# CM TOEIC® MASTER vs HelloChinese

The clearest difference is rating: HelloChinese at 4.9 against CM TOEIC® MASTER's 4.3. HelloChinese also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 57%) and ratings volume (24K vs 3). CM TOEIC® MASTER's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CM TOEIC® MASTER sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and HelloChinese sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HelloChinese holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HelloChinese has 24K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of CM TOEIC® MASTER's written reviews are positive against 95% of HelloChinese's.

CM TOEIC® MASTER ships an update every 9 days, HelloChinese weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CM TOEIC® MASTER | HelloChinese |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cm-toeic-master/id942355056/reviews) | **[4.9 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellochinese-learn-chinese/id1001507516/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.9% of reviews | **94.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#118** |
| Size | 69 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CodeMobiles (Thailand) Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/393488233) | [HelloChinese Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1001507515) |

## What reviewers say

### CM TOEIC® MASTER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cm-toeic-master/id942355056)

Prepare for the TOEIC® test with practice and simulation tests created by expert instructors. Improve your English listening and reading skills anytime, anywhere, with explanations in Thai and English. Offline access to all test parts is available.

**Highlights:** Practice Listening and Reading sections, Simulation tests mirroring the real exam, Answers with Thai and English explanations, Offline access to all test parts, Vocabulary and grammar practice, Adaptable for CU-TEP and TU-GET tests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade Basic to Smart | $3.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to CM TOEIC Basic | $4.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to CM TOEIC Smart | $5.99 | one-time |


### HelloChinese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellochinese-learn-chinese/id1001507516)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app offers a fun and effective way to learn Mandarin Chinese from beginner to conversational levels. It combines game-based lessons, stories, videos, and speech recognition to help you master pronunciation, characters, and practical conversations while exploring Chinese culture.

**Highlights:** Game-based learning, Graded stories, Immersive lessons, Video lessons, Speech recognition, Character handwriting, HSK level courses

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HelloChinese Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| HelloChinese Premium+ | $16.99 | per month |
| HelloChinese Premium+ | $19.99 | per month |
| HelloChinese Premium | $25.99 | per 3 months |
| HelloChinese Premium | $48.99 | per year |
| HelloChinese Premium+ | $62.99 | per 6 months |
| HelloChinese Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| HelloChinese Premium+ | $89.99 | per 6 months |
| HelloChinese Premium+ | $104.99 | per year |
| HelloChinese Premium+ | $149.99 | per year |
| 300 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 750 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1650 coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to learn
- 👍 Engaging and fun
- 👍 Helpful for beginners
- 👍 Good for pronunciation practice
- 👍 Useful for learning Chinese characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent speech recognition
- 🐛 Audio quality issues in some videos
- 💰 Paywall limits access to full content
- 💰 Premium subscription is expensive

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional login issues
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- More advanced lessons beyond HSK3
- Option to toggle pinyin on a per-word basis
- Improved review system with more customization
- Addition of traditional Chinese characters
- More real-life conversation practice


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CM TOEIC® MASTER free?

CM TOEIC® MASTER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HelloChinese free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CM TOEIC® MASTER or HelloChinese?

HelloChinese is rated higher. CM TOEIC® MASTER averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while HelloChinese averages 4.9 from 24K ratings.

### Do CM TOEIC® MASTER or HelloChinese have ads?

Neither CM TOEIC® MASTER nor HelloChinese shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CM TOEIC® MASTER or HelloChinese?

CM TOEIC® MASTER ships an update every 9 days, and HelloChinese weekly. Most recently, CM TOEIC® MASTER was updated on October 15, 2026 and HelloChinese on October 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.*