# HamHao: Learn Chinese with HSK — Vocabulary, Hanzi and Reading

> Vocabulary, Hanzi and Reading (iPhone/iPad app by Sebastian Andreas Werthemann.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamhao-learn-chinese-with-hsk/id6773236841 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sebastian Andreas Werthemann](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773236843)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 73 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-05
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamhao-learn-chinese-with-hsk/id6773236841/reviews.md

## What is HamHao?

HamHao is a Chinese vocabulary app built to be calm, fair, and free of adds and subscriptions.

- Tap any Chinese character (Hanzi) anywhere in the app to instantly reveal its Pinyin reading.
- Learn at your own pace — no notifications, no spam emails, no streaks to lose, no hearts or stamina systems pressuring you to open the app. Come back whenever you want. Your progress is right where you left it.
- No subscriptions, no ads. HSK 1 is free, forever. Levels 2–6 unlock with a small one-time payment that helps me keep building HamHao (and other apps) — instead of selling your attention to advertisers.
- No data collection and no sharing with anyone. We only store your login and learning progress, so you don't have to start over every time - and we don't share that either. ;)
- Multiple ways to study: Word Practice, Sentence Reading, Flashcards + Custom Decks, Vocabulary Browsing, Text Reading and Pinyin pronunciation — use whichever fits how you learn.
- Built-in learning aids: Pinyin pronunciation throughout, plus a Chinese text reader with Pinyin display and text-to-speech.

If you want to actually learn Chinese without being nagged, gamified, or sold a subscription — give HamHao a try.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HamHao Premium | $9.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.2 Updated card and Decks — 2026-08-01

- Overhauled Cards and Decks mode: Drag and drop Decks around on a mat to organize and study directly in flashcards mode.
- Send example sentences to analyze mode with a single swipe to get more details and create custom words.

### 1.5.1 - Swipe Gestures — 2026-07-13

- Swipe gestures added and set as default interaction in Sentences and Practice mode
- Swipe gestures improved in Flashcards mode
- Overhauled Flashcard's deck building mode

### 1.5.0 Ui Improvements, Swipe gestures in card modes — 2026-07-12

- Swipe gestures added and set as default interaction in Sentences and Practice mode
- Swipe gestures improved in Flashcards mode
- Overhauled Flashcard's deck building mode
- General UI improvements, better descriptions

### 1.4.4 English DB update + minor ui improvements — 2026-07-04

- Improved English word translations
- UI improvements: font readability, button appearance on smaller devices

### Metadata Update — 2026-06-25

Improvements to App Store listing (description, keywords and updated screenshots).

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