# Chestie: Learn Gen Z Mandarin — Your Chinese Bestie

> Your Chinese Bestie (iPhone/iPad app by Daniel Wang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chestie-learn-gen-z-mandarin/id6760954625 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Daniel Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886824765)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-24
- Data updated: 2026-10-24

## What is Chestie?

Forget "ni hao." Chestie (your Chinese Bestie) teaches you the Mandarin your teacher won't. Open packs, collect cards, quiz yourself, and climb from Socially Bankrupt to Honorary Citizen.

## Is Chestie safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Chestie.

## Is Chestie legit?

Chestie: Learn Gen Z Mandarin has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Chestie is 48 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2026-04-07

Refreshed launch animation and card back design. The Swap now spins for your new card. Activity heatmap tracks your progress. Glue words no longer appear in your first packs. Bug fixes throughout.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-04-06

Study Sessions — Pick your cards, Chestie tests you. Match pairs, fill in blanks, build sentences, and more. Wrong answers come back for round two.
The Swap — Trade 2 cards you don't want for 1 new draw. Choose wisely. No refunds.
Redesigned Home — Chestie checks in on you. New rank badges, progress tracking, and your latest haul on display.
10 New Ranks — From Socially Bankrupt to Honorary Citizen. Climb the ladder.
Sentence Audio — Hear full sentences, not just words. Every exercise has audio so you know how it sounds.
Loading Screens — Chestie has thoughts while you wait. You've been warned.
Bug fixes and polish throughout.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-03-28

New mascot, redesigned onboarding, 50 new phrases (150 total), favorites system, phrase count tracker, improved card animations, daily card reveal animation, new card design, and haptic feedback throughout.

### 1.0 — 2026-03-24

No release notes.

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