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HelloChineseRosetta Stone
Freemium

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

 Paid

Paid membership, with a free lesson to try first.

Android, iOS Android, iOS, Web
  • Speech recognition for pronunciation practice
  • Handwriting practice for characters
  • Immersive lessons without relying on translation
  • Speech recognition feedback on pronunciation
  • Mobile only
  • Aimed mostly at beginners
  • Requires a paid membership beyond the free trial lesson
  • Immersion without translation can be slow for grammar-heavy learners
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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