# Bamlu: Learn Chinese & HSK — Mandarin from real video clips

> Mandarin language learning app using real video clips and HSK curriculum. (iPhone/iPad app by ALBERT STEEN FELDT.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bamlu-learn-chinese-and-hsk/id6815228696 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ALBERT STEEN FELDT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864344212)
- Category: Education, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 208 MB
- Languages: American English, Filipino, Hindi, Indonesian, Malay, Thai, Vietnamese
- Released: 2026-10-05
- Data updated: 2026-11-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bamlu-learn-chinese-and-hsk/id6815228696/reviews.md

## What is Bamlu?

Bamlu teaches Mandarin with short clips cut from real Chinese videos. Every line has hanzi, pinyin and English on screen. Don't know a word? Tap it to hear it, see what it means, and save it.

Native speakers, not a textbook recording read into a microphone.

WHAT'S IN THE APP
• Clips you can tap word by word, with saved words kept for review
• An HSK path: over 1,000 lessons from HSK 1 to the 7–9 band
• Spaced review that brings your saved words back at intervals
• A tones drill for hearing the tones apart
• Say it: speak a word and watch your pitch drawn over the tone it should have
• Write: trace HSK 1 characters stroke by stroke
• Teacher: a live voice chat with Bamlu's fox, an AI teacher. Pro includes 10 minutes a week
• A dictionary, search, and a daily streak

Levels follow HSK 3.0. Bamlu is a way to practice; it isn't an official HSK exam and doesn't give certificates.

BAMLU PRO
Pro is a monthly or yearly subscription. Eligible new subscribers get a free trial; the length and the price are shown in the app before you pay. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings.

Terms of Use: https://zolvastudios.com/bamlu/terms
Privacy Policy: https://zolvastudios.com/bamlu/privacy

## Key features

- Learn from real Chinese video clips
- Interactive word lookup and saving
- HSK 1-9+ curriculum
- Spaced repetition review system
- Pronunciation and tone practice
- AI language teacher chat
- Stroke-by-stroke character writing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BAMLU Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| BAMLU Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| BAMLU Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| BAMLU Pro Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| BAMLU Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 minutes with your teacher | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60 minutes with your teacher | $9.99 | one-time |
| 120 minutes with your teacher | $14.99 | one-time |


## Is Bamlu safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Bamlu.

## Is Bamlu legit?

Bamlu: Learn Chinese & HSK has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Bamlu is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bamlu-learn-chinese-and-hsk/id6815228696/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Saw this in a video and it actually works!

*2026-10-21*

Probably one of my favorite apps on the market right now

## Frequently asked questions about Bamlu

### Does Bamlu have ads?

Yes, Bamlu contains advertisements. As a free app with in-app purchases, ads are displayed to support its continued development and availability.

### What is the cost of Bamlu Pro?

Bamlu Pro offers monthly and annual subscription plans. Prices vary, with annual options including $29.99/year, $44.99/year, and $59.99/year, some with a free trial period.

### How does Bamlu's learning method work?

Bamlu uses short clips from real Chinese videos. Each line of dialogue is presented with hanzi, pinyin, and English. Users can tap on words to hear them, see their meaning, and save them for later study.

### Does Bamlu offer certifications for HSK?

No, Bamlu is a practice tool and does not offer official HSK exam certifications. It follows HSK 3.0 levels to guide learning.

### Can I cancel my Bamlu Pro subscription?

Yes, subscriptions can be managed and canceled within your Apple Account settings. It's important to cancel at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends to avoid automatic renewal.

### What devices is Bamlu available on?

Currently, Bamlu is supported on iPhones. The app was last updated on November 5, 2026, with version 1.0.10.

### What is the age rating for Bamlu?

Bamlu has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of learners. The app focuses on educational content for Mandarin Chinese.

### How often is Bamlu updated?

The app was last updated on November 5, 2026, indicating regular development and maintenance. Users can expect ongoing improvements and content additions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.10 — 2026-11-05

A brand-new start! Setting up Bamlu is quicker and friendlier, and you finish your first real lesson at your own level before you even reach the app. Reviews from real learners, a smoother speaking check, and lots of polish.

### 1.0.9 — 2026-11-02

A whole new look! Bamlu now greets you with a sunrise sky across every screen, eight new fox scenes line your Learn path, and the clip feed is free for everyone. Plus smoother onboarding and bug fixes.

### 1.0.8 — 2026-10-24

Meet the new Learn tab.

• A path through every HSK level. Short lessons follow the HSK 3.0 word list from your first words up to HSK 7-9, one level at a time. Switch level whenever you like.
• Your fox teaches each new batch of words, one idea at a time, at your pace. Tap any Chinese to see its pinyin and meaning.
• Grammar tips from the fox after the new words.
• Characters only appear once your fox has taught them. Until then you see pinyin.
• Teacher is now a call. Hold the orb to speak, let go to send, and follow the fox's lines in Chinese, pinyin and English.
• New achievement medals for your clips, words and streaks.

Your clips, saved words, review, dictionary and tone drills are all still here.

### 1.0.7 — 2026-10-15

Free-trial reminders you can count on: the plan screen now shows when we'll remind you, and Bamlu sends a notification two days before your trial ends. We also check in during your trial, Search keeps up as you type, and the Teacher starts speaking sooner. The paywall's sign-in link now says it's for people who already subscribed, and purchases link to your account more reliably. We also fixed a freeze when opening a word's examples, so the app feels smoother.

### 1.0.6 — 2026-10-12

A clearer plan screen with a 7-day free trial on the yearly plan and prices shown in your local currency. After you sign up, Bamlu now offers to create an account so your words and progress sync across devices. We also fixed video clips that showed a stuck thumbnail and made purchase errors easier to understand.

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