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Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team

Mandarin Blueprint vs Novakid

Mandarin Blueprint scores 8.3 and Novakid 8.5 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
Novakid

Novakid

Higher score in this comparison

8.5/10
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Mandarin Blueprint

Mandarin Blueprint

8.3/10
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What sets them apart

Mandarin Blueprint vs Novakid
CompareMandarin BlueprintMandarin BlueprintReviewSee alternativesSee alternativesNovakidNovakidReviewVisitVisit
Price from$2,000₪379
Money-back period28 daysHigher14 days
LanguagesMandarin ChineseEnglish
Highest CEFR levelC1B1
Lesson length (minutes)3025 to 45
AI conversation practiceNoYesHas it
CertificateNoYesHas it
Kids versionNoYesHas it
Family subscriptionNoYesHas it
Price per monthNot confirmed₪379
Lifetime price$2,000Not confirmed
Free trial length28 daysNot confirmed
Speech recognitionNoNot confirmed
Offline useYesNot confirmed
MarketsNot confirmedIL, AE, SA, AM, CN, HK, TW, HR, CZ, DK, NL, EE, FI, FR, DE, CH, GR, HU, ID, IT, JP, KZ, KR, LV, LT, MY, NO, PL, PT, BR, RO, RU, SK, SI, ES, AR, CL, CO, PE, MX, SE, TR, UA

Same on both: Free tier (Yes).

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Key differences

  • Novakid scores higher overall: 8.5 vs 8.3.
  • Money-back period is higher at Mandarin Blueprint: 28 days vs 14 days.
  • AI conversation practice: only Novakid.
  • Certificate: only Novakid.
  • Kids version: only Novakid.
  • Family subscription: only Novakid.
  • Support channels: only Mandarin Blueprint offers Email, Community.
  • Support channels: only Novakid offers Chat.
  • Languages: only Mandarin Blueprint offers Mandarin Chinese.
  • Languages: only Novakid offers English.

Our verdict on each

Mandarin Blueprint

Mandarin Blueprint suits learners who want a single Mandarin track with app study, offline access and live teaching in a single paid programme. The trade-off is commitment: the lifetime fee is the whole price, eased by a trial of 28 days and a full refund if it is not the right fit.

Read the full Mandarin Blueprint review

Novakid

Novakid suits families who want live English lessons for children alongside app practice, and the ILS 379 monthly fee covers a 3,900 tutor pool with certified staff. Budget families starting from nothing should weigh it against free app-first options such as Bunpro.

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Score breakdown

Mandarin Blueprint vs Novakid
AreaMandarin BlueprintNovakid
Cost8.0Entry price and lifetime price read $2,000 and $2,000, the same figure on both counts, a single payment rather than a monthly bill.8.2HigherMonthly fees start at ILS 379, above €0 and $0, with a money-back window of 14 days.
Offer8.6A free tier, lessons of 30 minutes, and progress tracked to C1 within a single Mandarin track.9.0HigherFree tier, free trial lesson, 3,900 tutors and AI conversation sit in a single subscription.
TrustNot confirmed8.4Tutors are certified, the operator is Novakid Inc in US, founded 2017, with a 14 days refund window.

Availability and regulation

Mandarin Blueprint vs Novakid
CountryMandarin BlueprintNovakid
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited States

How they place

Mandarin Blueprint vs Novakid
RankingMandarin BlueprintNovakid
Language learning apps51 of 6311 of 63
Online language tutors and classes25 of 336 of 33
Online tutoring49 of 5812 of 58
Kids learning apps35 of 479 of 47

Every fact side by side

Mandarin Blueprint vs Novakid
FactMandarin BlueprintNovakid
Learning methodApp, Live 1to1App, Live 1to1, Live groupCovers more
Legal entityMandarin Blueprint, LLCNovakid Inc
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited States
FoundedNot confirmed2017
Support channelsEmail, CommunityChat

Online courses

Mandarin Blueprint vs Novakid
FactMandarin BlueprintNovakid
Platform typeCuratedNot confirmed
SubjectsLanguagesEnglish
Offline downloadsYesNot confirmed

