# DracoChinese — Start Your Chinese Journey > Start Your Chinese Journey (iPhone/iPad app by Bing Xia.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dracochinese/id6751784292 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Bing Xia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828008072) - Category: Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 70 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-02-06 - Data updated: 2026-08-05 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dracochinese/id6751784292/reviews.md ## What is DracoChinese? Learn Chinese the Modern Way DracoChinese helps you master Mandarin Chinese through AI conversation practice, immersive reading, interactive character writing, structured courses, vocabulary building, and music. KEY FEATURES AI Tutor • Chat with an AI tutor across real-life scenarios — restaurants, airports, workplaces & more • Messaging-style interface with typewriter effect and synchronized voice playback • Voice input with real-time waveform animation and speech recognition • Hint feature for contextual suggestions during conversations • Persistent conversation history with detailed scenario task briefs • 5 sessions/day during free trial; 50 sessions/month for Premium users Speak & Practice Chinese • AI-powered pronunciation assessment with live microphone waveform feedback • Replay button on each line for focused listening practice • Progress rings and badges to track fluency per scenario Structured Course System • Progressive lessons by topic and difficulty • Pronunciation practice, character writing, and multiple quiz formats • Vocabulary preview, watercolor level map, and performance summaries • Rich multimedia content with video and images Learn Through Authentic Articles • Toggleable pinyin, sentence-by-sentence audio, and adjustable playback speed • Tap any word for instant translation and pronunciation • Multi-language support · Simplified and Traditional Chinese toggle Learn Through Music • Synchronized lyrics with pinyin display and translations • Karaoke mode to sing along with highlighted lyrics (Premium for all songs) • Long-press any lyric word for instant definitions • Tap any lyric line to jump to that moment in the song • Smart preloading for fast, smooth playback • Loop and shuffle modes · Background playback (Premium) Learn Through Episodes • Watch videos and listen to audio from authentic Chinese media • Read along with transcripts featuring pinyin and tap-to-translate • Built-in exercises: multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, matching, pronunciation, and writing Dictionary & Character Writing • Look up any character with definitions, pinyin, and example images • Practice stroke order in a bottom sheet • OCR scanning to recognize characters from images Smart Flashcard System • Swipe-based review: Mastered / Review Needed / Not Familiar • Word images, audio pronunciation, and example sentences Gamified Topics System • Dual-column topic grid with progressive difficulty • Three-stage exercises: image matching, translation, sentence building • Star-based scoring and level unlocking Learning Streak Calendar • Daily check-in to build study habits with flame streak tracking 14 Languages Supported English, Chinese, Japanese, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Arabic (RTL), Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Khmer Dictionary & Account • Tap-to-translate with CEDICT dictionary • Save favorites and sync across devices — including browser extension integration • Sign in with Email, Google, or Apple SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Free: Limited content access, 5 AI Tutor sessions/day during trial, ad-supported Premium: Full access to all content (songs, courses, episodes, articles & more), 50 AI Tutor sessions/month, karaoke for all songs, background music playback, OCR scanning, ad-free Plans: Monthly · Annual Download DracoChinese today and start your journey to Chinese fluency! Privacy Policy: https://www.dracochinese.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.dracochinese.com/terms-of-use Contact: https://www.dracochinese.com/support#contact Subscription will be charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | DracoChinese Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month | | DracoChinese Premium Yearly | $17.99 | per year | | DracoChinese Premium 6-Month | $29.99 | per 6 months | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Support the Developer | $4.00 | one-time | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.10.2 — 2026-07-29 • Fixed an issue affecting AI Tutor monthly usage tracking for Premium users • Minor improvements to the subscription page ### 1.10.0 — 2026-06-18 • AI Chat is now AI Tutor — with a new Hint feature for contextual suggestions during conversations • Songs: background playback, loop, and shuffle now available to all users • Added Khmer language support • Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 1.9.7 — 2026-06-13 Karaoke Mode — Follow along with lyrics in real time as songs play. Song Highlights — Tap the new Highlights button on the player to view key vocabulary and notes for each song. Bug fixes — Improved stability, including navigation bar overlap fixes and playback issues. ### 1.9.4 — 2026-06-10 • Songs: Long-press any lyric word to see its definition — learn vocabulary while you listen • Songs: Faster player loading with smart background preloading • Episodes: Embedded audio and video playback with built-in media player • Home: Redesigned layout with quick-access shortcuts • Bug fixes: Android layout improvements, iOS build compatibility, and playback stability fixes ### 1.8.1 — 2026-06-04 Songs: Background Playback & More Controls (Premium) Premium users can now keep music playing when the app is minimized or the screen is locked. Loop (repeat one / repeat all) and shuffle modes are also available exclusively for Premium subscribers. Bug Fixes Fixed notification bar button state for Free users, and minor layout improvements to the playback controls. ## Apps similar to DracoChinese | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Learn Chinese Numbers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-numbers/id873957316) | 4.8 (12) | Free | Education | | [ChineseG: Mandarin Made Easy!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chineseg-mandarin-made-easy/id1553288019) | 5.0 (9) | Free | Education | | [GoSpeak AI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gospeak-ai/id6756637505) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Education | | [MandarinRise: Learn Chinese](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandarinrise-learn-chinese/id6759632595) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Education | | [Chinese Puzzle - Cantonese](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-puzzle-cantonese/id6475645158) | — | Free | Education | | [Spiritus Invictus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spiritus-invictus/id1525013995) | 4.4 (16) | Free | Education | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-05.*