# Chinese LS Touch — Vocable Trainer & Dictionary

> Chinese vocabulary trainer and dictionary with character drawing practice. (iPhone/iPad app by Jan Bogner.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-ls-touch/id352455699 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jan Bogner](https://appshunter.io/developer/304848822)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 221 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany)
- Released: 2010-02-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-ls-touch/id352455699/reviews.md

## What is Chinese LS Touch?

Chinese LS Touch is an App for learning chinese vocables. It combines a comprehensive chinese dictionary with a topnotch vocable trainer. The vocable trainer utilizes the unique touch interface to intuitively teach you how to draw the chinese characters by displaying strokeorder guidelines. But these are just sone of the many features helping you in learning chinese vocables.


FEATURES
- over 100.000 chinese vocables
- all vocables have Traditional & Simplified forms, Pīn Yīn & Zhu Yin readings and english translations
- many words have also german & french translation
- possibility to import your own translations for the vocables
- 7 default vocabulary sets (HSK 1 - 6 and all in one set)
- Voice Output (5000 most popular words by native speaker recordings, rest via TTS)
- possibility to create custom vocabulary sets within the program
- possibility to import your own custom vocabulary sets (of vocables in the programs database)
- Strokeorder guidelines for almost all chinese characters used in the dictionary (about 12.000)
- numerous ways to select the vocables you want to train:
- All vocables of the current set
- custom selection (vocables selected via browser)
- Range of vocables (e.g. vocable 40 till vocable 60)

TEST
- 6 Testtypes:
   - Vocable --> Meaning
   - Meaning --> Vocable
   - Vocable --> Reading
   - Reading --> Vocable
   - Word --> missing Character
   - Audio --> Meaning
- 2 Testmodes:
   - Direct Input (drawing or keyboard)
   - Multiple Choice


DICTIONARY
- list of all vocables in the current vocabulary set or all vocables of the program‘s database
- search for a specific vocably by translation, reading or the chinese word itself
- display details of a specific vocable
- select specific vocables for a custom selection you want to train


MISC
- Import your own custom vocabulary set (e.g. if you want to train only the vocables of lesson x of your textbook)
- Import your own translations for the vocables (e.g. if you learn by certain translation that differs from the default translation in the program or if the translation for your language is missing)
- Backup & Sync between devices via iCloud
- Learning with the Leitner system (SRS)
- Practice mode (for learning how to draw the chinese words/characters)
- User Interface fully localized in English, French and German

for more information/videos/screenshots/handbook:
www.asia-ls.com/ios/chinese.html 


If you find a bug in the software please send me an email [jan(a)asia-ls.com] with as many information as possible so I can try to reproduce and fix it:
- device & firmware
- what did you do step by step
- settings (current set, test mode, Leitner actice...)
- does it happen always/sometime/once




This app uses the CC-CEDICT (www.mdbg.net/), HanDeDict File (www.chdw.de) and CFDICT (www.chine-informations.com/chinois/open/CFDICT/) dictionary files and Icons form icon8 (https://icons8.com/license/)

## Key features

- Over 100,000 Chinese vocables
- Traditional & Simplified forms, Pinyin & Zhuyin readings
- Stroke-order guidelines for character drawing
- Multiple test types and modes
- Import custom vocabulary sets
- iCloud backup and sync
- Leitner system (SRS) learning

## Recent user reviews (10 of 29)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-ls-touch/id352455699/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A great starting-off app.

*2025-01-30*

I was after an inexpensive app to get me off and running on Chinese characters.  This app, which enables listening as well as 
character-stroke practice, fits the bill perfectly. Well done to the developers!

### 5/5 — App complète pour réviser le HSK

*2018-02-11*

Excellent app mais qui garde une interface en anglais pour les traduction. 
Possède des petits jeux simples mais efficaces pour apprendre les 400 caractères minimaux pour le premier seuil intéressant vers une compréhension courante du chinois !!!

### 5/5 — Super - the best!

*2015-03-02*

I have used this app daily for two year, more than any other app I have bought for any reason. It is the best!  I add my own character sets to follow along with the Heisig method and separate ones for my college class.  It is my secret weapon for acing every vocab quiz we get.  This app has paid for itself many times over.  When I started learning Chinese I felt it would be a coup just to learn to read and listen.  I never thought I would be able to WRITE Chinese. But now I am well on my way to doing that thanks to this app.

### 1/5 — Teure App

*2014-12-14*

Teure App die nicht einmal die Audioaufnahmen kostenfrei zur Verfügung stellt, die garantiert überall kostenfrei im Internet zur Verfügung stehen. Außerdem ist der Programmierer der App nicht bemüht oder fähig die Funktion der In-App Käufe richtig zu implementieren, sodass man diese nutzen kann. Wer kein Geld verdienen will, der kann ruhig so weiter machen!

