# Better Youth Chinese 1 Vol.1 > Interactive Chinese Mandarin learning app for children aligned with YCT levels. (iPhone/iPad app by Better Chinese, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-youth-chinese-1-vol1/id624614749 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Better Chinese, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/412674860) - Category: Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 276 MB - Languages: American English, European Spanish - Released: 2013-04-11 - Data updated: 2026-06-11 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-youth-chinese-1-vol1/id624614749/reviews.md ## What is Better Youth Chinese 1 Vol.1? Better YCT is a collection of apps to learn Chinese Mandarin for toddlers and children from 4 to 14 years old. Our learning activities are designed to engage and entertain either in the classroom or at home. This app includes short stories, songs and funny games. Educational background Better YCT methodology is born from the experience of a large group of elementary and primary school teachers based outside of China with a long experience in teaching Chinese to children in schools. Our apps are full of learning and classroom activities. Discover, Write and Play Unlike other apps, words, expressions and phrases are presented in a context relevant to the child, ensuring his attention is kept and emphasizing listening over reading/writing activities in the first levels. Every song, story, or game is key in the language acquisition process and contains consistent vocabulary with the child level. Young Chinese Learners Tests (YCT Tests) Our course follows the official YCT language certification curriculum. These exams are done in multiple locations across the world by the Confucius Institute. There will be 16 apps in total, 4 for each YCT level: - YCT 0 for 4-5 year olds - YCT 1 (80 words) - YCT 2 (150 words) - YCT 3 (300 words) After completing each set of 4 apps your little child will be ready to pass the corresponding YCT Level exam. This app corresponds to YCT level 1, Volume 1. WARNING: Some activities require installing the Chinese handwriting keyboard on the iPad. To install it, Go to Settings -> General -> Keyboard -> Keyboards -> Add New Keyboard -> Chinese Simplified Handwriting. When on the activity that requires direct text input, the iPad virtual keyboard will be displayed and you will have to select the Chinese keyboard. To do it, tap on the button with a world globe to the left of the space bar. You will have to tap several times until the desired keyboard is displayed. ## Key features - Interactive learning activities - Short stories and songs - Funny games - YCT curriculum alignment - Focus on listening comprehension - Contextual vocabulary presentation ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Discover (Topic 2) | $9.99 | one-time | | Write (Topic 2) | $1.99 | one-time | | Play (Topic 2) | $1.99 | one-time | | Discover (Topic 3) | $1.99 | one-time | | Write (Topic 3) | $1.99 | one-time | | Play (Topic 3) | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 17) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-youth-chinese-1-vol1/id624614749/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Great design needs better function *2023-04-08, version 2.0.4* This app has amazing design and concept but is unfortunately sometimes doesn’t work properly. ### 1/5 — Not working *2022-06-23, version 2.0.4* It has no sound when I play it， disappointing ### 4/5 — Muy dinamica *2015-01-21, version 2.0.1* La estoy probando, y siento que es util. el problema es que empezando por el tema uno, en Descubre, y buscando piezas del puzzle, tras contar algo de la historia del paso 1, TE SACAN DE LA APLICACION. Y mas de los mismo mas adelante en el paso 5 creo... Ademas, estaria bien poder poner a cero los logros, o quizas varios usuarios (esto es una sugerencia) Me planteaba comprar lecciones mas adelante, pero esperare a la resolucion de problemas en la app. Muchas gracias por vuestro buen trabajo, espero enamorarme de nuevo de la app. ### 4/5 — Best app for learning sentences *2014-07-21, version 2.0* My kids and I really like this app, particularly because it is one of the few ones available where you can learn sentences rather than just words. And if you want to really learn a language, you have to learn sentences. I guess it is the immersion method, but it would be helpful if you could at least read a translation to all the vocab they throw at you. I often had to ask for help from Mandarin speaking friends. It is not intuitive. Also, sometimes my kids are afraid to get something wrong, because if they do there is a very loud buzzer that goes off. It does not encourage them to try and learn the immersion way. It scares them a little. On some discovery puzzles there is no way to repeat the question, so it makes it hard to get the correct answer if you didn't catch what they said. Please add a repeat button to every discovery game. Hearing something often helps to learn it. There are other glitches, like after you get the puzzle piece for that puzzle and you want to play it again, you don't know when you are done because you are only rewarded the first time you play it. Also, on a couple there is no way to progress to the next page to complete the puzzle. The button is missing. If they could fix these things it would be great, if you have a Mandarin speaking friend to translate everything. But no other app for kids has taught them to listen as well to conversational Mandarin. ### 4/5 — Great. Way to learn *2014-06-29, version 2.0* Great way to learn a language. However need more games to learn vocabulary used in games. ### 3/5 — Love this app but... *2013-12-29, version 2.0* My 7 year