# Chinese Audio Trainer — Learn Chinese, hands-free!

> Hands-free Chinese audio course with extensive vocabulary lists and customizable learning. (iPhone/iPad app by trainchinese B.V..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-audio-trainer/id590405025 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [trainchinese B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443075140)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 41 App Store ratings · 93 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English, Russian, European Spanish
- Released: 2013-01-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-audio-trainer/id590405025/reviews.md

## What is Chinese Audio Trainer?

Chinese Audio Trainer is a flexible Chinese audio course for iPhone and iPad.

Hear native Chinese audio recordings and clear spoken English for words from thousands of themed vocabulary lists including HSK, TOCFL, lists by situation, Chinese level, frequency of use and so much more. Learn business Chinese, travel Chinese, how to bargain, argue, make friends...

• Contains 60,000 words spread across more than 1,000 lists.

• You can throw away those old language courses on CD. In the Audio Trainer you can control the order and number of Chinese and English repetitions, and make words appear more or less frequently depending on how interested you are in them.

• Practice hands-free. The Chinese Audio Trainer is integrated with the playback controls on your device so you can pause, resume and skip words from the lock screen or by double-pressing the home button.

• Words are taken from the extensive trainchinese database - the same one used in our popular Dictionary and Flash cards app. That means well-organised and comprehensive coverage of modern spoken Mandarin Chinese.

• You can also download word lists from your personal trainchinese account and receive words for audio training from the trainchinese Dictionary and Flash cards app.

• Simplified or Traditional Chinese and Pinyin or Zhuyin (BoPoMoFo) romanisation is shown as each word plays.

## Key features

- Native Chinese audio recordings
- Thousands of themed vocabulary lists
- Customizable repetition and frequency
- Hands-free playback control
- Simplified/Traditional Chinese and Pinyin/Zhuyin romanization
- HSK and TOCFL vocabulary integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audio Trainer Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 93)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-audio-trainer/id590405025/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Приятно и полезно

*2026-07-15*

Очень полезно учить слова на слух!

### 5/5 — Отличное приложение

*2025-12-14*

Все списки созданные в trainchinese переносятся в программу

### 5/5 — Супер приложение!!

*2025-11-26*

Очень удобное, многовариантное: аудио, написание, словарь очень расширенный

### 1/5 — Die Beschreibung entspricht nicht den Tatsachen !

*2025-08-24, version 1.7.0*

Die Menü Sprache ist ausschließlich in Russisch,es gibt keine Englische Version!
Die Beschreibung ist falsch und irreführend!!

### 5/5 — Fantastic language acquisition app

*2025-07-21, version 1.7.0*

Great for listening to accurate pronunciation, good spaced repetition. It’s an audio flashcard !

### 5/5 — Take all apps from this dev

*2025-07-20, version 1.7.0*

The guys offers more apps and if you got one u can use users: it’s very good combination

### 5/5 — Great Mandarin Chinese App

*2025-05-15, version 1.7.0*

Very comprehensive app. So easy to navigate and learn from.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2025-03-11, version 1.7.0*

Great way to drill down the Chinese with or without  vocal  translation

### 4/5 — Отлично

*2025-03-10*

Отличное приложение, можно загружать свои списки, тренировать заучивание слов на слух. Жаль, что нет возможности выключить и не показывать перевод

### 5/5 — Молодцы

*2023-12-10*

Спасибо, за такое хорошее приложение, а особенно бесплатное

## Frequently asked questions about Chinese Audio Trainer

### What does the Chinese Audio Trainer app do?

This app provides a flexible Chinese audio course designed for iPhone and iPad. It allows users to learn vocabulary through native Chinese audio recordings paired with English translations. The app features thousands of themed vocabulary lists, including those for HSK and business situations, with customizable repetition and frequency settings.

### What are the key features of the Chinese Audio Trainer?

Key features include native Chinese audio, extensive vocabulary lists (over 60,000 words), customizable repetition and frequency control, hands-free playback integration with device controls, and the display of Simplified/Traditional Chinese with Pinyin or Zhuyin romanization.

### How much does the Chinese Audio Trainer app cost?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This suggests that while the core functionality is available for free, additional content or features may require payment.

### What kind of Chinese vocabulary can I learn with this app?

You can learn a wide range of Chinese vocabulary, including terms from HSK and TOCFL lists, business Chinese, travel phrases, and words categorized by situation, level, and frequency of use. The vocabulary is drawn from the extensive trainchinese database, ensuring comprehensive coverage of modern spoken Mandarin.

### Can I use this app for hands-free learning?

Yes, the app is specifically designed for hands-free practice. It integrates with your device's playback controls, allowing you to pause, resume, and skip words directly from the lock screen or by double-pressing the home button.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.0 — 2023-10-05

This update fixes a crash that could occur in normal use, while playing audios. Thanks for using Audio Trainer!

### 1.6.1 — 2020-08-10

Fixes for help file text

### 1.6 — 2019-10-18

This update adds support for iOS 13 and screens of all shapes and sizes. Thanks for using Chinese Audio Trainer!

### 1.5 — 2016-12-13

We heard your feedback!

• fixed native speaker audio glitches when the app is running in the background
• fixed broken link to trainchinese dictionary app
• adjustment to shuffling algorithm to reduce repetition

### 1.3.1 — 2015-11-05

— "Play all lists" feature

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