<\/th>\n	maayot<\/th>\n	Du Chinese<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Best for<\/td>\n	A daily Chinese learning app focused on reading, writing and speaking at your level<\/td>\n	Browsing a large library of readings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
How you read<\/td>\n	One new story every day, written for your level<\/td>\n	You pick from 3,000+ readings sorted by level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Levels<\/td>\n	HSK 1 to 6+<\/td>\n	Beginner to advanced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Word help<\/td>\n	Tap any word for pinyin, meaning, usage and native audio<\/td>\n	Instant word lookup, translations and grammar tips<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Audio<\/td>\n	Professional native recording for every story<\/td>\n	Audio by native speakers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Practice after reading<\/td>\n	Quiz, new characters and a writing prompt<\/td>\n	Reading and listening practice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Teacher feedback<\/td>\n	Pro plan: a certified teacher corrects your writing and speaking<\/td>\n	Not offered<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Free option<\/td>\n	A new story every Sunday, plus a 5-day free trial of paid plans<\/td>\n	A selection of free lessons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paid price<\/td>\n	Standard about US$15 a month or US$120 a year. Pro from US$50 a month<\/td>\n	About US$15 a month or US$120 a year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Where<\/td>\n	iPhone, Android and web<\/td>\n	iPhone, Android and web<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Prices checked in October 2026 and shown in US dollars. They change, and maayot prices vary by country, so check each app before you subscribe.<\/em><\/p>\n \n Free to start \u00b7 Only 5 minutes a day<\/p>\n Try the daily story habit: 5 minutes, at your level<\/p>\n Each story is written for your level, so you understand it from day one. Stuck on a word? Tap it for pinyin, meaning, examples and native audio.<\/p>\n Read my first story free \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Where Du Chinese is better<\/h2>\n \n Choice.<\/strong> With thousands of readings, you can pick topics you care about. maayot gives you one story a day and does not let you browse a large library.<\/li>\n Grammar tips.<\/strong> Du Chinese explains grammar inside the reading.<\/li>\n Track record.<\/strong> It has been around for years and has over a million downloads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Where maayot is better<\/h2>\n \n A habit with no decisions.<\/strong> One story a day at your level means you open the app and read, instead of choosing.<\/li>\n More than reading.<\/strong> Each story comes with a quiz, new characters and a writing prompt.<\/li>\n Feedback from a real teacher.<\/strong> On the Pro plan, a certified Chinese teacher corrects your writing and speaking every day. This is the main difference between the two apps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Which should you choose?<\/h2>\n \n Complete beginner (HSK 1 to 2):<\/strong> either works. Pick maayot if you want a daily routine, Du Chinese if you want to browse.<\/li>\n Intermediate (HSK 3 to 5):<\/strong> maayot if you want to start writing and get corrections, Du Chinese if you want to read widely.<\/li>\n Advanced (HSK 6+):<\/strong> Du Chinese for variety, maayot for teacher feedback on your writing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n FAQ<\/h2>\n Is maayot better than Du Chinese?<\/strong> \nNeither is better for everyone. Du Chinese is better for browsing a large library. maayot is better for a daily habit and for writing and speaking feedback.<\/p>\n Is Du Chinese free?<\/strong> \nDu Chinese is free to download and has a selection of free lessons. A premium subscription unlocks all of them.<\/p>\n Is maayot free?<\/strong> \nYes. The free plan gives you a new story every Sunday. Paid plans start with a 5-day free trial.<\/p>\n Can I use both apps?<\/strong> \nYes. Many learners read a daily maayot story and use Du Chinese when they want to choose their own topic.<\/p>\n \n Read real Chinese in 5 minutes a day<\/p>\n Tell us your level (or take a quick test) and get a short story written for it every day. Native audio, tap-to-translate and a 1-minute quiz.<\/p>\n Get my free story \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/th>\n

maayot<\/th>\n

Du Chinese<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Best for<\/td>\n

A daily Chinese learning app focused on reading, writing and speaking at your level<\/td>\n

Browsing a large library of readings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

How you read<\/td>\n

One new story every day, written for your level<\/td>\n

You pick from 3,000+ readings sorted by level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Levels<\/td>\n

