Comparison · Learning other languages
FalaBola ES (испанский) vs Chinese Duck
FalaBola ES (испанский) is ahead: 68 against 67 out of 100 for Chinese Duck. FalaBola ES (испанский) wins on functionality, popularity & trust, usability, freshness. Chinese Duck wins on price & free tier, safety & privacy, localization, no intrusive ads. FalaBola ES (испанский): Freemium. Chinese Duck: Free.
FalaBola ES (испанский) is not listed in this language edition of the catalog; the comparison is shown for reference.
@falabola_es_bot
FreemiumOfficial
68/ 100
An AI Spanish-speaking tutor built into Telegram voice chat: talk, get real-time corrections and explanations, and practice conversation instead of drilling isolated words.
@ChineseDuckBot
FreeInline mode
67/ 100
An open-source flashcard bot for Chinese: build your own word deck (or import ready-made HSK 1–6 lists), drill pronunciation, translation and writing, and get pinyin tones highlighted by color.
At a glance
| FalaBola ES (испанский) | Chinese Duck | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing and limits | Freemium | Free |
| Languages | RU | EN · RU |
| Inline mode | no | yes |
| Mini App | no | no |
| Works in groups | no | no |
| Works in channels | no | no |
| Accepts voice | yes | no |
| Accepts files | no | yes |
| Requires phone number | no | no |
| Requires registration | no | no |
| Shows ads | no | no |
| Official | yes | no |
| Developer | FalaBola | Mikhail Berdnikov |
| Last check | September 13, 2026 | September 13, 2026 |
Score by criterion
| Criterion | Weight | FalaBola ES (испанский) | Chinese Duck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functionality | 25 | 8 | 7 |
| Reliability & speed | 15 | 6 | 6 |
| Popularity & trust | 15 | 6 | 3 |
| Price & free tier | 10 | 6 | 10 |
| Usability | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Safety & privacy | 10 | 7 | 8 |
| Freshness | 5 | 7 | 3 |
| Localization | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| No intrusive ads | 5 | 9 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 68 | 67 |
Pros and cons
FalaBola ES (испанский)
- Genuine spoken conversation practice, not just vocabulary recognition
- Backed by a product with a track record (150k+ users platform-wide)
- One subscription also covers the separate mobile app
- Exact free-message limit and subscription price aren't published
- The 150k-user figure covers the whole platform, not this bot specifically
- Conversation-only format isn't ideal if you want structured vocabulary drilling
Chinese Duck
- Free and open source, no hidden paywall
- Pre-loaded HSK 1–6 decks save setup time
- Tone-colored breakdown is a genuinely useful detail for Chinese specifically
- GitHub repository is archived since mid-2024 — development has stopped
- Interface is utilitarian, still labeled "beta" by its own author
- No conversation or grammar practice, vocabulary only
Frequently asked questions
FalaBola ES (испанский) or Chinese Duck: which is better?
FalaBola ES (испанский) is ahead: 68 against 67 out of 100 for Chinese Duck. FalaBola ES (испанский) wins on functionality, popularity & trust, usability, freshness. Chinese Duck wins on price & free tier, safety & privacy, localization, no intrusive ads. FalaBola ES (испанский): Freemium. Chinese Duck: Free.
Are FalaBola ES (испанский) and Chinese Duck free?
FalaBola ES (испанский): Freemium. Chinese Duck: Free.
Do FalaBola ES (испанский) and Chinese Duck work in groups?
FalaBola ES (испанский): no. Chinese Duck: no.