# Fluentide: Learn Chinese & HSK — Mandarin News at Your Level

> Mandarin Chinese listening practice app for learners. (iPhone/iPad app by 浩善 洪.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluentide-learn-chinese-and-hsk/id6761642675 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [浩善 洪](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889976179)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-19
- Data updated: 2026-10-10
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluentide-learn-chinese-and-hsk/id6761642675/reviews.md

## What is Fluentide?

Build your Chinese listening habit with stories and news at your level. Follow along with Chinese, pinyin, and English, adjust the difficulty, and save useful words as you listen.

LISTEN AT YOUR LEVEL
Choose from five listening levels and adjust playback speed to find a pace you can follow. Start with simpler Chinese and move up when you are ready.

FOLLOW EVERY SENTENCE
Read synchronized Chinese transcripts with pinyin and English translation. Tap a word to look it up, then return to the story.

BUILD VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT
Save useful words as you listen. Explore episode vocabulary and grammar alongside the sentences where they appear.

PRACTICE OUT LOUD
Use Shadow mode to listen and repeat one line at a time.

TAKE YOUR CHINESE WITH YOU
Download episodes for offline listening. Set a daily listening goal and build a routine that fits your day.

A Fluentide Pro subscription is required to access all episodes, transcripts, Stories, and learning features. New subscribers get a 7-day free trial.

— Fluentide Pro Subscription —
• Fluentide Pro Monthly: $9.99 / month, auto-renewing
• Fluentide Pro Yearly: $54.99 / year ($4.58 / month average), auto-renewing
• 7-day free trial included with each plan
• Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal 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, at the cost of the chosen subscription. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://fluentide.com/privacy

## Key features

- Mandarin listening practice
- Content tailored to understanding level
- Transcripts available
- Stories feature
- 7-day free trial

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fluentide Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Fluentide Pro Yearly | $54.99 | per year |


## Is Fluentide safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Fluentide.

## Is Fluentide legit?

Fluentide: Learn Chinese & HSK has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Fluentide is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluentide-learn-chinese-and-hsk/id6761642675/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Essential tool for HSK one learners

*2026-09-12*

This is as close to a perfect HSK  Chinese app as I can imagine. A pleasant female voice reads stories in Chinese while it shows the Pinyin, the Chinese characters and the English translation in perfect synchronization with the woman speaking.   
     I am currently learning HSK level 1,  but Fluentide can do four levels of HSK.  I think you set the higher level HSK by pressing the "harder" button.
     Although I’ve only been using Fluentide for a week,  already my familiarity with Chinese is increasing noticeably, as measured by my more rapid improvement using another excellent beginner Chinese app called “Hello Chinese”. 
    Fluentide has thoughtful, well designed features including the ability to slow down through a slider the rate that the woman speaks Chinese and buttons to make the Chinese harder or easier.   It's easy to pause/resume using the "clicker" on my Apple USB wired ear buds. 
    I signed up for a full  year subscription a week into the generous two week free trial subscription.   Fluentide has more features that look very useful which I haven’t had time to experiment with yet including grammar and vocabulary tabs that match the Chinese story currently being read.
     Fluentide is truly a "must have" app for HSK 1 (and higher)  simplified Mandarin Chinese learners.
     The developers seem to be continually improving Fluentine.  I just noticed that two days before I wrote this review,  the developers added two levels of pre-HSK level stories.

### 5/5 — I LOVE IT

*2026-07-26*

The application is so easy to use and it’s super efficient at the same time, been using it for a couple of days now, and I really did enjoy the concept of just listening and then understanding as you go. Loving the UI too. Thanks for creating such a great application !

## Frequently asked questions about Fluentide

### What is Fluentide?

Fluentide is an app designed to help users improve their Mandarin Chinese listening skills. It offers audio content that is understandable for learners, making language acquisition more accessible than traditional textbooks or overly complex online videos.

### How does Fluentide help with learning Chinese?

Fluentide focuses on building listening comprehension, which is crucial for mastering Chinese. It provides content at a level you can understand, requiring hundreds of hours of listening to effectively kick-start your learning process.

### What are the subscription options for Fluentide Pro?

Fluentide Pro offers two auto-renewing subscription plans: Monthly at $9.99 and Yearly at $54.99, which averages to $4.58 per month. Both plans include a 7-day free trial.

### Can I cancel my Fluentide Pro subscription?

Yes, you can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal. This can be done by going to your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period.

### What devices is Fluentide available on?

Fluentide is currently supported on iPhones and iPods, as indicated by the provided device compatibility information.

### What is the age rating for Fluentide?

Fluentide has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger learners.

### How often is Fluentide updated?

The app was last updated on July 25, 2026, with version 1.0.7. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance.

### Does Fluentide have ads?

No, Fluentide does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional premium features available through a subscription.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.19 — 2026-10-09

Previously loaded screens and transcripts remain available offline. Recent episodes can be cached automatically over Wi-Fi, alongside your saved downloads.

Fixed a reminder setup issue when notification permission was already enabled in iOS Settings.

### 1.0.18 — 2026-10-07

Subscriptions are recognised more reliably: a subscription bought before you signed in now moves to your account automatically, and Restore Purchases finds it too.

The player highlights each word as it is spoken, so you can follow along in the transcript.

New listeners go straight into a guided Starter episode, and Easier stays at your level instead of dropping a step too far.

Reminders are offered at a more useful moment, in a plainer dialog.

### 1.0.17 — 2026-09-29

The app no longer starts playing by itself when you open it.

Starring a word in the player's Vocab tab now sticks, and the star matches the transcript and your Vocabulary list.

Easier and Harder load the right versions when the next story starts while the player is open.

Clearer instructions in the placement quiz.

### 1.0.16 — 2026-09-24

A cleaner Home: episode artwork shows whole and stretches when you pull down, the week strip shows your listening days at a glance, and the Now Playing bar takes less room.

The player opens on your first play, with clearer Script, Vocab, Grammar and Queue tabs. Library pages load more smoothly, cover images load faster and more reliably, and light mode gets sharper colours. Changing your daily goal is instant.

New accounts start with a 7-day free trial.

Also fixes a bug where an active subscription could be missed after signing in with a different email than the one used at purchase.

### 1.0.14 — 2026-09-20

Improved subscription navigation, playback seeking and vocabulary saving. Refined Home browsing, five listening levels, an All News playlist, series lists and reminder access. Faster startup and clearer light and dark mode styling.

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*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 2026-10-10.*