HSK 1 to 6+<\/td>\n

Beginner to advanced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Word help<\/td>\n

Tap any word for pinyin, meaning, usage and native audio<\/td>\n

Instant word lookup, translations and grammar tips<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Audio<\/td>\n

Professional native recording for every story<\/td>\n

Audio by native speakers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Practice after reading<\/td>\n

Quiz, new characters and a writing prompt<\/td>\n

Reading and listening practice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Teacher feedback<\/td>\n

Pro plan: a certified teacher corrects your writing and speaking<\/td>\n

Not offered<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Free option<\/td>\n

A new story every Sunday, plus a 5-day free trial of paid plans<\/td>\n

A selection of free lessons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Paid price<\/td>\n

Standard about US$15 a month or US$120 a year. Pro from US$50 a month<\/td>\n

About US$15 a month or US$120 a year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Where<\/td>\n

iPhone, Android and web<\/td>\n

iPhone, Android and web<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Prices checked in October 2026 and shown in US dollars. They change, and maayot prices vary by country, so check each app before you subscribe.<\/em><\/p>\n

\n
Free to start \u00b7 Only 5 minutes a day<\/p>\n
Try the daily story habit: 5 minutes, at your level<\/p>\n
Each story is written for your level, so you understand it from day one. Stuck on a word? Tap it for pinyin, meaning, examples and native audio.<\/p>\n
Read my first story free \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Where Du Chinese is better<\/h2>\n
\n
Choice.<\/strong> With thousands of readings, you can pick topics you care about. maayot gives you one story a day and does not let you browse a large library.<\/li>\n
Grammar tips.<\/strong> Du Chinese explains grammar inside the reading.<\/li>\n
Track record.<\/strong> It has been around for years and has over a million downloads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Where maayot is better<\/h2>\n
\n
A habit with no decisions.<\/strong> One story a day at your level means you open the app and read, instead of choosing.<\/li>\n
More than reading.<\/strong> Each story comes with a quiz, new characters and a writing prompt.<\/li>\n
Feedback from a real teacher.<\/strong> On the Pro plan, a certified Chinese teacher corrects your writing and speaking every day. This is the main difference between the two apps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Which should you choose?<\/h2>\n
\n
Complete beginner (HSK 1 to 2):<\/strong> either works. Pick maayot if you want a daily routine, Du Chinese if you want to browse.<\/li>\n
Intermediate (HSK 3 to 5):<\/strong> maayot if you want to start writing and get corrections, Du Chinese if you want to read widely.<\/li>\n
Advanced (HSK 6+):<\/strong> Du Chinese for variety, maayot for teacher feedback on your writing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
FAQ<\/h2>\n
Is maayot better than Du Chinese?<\/strong>
\nNeither is better for everyone. Du Chinese is better for browsing a large library. maayot is better for a daily habit and for writing and speaking feedback.<\/p>\n
Is Du Chinese free?<\/strong>
\nDu Chinese is free to download and has a selection of free lessons. A premium subscription unlocks all of them.<\/p>\n
Is maayot free?<\/strong>
\nYes. The free plan gives you a new story every Sunday. Paid plans start with a 5-day free trial.<\/p>\n
Can I use both apps?<\/strong>
\nYes. Many learners read a daily maayot story and use Du Chinese when they want to choose their own topic.<\/p>\n
\n
Read real Chinese in 5 minutes a day<\/p>\n
Tell us your level (or take a quick test) and get a short story written for it every day. Native audio, tap-to-translate and a 1-minute quiz.<\/p>\n
Get my free story \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Where Du Chinese is better<\/h2>\n\nChoice.<\/strong> With thousands of readings, you can pick topics you care about. maayot gives you one story a day and does not let you browse a large library.<\/li>\nGrammar tips.<\/strong> Du Chinese explains grammar inside the reading.<\/li>\n

Where maayot is better<\/h2>\n\nA habit with no decisions.<\/strong> One story a day at your level means you open the app and read, instead of choosing.<\/li>\nMore than reading.<\/strong> Each story comes with a quiz, new characters and a writing prompt.<\/li>\n