# CharGem: Learn Chinese — Chinese writing for kids

> Chinese writing for kids (iPhone/iPad app by Next Star AI, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chargem-learn-chinese/id6792016467 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Next Star AI, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826803923)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-05
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chargem-learn-chinese/id6792016467/reviews.md

## What is CharGem?

CharGem helps learners read AND write Chinese characters — the way they're taught in school, made playful.

Grade 1 is free. Go further to unlock Grades 2–6.

WHAT'S INSIDE
• 2,555 characters organized by grade, term and lesson — Grade 1 is free
• Write stroke by stroke — trace first, then write from memory
• 1,619 characters shown in real example sentences, so learning has context
• Games and quizzes: listening, fill-the-blank, matching, mastery checks
• Traditional AND Simplified · Zhuyin AND Pinyin — for Taiwan, mainland, and heritage families
• Gentle daily reminders, streaks, gems, and collectible treasures to keep learners coming back

BUILT FOR FAMILIES
• No ads, ever — nothing interrupts your child
• Works offline — no connection needed to practise
• Private by design — no third-party tracking

Meet Mópí, the red-panda cub who cheers you on. Free to start today.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://zibao.nextstarai.com/privacy.html

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2026-08-24

More characters to practise, plus improvements and refinements throughout the app.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-08-23

More characters to practise, plus a range of improvements and refinements across the app.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-08-21

A range of improvements and refinements across the app, plus performance and reliability enhancements.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-19

A range of improvements and refinements across the app.

### 1.0 — 2026-08-05

No release notes.

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