# Chinese No Pain: Learn Hanzi — Learn Chinese from scratch

> Free, ad-free app for learning Chinese characters and vocabulary from scratch. (iPhone/iPad app by Evgenii Figurov.)

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- Developer: [Evgenii Figurov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888280892)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 300 MB
- Languages: American English, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, European Spanish, Turkish
- Released: 2026-03-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-no-pain-learn-hanzi/id6761209655/reviews.md

## What is Chinese No Pain?

Chinese No Pain is a free, ad-free app for anyone who wants to start learning Chinese from scratch and gradually move from flashcards to the language they encounter in real life.

The Beginner Path, vocabulary by level and topic, smart review, practice modes, a Voice Translator, and Chinese text and speech recognition—all in one app.

Translate speech to and from Chinese

On iOS 18 or later, use the Voice Translator. Choose Russian, English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, or Turkish, say a short phrase, and get the recognized text and an automatic translation into Simplified Chinese. Switch direction to translate spoken Chinese into your selected language.

Chinese text comes with pinyin. You can listen to it, copy it, explore it word by word, and add new words to your library. The first time you use the feature, iOS may ask you to download language models.

Start with the Beginner Path

13 sections and 105 short lessons introduce essential words, phrases, and patterns without overwhelming you. Practice follows each lesson, and your progress is saved so you can continue from the right step.

Beginner Path lesson content is currently available in English and Russian.

Understand words, not just their translations

Every card includes Chinese characters, pinyin with tone marks, a translation, and pronunciation audio.

Many words also include illustrations, simple explanations, breakdowns of radicals and character composition, examples, and related words. You can add personal notes to words.

Learn by level and topic

Choose HSK 1–6, the Top 100, Top 300, and Top 500 most frequent words, plus themed groups for conversation, travel, food, study, work, and everyday situations.

Add words to your library, mark favorites, and learn in manageable sets.

Turn the Chinese around you into learning material

Point your camera at a menu, sign, package, or other Chinese text. The app recognizes the writing and displays the translation directly over the image. Freeze the frame, zoom and pan, then open any block for a detailed breakdown.

Upload a photo or screenshot: the image stays on screen with the translation, and you can open each recognized block separately.

You can also record a clip of spoken Chinese for study. Chinese No Pain provides a transcript and translation and highlights words you can view or add to your library.

Save and read texts

Save recognized material to read later: tap words, view pinyin and translations, listen to the text, resume where you left off, and start a practice session.

Study for 5, 10, or 20 minutes

Choose a duration, and the app builds a session from review, weak areas, sentences, pronunciation, and writing.

You can also practice character translation and recognition, pinyin and listening, pronunciation, writing in Trace and Blank Canvas modes, matching pairs, Bubbles, Sprint, Audio Sprint, and weak or favorite words.

Review at the right time and track your progress

Words return when review is most helpful for remembering them. Track your skills, daily goal, streak, XP, levels, achievements, and statistics.

Discover something new every day

Daily Discovery is a short read about the Chinese language and culture. Tap Chinese words inside to open them as cards.

Learn at your own pace

• free and ad-free;
• no registration required;
• the dictionary, lessons, reviews, and most practice modes work without a constant internet connection;
• sync your progress through iCloud;
• backups, data restore, and local smart reminders are available.

Chinese No Pain is for complete beginners, learners who want to remember characters more effectively, build vocabulary by HSK level and topic, and understand the Chinese they encounter in real life.

Learn Chinese without overload—step by step, through meaning, context, and regular practice.

## Key features

- Learn words through meaning, patterns, and real texts
- Detailed word explanations with examples
- Curated collections for HSK levels and themes
- Short, customizable daily study sessions
- Learn from real Chinese text via photos/screenshots
- Multiple training modes for reinforcement
- Progress tracking with XP, levels, and streaks

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-no-pain-learn-hanzi/id6761209655/reviews.md

### 5/5 — .

*2026-05-01*

Очень понятное и удобное приложение под разный уровень. Приятный интерфейс, много разных уровней. Единственное что пока расстроило, это то, как произносит слова мерзкий электрический голос, который к тому же говорит очень быстро и ты просто не можешь понять как произносится слово. Добавили бы функцию выбирать скорость воспроизведения - уже было бы гораздо лучше. А так, с тем учетом сколько функций в приложении за даром - потрясающе

**Developer response:** Благодарим вас за отзыв! Посмотрите в разделе "Настройки", там есть скорость воспроизведения звука.

