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HelloChinese vs Du Chinese: catalog facts
HelloChineseDu Chinese
Freemium

Free to download; paid tiers are not detailed in the research.

Freemium

Free to try, with paid plans for full access to the library.

Android, iOS Android, iOS, Web
  • Speech recognition for pronunciation practice
  • Handwriting practice for characters
  • Large library graded by level
  • Instant word lookup and grammar notes
  • Mobile only
  • Aimed mostly at beginners
  • Full library requires a paid plan
  • Focused on reading and listening rather than speaking or writing
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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