Free
$0
forever
- Three-phase checklist
- AI helper — 10 questions / day
- Phrasebook (100+ phrases, audio)
- Useful places map
- eSIM purchase (via Airalo)
- Three languages (EN / RU / 中文)
Pricing
Free for the basics. Qiao Plus for the rest.
Most arrival essentials are free. Premium adds unlimited AI, smart reminders, offline mode and advanced guides. Cancel anytime.
Qiao Plus
Save 40% annual$3.99
/ month · or $29 / year
- Three-phase checklist
- AI helper — unlimited
- Phrasebook (100+ phrases, audio)
- Useful places map
- eSIM purchase (via Airalo)
- Smart deadline reminders
- Offline city packs
- Advanced visa & banking guides
- Three languages (EN / RU / 中文)
Qiao Services · separate from the subscription
Services for your first weeks in China
eSIM is live today. Health insurance, China bank account and admissions consulting drop in the first six months. Bought à la carte, no subscription required.
Live now
eSIM via Airalo
from $4.50 · one-time
China data from 1 GB / 7 days to unlimited. Two-tap install in the app, online the moment you land.
See plansComing · Month 4
Health insurance
from $35 / year
Cigna · IMG · Allianz international policies. Private clinics, evacuation, 24/7 English. Better than mandatory PICC.
Notify meComing · Month 5
China bank account
ICBC · BoC · CMB
Guided onboarding via Shanghai & Beijing intermediaries. WeChat Pay / Alipay-verified. Branch booked for you.
Notify meComing · Month 2-3
Admissions help
$200 · one-time
Tell us your level + budget. We hand-pick three universities, run the paperwork, send a tidy admission PDF.
Pre-registerCrisis week
First 7 Days Pack — $9.99
The most chaotic week is the week you land. Buy the pack, get every Plus feature for 7 days, then decide whether to subscribe.
First 7 Days Pack
Hands-on help for visa registration, dorm setup, SIM, bank account — everything for week one.
$9.99
one-time
Compare
What you get on each tier
Free covers arrival. Qiao Plus covers the long tail of paperwork, reminders and deeper guides.
| Feature | Free | Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Three-phase checklist | ||
| AI helper — 10 questions / day | — | |
| AI helper — unlimited | — | |
| Phrasebook (100+ phrases, audio) | ||
| Useful places map | ||
| eSIM purchase (via Airalo) | ||
| Smart deadline reminders | — | |
| Offline city packs | — | |
| Advanced visa & banking guides | — | |
| Three languages (EN / RU / 中文) |
FAQ
Common questions
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes — cancel from inside the app at any moment. You keep Plus until the end of the period you have already paid for.
What does First 7 Days Pack include?
A one-time bundle of every Qiao Plus feature for your most chaotic week — typically the seven days around arrival. After 7 days you can switch to monthly or annual.
How does the annual plan save 40%?
Monthly is $3.99 × 12 = $47.88 / year. The annual plan is $29 / year — a $18.88 (≈ 40%) saving for committing up-front.
Do you give student discounts?
Qiao is already priced for students. We do not run additional discounts but the Free tier covers most arrival basics.
Land softly in China.
Free on every store. Qiao Plus is one tap away inside the app.