
| Full Access (1 Year) | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium+ (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime membership | $159.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime membership premium | $299.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime membership | $399.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for learning Chinese
- 🚀 Comprehensive and effective learning approach
- 💡 Helpful explanations and grammar notes
- 👍 Engaging and fun learning experience
- 👍 Versatile features (pinyin, characters, writing practice)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔒 Concerns about subscription cancellation and account issues
- 💰 Paid subscription required to access all features
- 🤔 Some lessons feel repetitive or lack progression
- 💬 Desire for more audio/speech practice features

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with syncing progress across devices
- Screen elements getting cut off on iPhone X
- Inconsistencies in lesson content and translations

**Requested features**

- Add more male voice options
- Improve lesson navigation and progress tracking
- Introduce gamification elements for motivation
- Provide more flexibility in disabling English translations


### Chinese Language Learning+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-language-learning-plus/id6462660971)

Master Mandarin Chinese with interactive mini-lessons covering Pinyin, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Designed by CSL teachers, it prepares you for HSK exams with speech assessment and handwriting practice.

**Highlights:** 500+ mini-lessons, HSK curriculum alignment, Automatic speech assessment, Chinese character handwriting, Gamified learning style, Offline learning support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learning Premium Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Three Months VIP | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| One Month VIP | $4.99 | per month |
| Learning Premium HalfYear Plan | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Learning Premium Annual Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Six Months VIP | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year VIP | $49.99 | per year |
| No ads Pack | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChineseSkill free?

ChineseSkill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chinese Language Learning+ free?

Chinese Language Learning+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ChineseSkill or Chinese Language Learning+?

ChineseSkill is rated higher. ChineseSkill averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Chinese Language Learning+ averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do ChineseSkill or Chinese Language Learning+ have ads?

Chinese Language Learning+ shows ads; ChineseSkill does not.

### Which is updated more often, ChineseSkill or Chinese Language Learning+?

ChineseSkill ships an update every 5 days, and Chinese Language Learning+ monthly. Most recently, ChineseSkill was updated on September 26, 2026 and Chinese Language Learning+ on September 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*