Chinese Pinyin
Learn Mandarin Easily
Lowest price: Free a year ago (-100%)
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About
Master Mandarin pronunciation with this app focused on listening and articulation. It offers native-speaker audio and video to help you distinguish and produce the four tones accurately. Learn at your own pace with offline access and detailed visual guides.
What's New in Chinese Pinyin
3.0.3
August 21, 2026
Version 3.0 is a complete rebuild of Chinese Pinyin. NEW — Tones 120 episodes of pinyin blending chains, recorded by a native speaker and bundled with the app so they play offline. Basics drills one syllable through all four tones; Mixed moves to a new syllable every chain. Lock your screen and keep listening. NEW — Home A sound of the day with all four tones ready to play, and a one-tap shortcut back to the episode you left off on. IMPROVED — Chart Front and side mouth-shape views at once, tap to swap; 0.5x and 2x playback; syllable tables A to Z. CHANGED The phrasebook, translation and daily conversation tools are not part of this version. We narrowed the app down to pronunciation and listening, and would rather do those two properly than keep four half-features. Your account, progress and purchases carry over automatically when you update.
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FAQ
Does Chinese Pinyin have ads?
No, Chinese Pinyin is completely ad-free. The developers have stated that advertisements will never be present in the application.
What is the cost of Chinese Pinyin?
The app offers a free version with core features. Premium access, which unlocks all content, can be purchased through a monthly subscription ($1.99/month), an annual subscription ($14.99/year), or a one-time lifetime unlock.
Can I use Chinese Pinyin offline?
Yes, all audio recordings and mouth-shape videos are included within the app and do not require streaming. This allows for offline learning, even on an airplane.
How does Chinese Pinyin help with tones?
The app features 'Tones' with 120 episodes of blending chains recorded by a native speaker, designed to help you distinguish and practice the four Mandarin tones. It offers both basic and mixed tone exercises.
What devices does Chinese Pinyin support?
Chinese Pinyin is available for iPhone and iPad devices, as indicated by its supported devices list.
How frequently is Chinese Pinyin updated?
The app was last updated on August 21, 2026, with version 3.0.3. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.
What is the learning methodology of Chinese Pinyin?
The app's methodology is based on high-variability phonetic training, emphasizing perception before production. It uses listening exercises and visual articulation guides to build contrast recognition for improved pronunciation.
Can I cancel my Chinese Pinyin subscription?
Yes, subscriptions renew automatically but can be managed or canceled at any time in your App Store account settings. Cancellation must be done at least 24 hours before the current period ends.
