# Drops vs Learn Chinese

The clearest difference is ads: Learn Chinese at none against Drops's shown. Learn Chinese also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). Drops's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (72K vs 34). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drops sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Learn Chinese sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drops holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drops has 72K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Drops's written reviews are positive against 50% of Learn Chinese's.

Drops ships an update every 10 days, Learn Chinese monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drops | Learn Chinese |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-language-learning-games/id939540371/reviews)** | [4.4 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-hen-hao/id1000491576/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | **74.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#180** | — |
| Size | 198 MB | 516 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PLANB LABS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/527215806) | [Online Language Help](https://appshunter.io/developer/355913258) |

## What reviewers say

### Drops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-language-learning-games/id939540371)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Learn new languages through engaging games and visually appealing vocabulary exercises. Offers over 55 languages with custom illustrations and professional voiceovers. Track progress, unlock achievements, and become fluent with fun, game-like lessons.

**Highlights:** Gamified vocabulary learning, Visual learning with custom illustrations, 55+ languages available, Professional voice artist pronunciations, Progress tracking and achievements, Game-like lessons for effectiveness

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Genius for a month | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Curious for a month | $22.99 | per month |
| Holiday premium! | $39.99 | per year |
| All Language Learning Plans | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Vocabulary learning
- 👍 Unique and engaging learning activities
- 👍 Wide range of languages
- 👍 Customizable learning experience
- 👍 Effective for building vocabulary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate translations or pronunciations
- 🔒 Subscription model issues
- 👎 Limited to vocabulary, lacks grammar/sentence structure
- 👎 Repetitive and not enough variety in exercises

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and lost progress
- Crashes and performance problems

**Requested features**

- Add more grammar and sentence-level learning
- Improve accuracy of translations and pronunciations
- Provide more flexibility in time limits and review sessions
- Integrate more conversational practice
- Improve user interface and navigation


### Learn Chinese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-hen-hao/id1000491576)

Learn Mandarin Chinese with interactive lessons and engaging games. Master vocabulary, phrases, and grammar through real-life scenarios and native speaker audio. Track your progress across devices and improve pronunciation with fun quizzes.

**Highlights:** 70 real-life lessons, 3000+ vocabulary words and phrases, Hangman and Concentration games, Native speaker audio for pronunciation, Verb conjugation trainer, Progress tracking with iCloud syncing, Adaptive multiple-choice quizzes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pangaea Passport | $2.99 | per month |
| Pangaea Passport | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drops free?

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

### Is Learn Chinese free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drops or Learn Chinese?

Drops is rated higher. Drops averages 4.7 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Learn Chinese averages 4.4 from 34 ratings.

### Do Drops or Learn Chinese have ads?

Drops shows ads; Learn Chinese does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drops or Learn Chinese?

Drops ships an update every 10 days, and Learn Chinese monthly. Most recently, Drops was updated on November 12, 2026 and Learn Chinese on November 1, 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.*