First Mandarin vs Chinese Lessons
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
First Mandarin
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This language learning application is to complement our Chinese learning program and enable the children to practice speaking Mandarin as they follow the lessons in the application.
Chinese Lessons
Master Mandarin with structured lessons, interactive community, and smart progress tracking. Build daily habits and earn rewards as you learn practical conversations, character writing, and cultural insights.
- Structured video lessons
- Smart study tracker
- Interactive community
- Progress syncing across devices
- HSK 1-4 level coverage
- Pronunciation comparison tools
- Cultural immersion
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Learn Mandarin through structured lessons, daily habits & a supportive community. Discover the joy of learning Chinese – your all-in-one companion for mastering the world's most spoken language. Whether you're preparing for travel, business, or cultural exploration, we make Mandarin accessible and rewarding. Key Features Structured Video Lessons Learn from bite-sized tutorials covering practical conversations, character writing, and cultural insights. Progress from "nihao" to fluency with curriculum designed by language experts. Smart Study Tracker Build unbreakable habits with our streak-based check-in system. Earn rewards for consistent practice and watch your "Learning Fire" grow daily. Interactive Community Get feedback on pronunciation, join group challenges, and share milestones with global learners. Ask questions in our 24/7 discussion forums. Why Learners Love Us * Sync progress across devices * 200+ lessons covering HSK 1-4 levels * Pronunciation comparison tools * Cultural immersion through idioms & slang * Weekly progress reports & personalized tips Start your Chinese journey the smart way – one daily lesson at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First Mandarin at none against Chinese Lessons's 1. First Mandarin also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 19 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Chinese Lessons sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. First Mandarin asks for nothing beyond the download.
First Mandarin ships an update every 7 months, Chinese Lessons every 19 months. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.
| Parameter | First Mandarin | Chinese Lessons |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months — better | Every 19 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EDNOVATION (SEA) PTE. LTD. | 叶 李 |
In-app purchases
First Mandarin
No in-app purchases
Chinese Lessons
- Remove Ads$0.99
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