Comparison

普通话 vs Language Learning

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

普通话

This app helps users improve their Mandarin pronunciation, focusing on common mistakes like distinguishing between flat and curled tongue sounds. It provides instant feedback on spoken words and can even read handwritten characters aloud.

Highlights
  • Pronunciation feedback
  • Distinguish flat and curled tongue sounds
  • Handwriting recognition
  • Instant spoken word output
  • Patient daily teaching
Features
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说了一辈子的普通话,连最常用的几个字都说不对。 [老师 shi ]让你喊成 [老司 si]; [吃 chi 饭],成了 [疵 ci 饭]。别人不说你,因为人家不愿意天天跟你喊:[吃]不是[疵]! 很多南方人在北方生活了几十年,还是[老司 (师):疵(吃)饭了吗?]。这么简单的事你都干不了, 还号称能力强。要去闯世界? 先花一点时间,把最常用的几个字说清楚了再走吧! 南方人说普通话的最大障碍在于区分平舌(c s z)音和翘舌 (ch, sh, zh, r)音。其实很简单,翘舌就是把舌尖轻轻的往上往后弯一点。可咱南方人舌尖不灵,往往会咬牙切齿绷着脸去弯舌尖。 下载本应用,消一辈子的痛苦和羞愧! 【普通话难听】? 您说我听,我会马上告诉你对不对。我有无穷的耐心, 天天教你,直到你说准 为止。 【会写不会说】? 好办,您手写,我说给您听。

About

Language Learning

Features
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BaiBan — Speak Chinese with AI Learning the Chinese language is easier when you can actually practise speaking it. BaiBan is your AI Chinese tutor — helping you build Mandarin confidence through natural voice conversations, guided speaking practice, and gentle pronunciation feedback. Instead of only memorising words or repeating fixed phrases, you can talk with BaiBan about everyday situations, practise useful sentences, and improve step by step. Whether you are a beginner learning your first Chinese phrases or working toward HSK and more natural fluency, BaiBan gives you a calm space to practise without pressure or judgment. With BaiBan, you can: - Practise speaking Mandarin with an AI conversation partner - Learn useful Chinese phrases through real dialogue and guided scene practice - Get tone-by-tone pronunciation feedback so 妈, 麻, 马, and 骂 stop sounding the same - Read every reply with pinyin and hanzi side by side - Get help when you forget what to say - Receive gentle feedback on your speaking - Build vocabulary from conversations you actually use - Practise everyday scenarios like greetings, ordering food, travel, work, and daily life - Improve at your own pace with lessons that adapt to your level — from absolute beginner up through HSK 5+ BaiBan is designed for learners who want to speak Chinese, not just study it. Make mistakes safely. Speak more often. Build real Mandarin confidence with BaiBan. Have feedback or questions? Email us at daniel@baiban.app All conversation requires a subscription Terms: https://www.baiban.app/terms Privacy: https://www.baiban.app/privacy Support: https://www.baiban.app/support

Screenshots

普通话3 screens
Language Learning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 普通话 at none against Language Learning's 2. 普通话 also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). Language Learning's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Language Learning sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. 普通话 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

普通话 ships an update every 2 months, Language Learning fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
普通话 versus Language Learning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter普通话Language Learning
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhimalaya-softLeong Wen Xuan

In-app purchases

None

普通话

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Language Learning

Subscriptions2
  • BaiBan Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
  • BaiBan Pro Yearly$109.991 Year

Questions

Is 普通话 free?
普通话 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Language Learning free?
Language Learning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 普通话 or Language Learning have ads?
Neither 普通话 nor Language Learning shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 普通话 or Language Learning?
普通话 ships an update every 2 months, and Language Learning fortnightly. Most recently, 普通话 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Language Learning on October 31, 2026.

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