old loves this app. It would be great if it worked. She does the lesson and the puzzle piece does not appear! It also freezes. I would not mind paying for the entire app, if it worked. The individual in app purchases add up. Would love to give this a 5 star since it engages my daughter but can't do with the bugs ### 3/5 — Could be amazing *2013-10-31, version 2.0* Is app could be amazing but it's glitchy, often randomly closes or freezes. The technical difficulties aside there is little instruction on how to play or what exactly you're supposed to do. The vocab and content of material is great especially learning how to write the characters. More instruction and background teaching the vocab as well has how to play would make this a 5 star app. It's also very expensive with all the in app purchases. Not sure if it's worth the high price tag for each separate piece you have to buy. ### 5/5 — Lo mejor que he visto *2013-05-20, version 1.0* Es la mejor app que he utilizado para que los niños aprendan chino y he utilizado unas cuantas. Enhorabuena!!! ### 5/5 — Muy divertida *2013-04-23, version 1.0* Original y novedosa, nos encanta. ### 5/5 — Great! *2013-04-21, version 1.0* Downloaded this, really cool app, I like using it and its very helpful! I recommend downloading this, it's a great way to learn ## Frequently asked questions about Better Youth Chinese 1 Vol.1 ### What is Better Youth Chinese 1 Vol.1? Better Youth Chinese 1 Vol.1 is an educational app designed to teach Chinese Mandarin to children aged 4-14. It uses stories, songs, and games to make learning engaging and follows the official YCT language certification curriculum. ### What age range is Better Youth Chinese 1 Vol.1 for? This app is suitable for children aged 4 to 14 years old. It is specifically designed for young learners and aligns with YCT levels starting from YCT 0 for 4-5 year olds up to YCT 3. ### How does Better Youth Chinese 1 Vol.1 teach Chinese? The app employs a methodology developed by experienced teachers, focusing on presenting words and phrases in context relevant to the child. It emphasizes listening activities and uses songs, stories, and games to aid language acquisition. ### Is Better Youth Chinese 1 Vol.1 aligned with YCT exams? Yes, the course follows the official Young Chinese Learners Tests (YCT) language certification curriculum. Completing sets of apps prepares children to pass the corresponding YCT Level exam. ### Does Better Youth Chinese 1 Vol.1 have ads? No, this app does not contain advertisements. It is free to download and use, with potential in-app purchases for additional content or features. ### What devices does Better Youth Chinese 1 Vol.1 support? Currently, Better Youth Chinese 1 Vol.1 is supported on iPads. Users may need to install the Chinese handwriting keyboard on their iPad for certain text input activities. ### How often is Better Youth Chinese 1 Vol.1 updated? The latest version of Better Youth Chinese 1 Vol.1 is 2.0.5, which was last updated on June 25, 2025. This indicates regular updates to improve the app and its content. ### What is the user rating for Better Youth Chinese 1 Vol.1? As of the latest data, Better Youth Chinese 1 Vol.1 has a rating of 1.0 stars from 1 rating. This suggests a limited number of reviews available for user sentiment analysis. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.5 — 2025-06-25 Thanks for using Better Youth Chinese 1 Vol.1. We update the app regularly to provide you the best learning experience. Get the latest version to learn Chinese with us. ### 2.0.4 — 2022-03-23 Thanks for using Better Youth Chinese 1 Vol.1. We update the app regularly to provide you the best learning experience. Get the latest version to learn Chinese with us. ### 2.0.3 — 2017-09-30 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - iOS11 compatibility ### 2.0.2 — 2015-02-23 -minor cosmetic fixes. -minor audio fixes. ### 2.0.1 — 2014-11-13 - Minor cosmetic updates to splash page and icon. ## Apps similar to Better Youth Chinese 1 Vol.1 | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Write Chinese:1st Grade B](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-chinese1st-grade-b/id1358592824) | — | Free | Education | | [HSK Grammar Exercise Book](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsk-grammar-exercise-book/id797491405) | — | Free | Education | | [Learn English Voca Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-english-voca-pro/id6451009255) | 5.0 (6) | Free | Education | | [AutoFlow: AI Debate Judge](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autoflow-ai-debate-judge/id6557036509) | — | Free | Education | | [Chinese LS Touch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-ls-touch/id352455699) | 4.7 (3) | $3.99 | Education | | [Eagle Mandarin](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eagle-mandarin/id1453749847) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Education | ## More apps by Better Chinese, Inc. - [Piggy Picnic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piggy-picnic/id412674857) - [Discovering Chinese Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discovering-chinese-pro/id650727943) - [Discovering Chinese Pro Exams](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discovering-chinese-pro-exams/id908936041) - [Better Youth Chinese 1 Vol.2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-youth-chinese-1-vol2/id935789015) - [Better Youth Chinese 1 Vol.3](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-youth-chinese-1-vol3/id935827507) All apps by Better Chinese, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/412674860 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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