Archived App (Last seen on 9 Oct 2026)
This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.
Learn the building blocks of Chinese characters and how they combine to form new ones. This app breaks down complex characters into smaller components, offering clues to their meaning and pronunciation. It provides a structured approach to mastering the thousands of characters needed for reading.
1.13
October 4, 2019
Updates to realms
Create your own list of characters
Bridges focuses on teaching the fundamental components that make up Chinese characters. By learning these components and how they combine, users can decipher and remember characters more effectively, aiding in reading comprehension.
A 1-month subscription costs $1.99 and includes a 7-day free trial. The renewal fee is charged within 24 hours of the current period's end. Subscriptions can be canceled in Account Settings, but already paid subscriptions are non-refundable.
Yes, Bridges is designed to help users learn the thousands of characters needed to read Chinese. By focusing on components, it provides a less intimidating entry point for beginners to understand character construction.
Bridges is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible for users within the Apple ecosystem.
The latest version of Bridges is 1.13, and it was last updated on October 4, 2019. This indicates a release cadence of approximately once or twice a year.
Bridges has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young learners and children as well as adults interested in learning Mandarin.
Yes, you can cancel your subscription for the next period in your Account Settings. However, please note that already paid subscriptions cannot be cancelled.
No, Bridges does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for subscription plans.
