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Drops vs The Chairman’s Bao
Both stand on language learning apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid
Drops offers broad language coverage with review tools and offline access across web and mobile platforms. Check the plan terms carefully, especially the different billing periods and the absence of speech practice.
Visit Drops Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
The Chairman’s Bao combines graded articles with listening, dictionary and review tools across web and mobile platforms. Learners can start with sample content or choose paid unlimited access, while institutions use a separate classroom package.
Visit The Chairman’s BaoThe facts
| Drops | The Chairman’s Bao | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, iPhone, Android | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium Yearly: $69.99 a year | See the plans |
| Plans published | 3 | 6 |
| Maker | Drops | The Chairman’s Bao |
| Website | languagedrops.com | thechairmansbao.com |
| On language learning apps | #69 of 278 | #73 of 278 |
Drops: what it does well
- Catalog covers 57 languages
- Available on web, iOS, and Android
- Includes personalized review
- Offline lessons are available
- Free plan and seven-day trial
What to know first
- No speech practice
- Premium Lifetime price is listed monthly
- Premium features require paid access
The Chairman’s Bao: what it does well
- Lessons span six learning levels
- Human-recorded graded audio
- Offline lessons on web and mobile
- Stroke-order and flashcard practice
- Free plan with sample lessons
What to know first
- One language offered
- Individual plans cannot be shared
- Classroom pricing requires a quotation
- Free access is limited to sample lessons
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