Daily Hanzi

Daily Hanzi

Daily Chinese on Lock Screen

1.4K ratings
120 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 2, 2026
  • September 29, 2026

Features

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Learn Chinese characters, pronunciation, and meaning passively throughout your day by viewing them on your phone's lock screen. This app integrates learning into your existing habits, making it effortless and sustainable for busy individuals. It offers a pressure-free approach to building familiarity with Chinese.

✓Lock screen Chinese character display
✓Passive learning integration
✓Pronunciation and meaning on lock screen
✓In-app flashcards (subscription)
✓Background learning
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What's New in Daily Hanzi

1.79.0

September 29, 2026

Graphics improvements

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Yearly Plan

Unlimited access to the entire app learning experience

$29.991 Year
3 Days trial
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User reviews

BAIT - fully locked behind paywall

seems like there is no way to use this app for free, not even with limited features. it makes you do the whole personalization set-up process then you have to commit to a payment plan that will start charging you after the free trial. i don’t like that this was not advertised anywhere and it makes you hyped and interested in actually using this app before it brings up the paywall. evillllll
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a subscription

a subscription for basic flash card on lock screen. no thank you.

Very helpful

I’ve tried so many apps to relearn Chinese and this is the only one that fits well into my routines, shows relevant words and sentences that I’m actually interested in learning, and has a great UX for tracking what I’ve learned vs still learning. I wish it was easier to make which words you’ve learned as you’re reading sentences or stories instead of selecting the sentence, selecting the word, and then marking it as learned (like maybe holding the word from the whole paragraph). Also wish it taught you writing but that’s a problem for another day
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Paywalls

Makes you go through all these things to set up your preferences and only after making an account does it say that you have to pay to use. You can’t even delete your account if you wanted to because you can’t access anything until you pay.

Not so great

The concept is good but not the app itself . It’s just basically reading characters and sentences . No practical exercises for writing, memorizing etc .

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FAQ

What does Daily Hanzi do?

Daily Hanzi allows you to learn Chinese characters, their pronunciation, and meaning passively by displaying them on your phone's lock screen. It aims to integrate learning into your daily routine without requiring dedicated study time.

What are the key features of Daily Hanzi?

The app displays Chinese characters, pronunciation, and meaning directly on your lock screen for passive exposure. A subscription unlocks additional features like a lock screen widget and in-app flashcards for more active study.

How much does Daily Hanzi cost?

The app is free to download and use with basic features. However, access to the lock screen widget and in-app flashcards requires a subscription. Specific pricing details can be found within the app or through the provided terms of service.

Who is Daily Hanzi for?

This app is designed for busy individuals who want to learn Chinese without dedicating extra study time. It's suitable for beginners, heritage learners, or those looking to refresh their Chinese knowledge through consistent, passive exposure.

How does passive learning work with this app?

The app leverages the frequent habit of checking your phone. By displaying Chinese characters on your lock screen, you encounter them repeatedly throughout the day, building familiarity and aiding memorization without active effort.