**Developer response:** Mit dem Release von Version 3.0 wurde der Preis gesenkt und Audioausgabe kostenlos integriert.

### 5/5 — Des fonctionnalités utilisées pour l'apprentissage. Très très complet

*2014-10-27*

Le dictionnaire est extrêmement complet. Il contient des locutions en plus des mots. Donne accès direct au système d'apprentissage des caractères, qui est le réel avantage de cette application par rapport à bien d'autres. Ce n'est pas un gadget avec qq. dizaines de caractères. Cette application utilisée àfond les fonctionnalités de l.ipad et on apprend!

### 5/5 — Gutes Preis/Leistungsverhältnis

*2013-10-27*

Ich benutze die App regelmässig als Ergänzung zum Unterricht. Insbesondere die Vorgabe der Strich-Reihenfolge erleichtert das Lernen erheblich und hat meine Schreibgeschwindigkeit deutlich gesteigert. Habe den Leistungsumfang der App noch nicht in vollem Umfang nutzen können, die aufgezeigten Möglichkeiten lassen mich jedoch hoffen, dass ich die App noch sehr lange nutzen werde.

### 2/5 — Pricey

*2013-05-11*

For the price I think a lot could be fixed or added to this app. It needs a landscape mode for the iPad and less forgiving practice modes (i.e. The app doesn't recognise whether one has made a genuine stroke versus whether one has written a series of dots). I have a Japanese app that was half the price that has true stroke recognition.

**Developer response:** Price was lowered with Version 3.0. Furthermore Audio output was integrated (no extra cost). 

I let the user decide by himself, whether his input matches the correct strokeorder, on purpose. Everyone has different standards/ambitions on how close he wants to match the correct strokeorder. In Beta-Tests I found that users get frustrated when the Apps automatic rating would not match his expectations (e.g. false positive, which can never be avoided 100%). Hope you understand :-)

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2013-04-09*

Excellent app, very thorough ang easy. Only needs audio vocals to be totally complete.

### 2/5 — fix the Chinese characters!

*2013-03-13*

this could be a great app if the characters were the right ones. so many characters are missing strokes, strokes are too long/short, etc. fix them!

### 5/5 — Ls

*2012-07-02*

I used the Japanese and Kanji LS apps by Jan Bogner when I was taking Japanese in college and I probably used these apps more than my book. 

When I decided to pick up some Chinese, I looked for a similar app that had custom word lists, definitions and handwriting practice and quizzing all in the same app. I was pretty happy to find another LS app.

Overpriced, but excellent app.

## Frequently asked questions about Chinese LS Touch

### What is the primary function of Chinese LS Touch?

Chinese LS Touch is designed to help users learn Chinese vocables. It combines a comprehensive dictionary with an interactive vocabulary trainer that includes stroke-order guidelines for character drawing.

### How many Chinese vocables does Chinese LS Touch include?

The app features over 100,000 Chinese vocables. Each vocable includes Traditional & Simplified forms, Pinyin & Zhuyin readings, and English translations, with additional German and French translations for many.

### Can I import my own vocabulary lists into Chinese LS Touch?

Yes, you can import your own custom vocabulary sets. This allows you to tailor the learning experience to specific textbooks or personal study needs.

### What are the different test types available in Chinese LS Touch?

Chinese LS Touch offers 6 test types: Vocable to Meaning, Meaning to Vocable, Vocable to Reading, Reading to Vocable, Word to Missing Character, and Audio to Meaning. Tests can be done via direct input or multiple choice.

### Does Chinese LS Touch support learning how to draw Chinese characters?

Yes, the app provides stroke-order guidelines for nearly all of the approximately 12,000 Chinese characters in its dictionary, allowing users to practice drawing them.

### How does Chinese LS Touch handle data backup and synchronization?

The application supports backup and synchronization between devices via iCloud, ensuring your progress and custom vocabulary are accessible across your Apple devices.

### What is the price of Chinese LS Touch?

Chinese LS Touch is a paid application priced at $3.99. It does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices is Chinese LS Touch compatible with?

Chinese LS Touch is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It has an age rating of 4+.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.10 — 2024-05-19

- minor bugfix

### 3.9 — 2024-05-17

- minor bugfixes

### 3.8 — 2023-09-09

- minor bugfixes

### 3.7.1 — 2022-05-02

- minor bugfixes

### 3.7 — 2022-04-25

- minor bugfixes

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All apps by Jan Bogner: https://appshunter.io/developer/304848822

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