# Talk Dim Sum vs Dan Gui

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dan Gui at none against Talk Dim Sum's 1. Dan Gui also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). Talk Dim Sum's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (345 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talk Dim Sum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dan Gui asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dan Gui holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talk Dim Sum has 345 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Talk Dim Sum ships an update every 3 days, Dan Gui every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talk Dim Sum | Dan Gui |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (345 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-dim-sum/id953929066/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dan-gui/id6760377803/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **345** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 115 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Technicat, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295241742) | [Chowbus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1053160528) |

## What reviewers say

### Talk Dim Sum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-dim-sum/id953929066)

Navigate Chinese and Chinese-adjacent cuisine with confidence. Hear pronunciations in Cantonese or Mandarin, search dishes in English or Chinese, and discover over 500 restaurants. Practice your speaking with speech-to-text and AI dish recognition.

**Highlights:** Cantonese and Mandarin pronunciation, English and Chinese search, Save favorite dishes, AI camera dish recognition, Speech-to-text pronunciation practice, Over 500 US restaurants listed

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Talk Dim Sum Pro | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning dim sum
- 👍 Useful for ordering food
- 👍 Helpful for non-native speakers
- 👍 Good visuals and audio
- 👍 Covers many dishes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes on picture tap
- 🐛 Speech sound not working
- 🐛 Incorrect Cantonese pronunciation
- 🐛 Wrong word usage
- 🐛 Audio recordings are bad

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when tapping on food pictures
- Speech function has no sound
- Cantonese voice pronunciations are incorrect
- Wrong word usage and pronunciation (Mandarin vs. Cantonese)
- Audio recordings are laughably bad

**Requested features**

- Add Boba names and rituals
- Add conversations for ordering
- Add more Chinese food items
- Add various teas


### Dan Gui

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dan-gui/id6760377803)

Experience authentic Sichuan and Hunan cuisine with a modern American Chinese twist. This app brings the taste of home overseas, using quality ingredients to create warm and inviting dishes.

**Highlights:** Authentic Sichuan and Hunan flavors, Modern American Chinese expression, Quality ingredients, Warm and inviting dining experience, Community-focused locations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talk Dim Sum free?

Talk Dim Sum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dan Gui free?

Dan Gui is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Talk Dim Sum or Dan Gui?

Dan Gui is rated higher. Talk Dim Sum averages 4.8 out of 5 from 345 ratings, while Dan Gui averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Talk Dim Sum or Dan Gui have ads?

Neither Talk Dim Sum nor Dan Gui shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talk Dim Sum or Dan Gui?

Talk Dim Sum ships an update every 3 days, and Dan Gui every 5 weeks. Most recently, Talk Dim Sum was updated on October 5, 2026 and Dan Gui on October 2, 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.*