HelloChinese vs JapanesePod101
HelloChinese
hellochinese.cc
JapanesePod101
japanesepod101.comSide by side
| Figure | HelloChinese | JapanesePod101 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5.83/mo | $4/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · Language learning apps | 8.1 (#112) | 9.1 (#9) |
| Headquarters | Beijing, China | Tokyo, Japan |
| Languages offered | 1 | 34 |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Offline lessons | Yes | Yes |
| Personalized review | Yes | Yes |
| Progress sync | Study progress can be tracked across multiple devices. | The app syncs lesson progress between the website and app; iCloud syncing is available on iOS but not Android. |
| Purpose | HelloChinese is a Mandarin learning app designed to help beginners learn from scratch to a conversational level. | JapanesePod101 is an audio/video lesson-based program designed to get learners speaking Japanese from their first lesson. |
| Speech practice | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The maker lists [email protected] for customer support and [email protected] for Premium users needing help. | JapanesePod101 says its dedicated customer service team responds to email inquiries within 1 business day. |
Plans
HelloChinese
- HelloChinese Premium$25.99 a month
- HelloChinese Premium$69.99 a year
JapanesePod101
- FreeFree
- Basic$4 a month
- Premium$106 a month
- Premium PLUS$2,313.73 a month
In their own words
HelloChinese
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JapanesePod101
JapanesePod101 teaches Japanese through short audio and video lessons designed to help learners speak from their first lesson. Sessions run 3 to 15 minutes and cover levels from Absolute Beginner through Advanced, with new lessons each week. The materials include pronunciation, listening comprehension, grammar explanations, reading notes, and cultural information approved through a certified Japanese teacher. Study tools include spaced-repetition flashcards, vocabulary and phrase lists, voice recording, translations, read-along notes, and daily lessons. The service has Android and iOS apps as well as a website; learners can download lessons for offline study and sync progress between the app and website. iCloud syncing is available on iOS but not Android. Premium PLUS adds access to a personal Japanese teacher, a personalized program, feedback, corrections, and private messaging. The free plan includes selected lessons and a seven-day Premium trial. Paid plans start at $4/mo (annual); plan prices are also listed in USD based on a 24-month subscription cost.