## Frequently asked questions about Chinese No Pain

### What is the learning methodology of Chinese No Pain?

Chinese No Pain focuses on understanding words through meaning, patterns, and real-life usage rather than rote memorization. It incorporates structured learning with HSK levels, frequency lists, and themed collections, alongside practice-based reinforcement.

### How does Chinese No Pain help with progress tracking?

The app provides XP and levels, daily goals, streaks, achievements, and detailed statistics. It also tracks specific skills like recognition, recall, pronunciation, and writing, allowing users to monitor their learning journey.

### Can I learn from real Chinese text with Chinese No Pain?

Yes, you can upload photos or screenshots of Chinese text. The app identifies words, allows you to save them, and provides features to understand them within their context, including tapping words for pinyin and meaning, and listening to the text.

### Does Chinese No Pain offer offline learning capabilities?

Yes, core learning features of Chinese No Pain work offline. This allows users to continue their studies without a constant internet connection, making it convenient for on-the-go learning.

### What are the different practice modes available in Chinese No Pain?

Chinese No Pain offers a variety of training modes to reinforce learning, including translation to character, character to translation, pinyin to character, audio to character, audio to translation, speaking, writing, matching pairs, bubble game, sprint, audio sprint, and practice with favorite words.

### Is Chinese No Pain suitable for absolute beginners?

Yes, Chinese No Pain is designed to be beginner-friendly. It helps users starting Chinese from scratch to understand characters and vocabulary step by step, making the learning process less overwhelming.

### How often is Chinese No Pain updated?

The latest version of Chinese No Pain is 1.2.6, and it was last updated on June 17, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.

### What devices does Chinese No Pain support?

Chinese No Pain is currently supported on iPhone devices. Users with iPhones can download and utilize the app for their Chinese language learning journey.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.1 — 2026-08-03

Improved camera text recognition: zoom now works properly using either pinch-to-zoom or the slider. We’ve also improved overall app stability.

### 1.5.0 — 2026-07-29

The main addition in this update is the new Voice Translator, available on iOS 18 or later.

• Translate short phrases from Russian, English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, or Turkish into Simplified Chinese—and back.
• Get recognized text and an automatic translation, edit the transcript, copy the result, listen to the Chinese result, and see its pinyin.
• If you wish, explore Chinese text word by word and add new words to your library.

We also improved working with images:

• Uploaded photos and screenshots now open in the same visual mode as a frozen camera frame: translations stay over the image, and each block can be opened separately.
• Long translations wrap more neatly within recognized areas and remain easier to read.

We optimized the dictionary, library, and learning progress behind the scenes, made pronunciation practice feedback clearer, and fixed rare camera and speech recognition freezes.

### 1.2.9 — 2026-07-18

We’ve improved Camera capture in this update:

• Capture a still frame for clearer recognition of small Chinese text.• Pinch to zoom and drag a frozen translated frame.• Live translation is now more stable and stays better aligned with the original text.

We also improved responsiveness in Today, Daily Discovery, iCloud Sync, and pronunciation, and fixed several training and layout issues.

### 1.2.8 — 2026-07-13

This update focuses on stability and reliability.

• Fixed rare freezes in training sessions after answering or moving between tasks.
• Improved lessons and review flows, especially when going back or resuming a session.
• Optimized learning material loading.
• Improved iCloud sync handling and progress saving.
• Fixed several rare issues that could affect app stability.

### 1.2.7 — 2026-06-27

Chinese No Pain can now turn the Chinese around you into study material.

• Translation directly in the camera view

Point your camera at a menu, sign, package, or any other Chinese text. Translations appear directly over the image. You can freeze the frame, explore individual words, and save the recognized text.

• Spoken Chinese to text

Record a short piece of spoken Chinese, such as a conversation or a line from a video. The app will create a transcript, show a translation, and highlight words you can open or add to your library.

• Daily Discovery

A new short article about the Chinese language or culture now appears on the Home screen every day. Chinese words inside each article can be opened as word cards.

• Improved guidance

We have improved the first-time experience and guidance on the main screens, making important features easier to discover.

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