Comparison

Listen write Chinese vs Flashcards

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

Head to head
About

Listen write Chinese

This free educational app helps beginners learn Mandarin Chinese pronunciation and writing. It focuses on commonly used words with real audio for effective learning.

Highlights
  • Learn Mandarin Chinese
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Real pronunciation audio
  • Standard writing practice
  • Focus on common words
Features
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Simple and effective learning Mandarin Chinese free software (Real pronunciation), an easy start for beginners(FREE). Learning commonly used words spoken pronunciation(855 words), standard writing.

About

Flashcards

Master Chinese vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing with interactive flashcards, listening exercises, and handwriting practice. Engage with a virtual coach and learn at your own pace through fun, game-like activities.

Highlights
  • Interactive flashcards for vocabulary
  • Listening comprehension exercises
  • Pronunciation practice
  • Handwriting exercises
  • Matching games
  • Virtual coach chat
Features
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Learn Mandarin Chinese a few minutes a day, with a daily lesson built around the words you actually need. Every day you get a short guided session: review your words, take a quick quiz, learn one grammar point and read a short story that uses what you just studied. WHAT'S INSIDE • 2,000+ essential Chinese words in Simplified characters, each with pinyin (with tone marks) and audio pronunciation • Example sentences for every word, with translations • Smart flashcards with spaced repetition: each word comes back right before you would forget it • Quizzes, listening and matching exercises • 66 grammar lessons, from 是 and 的 to 了 and 把 • Graded stories: tap any word to see its meaning and pinyin • Set your HSK goal and learn at your level • Show or hide pinyin anytime LEARN FROM REAL LIFE • Snap to learn: point your camera at a menu or a sign for an instant translation • Add your own words: snap your notes or type a word and it becomes a flashcard • Watch YouTube videos and tap any word in the subtitles to translate it • Chat with an AI tutor STAY ON TRACK • Home and lock screen widgets: word of the day, weekly goal and a quick quiz • Daily reminders, streaks and a weekly leaderboard with friends Whether you are starting from zero, preparing for the HSK or planning a trip to China, a few minutes a day turns into real progress. - PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION - Premium gives access to all the features of the application! The subscription will be billed in a single payment. Payment is made through iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription will renew automatically within 24 hours before the end of the subscription. Your account will be debited 24 hours before your existing subscription ends, at the same price you paid the first time. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. If you pay for your subscription before the trial period expires, the remaining free trial period will be forfeited. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://weblogit.co.uk/privacy.html

Screenshots

Listen write Chinese4 screens
Flashcards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Listen write Chinese at 5.0 against Flashcards's 2.8. Listen write Chinese also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Flashcards's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 24 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. Flashcards sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Listen write Chinese asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Listen write Chinese holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Listen write Chinese ships an update every 24 months, Flashcards every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Listen write Chinese versus Flashcards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterListen write ChineseFlashcards
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better2.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer向军 贾henri gil

Customer experience

Listen write Chinese

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Flashcards

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Listen write Chinese

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Flashcards

Subscriptions3
  • 1 MONTH PREMIUM$3.991 Month
  • 6 MONTHS PREMIUM$7.996 Months
  • 1 YEAR PREMIUM$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Listen write Chinese free?
Listen write Chinese is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flashcards free?
Flashcards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Listen write Chinese or Flashcards?
Listen write Chinese is rated higher. Listen write Chinese averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Flashcards averages 2.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Listen write Chinese or Flashcards have ads?
Both Listen write Chinese and Flashcards show ads.
Which is updated more often, Listen write Chinese or Flashcards?
Listen write Chinese ships an update every 24 months, and Flashcards every 3 days. Most recently, Listen write Chinese was updated on November 1, 2026 and Flashcards on November 3, 2026.

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