# Chinese Word Buster

> Chinese Word Buster (iPhone/iPad app by Chinese School Nederland.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-word-buster/id1465685516 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chinese School Nederland](https://appshunter.io/developer/1205137540)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-07-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-word-buster/id1465685516/reviews.md

## What is Chinese Word Buster?

Chinese Word Buster is a fun way to learn Chinese words! It is a simple game where you have to shoot and hit the right answer. You can choose to display characters, pinyin (phonetic) or translations. All words come with sound to help you master tones and pronunciation. There is a scoreboard to keep track of your progress.

The app comes with the vocabulary list of HSK 1 Standard Course. 

Vocabulary lists as used in other textbooks are available for purchase in the App Store. 
Popular lists available:
HSK level 2 - 6, New Practical Chinese Reader 1 - 6, Conversational Chinese 301, Boya Chinese, Integrated Chinese, A Key to Chinese Speech and Writing, CHINEES? 'n Makkie! and Chinees in tien verdiepingen.
Look at our website for an up-to-date list.

Some sets also come with Dutch translations.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boya Chinese Advanced III | $2.99 | one-time |
| CHINEES? 'n Makkie! Deel 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| CHINEES? 'n Makkie! Deel 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| CHINEES? 'n Makkie! Deel 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chinees in tien verdiepingen 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Integrated Chinese Part 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Contemporary Chinese 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Contemporary Chinese 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Contemporary Chinese 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Contemporary Chinese 4 | $2.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.1 — 2026-08-18

Fixed issue with sound in Dictionary.

### 7 — 2026-07-22

Use Sign In with Apple, to directly download new words. No more need for creating separate account.

### 6.1 — 2026-07-16

Fixed error with Apple SignIn.

### 6 — 2026-06-30

Added translation explanation where applicable.

### 5.1 — 2026-05-20

Fix issue with free words not installing automatically.

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