Tutoring

Mandarin Blueprint vs Novakid
FactMandarin BlueprintNovakid
Subscription priceNot confirmed$95
Trial lessonNot confirmedFree
Lesson format1to1, App1to1, Group, AppCovers more
Number of tutorsNot confirmed3,900
Tutor vettingNot confirmedCertified
Minimum age134
Cancellation notice24 hours8 hoursLower
Satisfaction guaranteeFour-week trial with full refund of all amounts paid if the program is not the right fit14-day money-back guarantee

Where each stands against the rest

Mandarin Blueprint vs Novakid
FactMandarin BlueprintNovakidMedian
Free trial length28 dayshighest quarterNot confirmed7 days
Money-back period28 daysbelow the median14 daysbelow the median30 days
Lesson length (minutes)30at the median25 to 45below the median30

Median across 33 listed providers.

Pros and cons

Mandarin Blueprint

Pros

  • A trial of 28 days sits with a money-back period of 28 days, and the guarantee returns every amount paid in full if the programme is not the right fit.
  • Lessons come through 1to1 and app, so live teaching and app practice sit in the same programme instead of in separate purchases.
  • Offline is listed as yes and offline download as yes, so a long programme survives a bad signal, a commute or a flight.

Cons

  • Speech recognition and AI conversation are both listed as no, so speaking and conversation practice rests on live sessions rather than on the app.
  • Support runs on email and community only, so a phone line or live chat is not part of the package.
  • Certificate, kids version and family subscription are all listed as no, so there is nothing here for a school certificate request, a young learner or a shared household login.

Novakid

Pros

  • Live one-to-one and group lessons plus app practice, in 1to1, group and app formats, with sessions of 25 to 45 minutes
  • A free tier and a free trial lesson mean a first month can be tested before any payment
  • A kids version and a family subscription cover more than one child on the same account

Cons

  • Only English is taught, since english lists english and English covers English alone
  • Levels stop at B1, below the advanced bands that fluent learners work toward
  • Support runs on chat only, with no email or phone line listed

Who each suits

Mandarin Blueprint

Who it suits

  • Learners who want app study and live teaching in a single Mandarin track, delivered through 1to1 and app.
  • Anyone willing to pay a single lifetime fee of $2,000 rather than a monthly subscription.
  • People who need the material away from a connection, since offline and offline download are both listed as yes.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Learners testing a course before spending: Phase lists an entry price of €0 and Bunpro of $0, where Mandarin Blueprint asks $2,000.
  • Learners who want a completion certificate or in app speaking practice, since the certificate option, speech recognition and AI conversation are all listed as no, leaving Phase or Bunpro to compare.
  • Readers after a broad reading curriculum: Reading Eggs starts at £6.99 rather than at the $2,000 asked here.

Novakid

Who it suits

  • Parents buying live English tutoring for a child who prefers a real teacher to an app
  • Families wanting one subscription covering a kids version and a family plan
  • Learners who want a certificate at the end of a course

Who should look elsewhere

  • Learners after the B1 level, since the programme does not extend past it
  • Anyone wanting a second language, as English covers English only
  • Price-first households who can start free with Bunpro or Reading Eggs before paying

Questions about each

Mandarin Blueprint

How much does the Mandarin Blueprint programme cost?+

The programme lists an entry price of $2,000 and a lifetime price of $2,000, and the two figures are identical. Both describe a single payment rather than a recurring bill, so the amount to weigh at renewal is the same one paid at entry. There is no separate monthly figure to budget for.

Is there a free tier and how long is the trial?+

A free tier is part of the offer, and the trial runs 28 days. The guarantee states that if the programme is not the right fit, every amount paid comes back in full, with the money-back period set at 28 days. That gives a free stretch and a paid stretch before the decision has to be made.

Novakid

How much does Novakid cost a month?+

The monthly plan is ILS 379, and entry pricing begins at the same level at ILS 379, so the lowest package and the monthly figure describe one spend. Both are quoted without a separate annual or lifetime tier. Families wanting live lessons should budget the monthly figure rather than a cheaper app rate.

Is there a free trial or free plan?+

Both exist. The free tier lets a family open the app and start without paying, and a free trial lesson adds a live session with a tutor at no cost. Together they mean a first month of live teaching can be sampled before any commitment, which is unusual for a subscription of this size.

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