# HanziFeed: Learn Mandarin — HSK Characters & Graded Reader

> Learn Mandarin characters and reading through real articles and spaced repetition. (iPhone/iPad app by Hanzifeed LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanzifeed-learn-mandarin/id6760566853 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hanzifeed LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885026032)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 58 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanzifeed-learn-mandarin/id6760566853/reviews.md

## What is HanziFeed?

Read real Mandarin Chinese from your first week with an extensive dictionary at your fingertips

WHAT'S INSIDE

• 3,145 characters across HSK 3.0 levels 1–9
* Support for Simplified & Traditional
• Thousands of graded reading passages & daily news articles
* Quiz mode with personalized review algorithms
* Multiple quiz modes
• 90,000+ example sentences from news and community sources
• 161,000+ dictionary entries 
• 4 audio styles with native speakers
• Animated stroke order 
• Search by character, pinyin, English, or handwriting

Hanzifeed teaches 3,145 characters across HSK 3.0 1–9 through the patterns that connect them: shared radicals, phonetic series, and the visual logic that makes Chinese work. 

READ REAL CHINESE FROM DAY ONE

Thousands of curated Wikipedia passages and daily news articles across 10+ topics graded into five difficulty tiers from Beginner to Expert. Tap any character to see its pinyin and meaning instantly. Listen along with synchronized audio that highlights each word as it plays. After each passage, rate your comprehension and save unfamiliar characters directly to your review packs.

Track your reading progress with a rolling comprehension percentage, daily reading streaks, and a 30-day trend chart that shows how your understanding improves over time.

LEARN SMARTER, NOT HARDER

A 6-stage spaced repetition system schedules reviews at optimal intervals. Swipe to grade your recall — the algorithm handles the rest. Study only what you're about to forget.

WORKS OFFLINE

FREE TO USE.

Decompose. Analyze. Trace. Retain. Repeat.

SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS

HanziFeed Pro is an auto-renewable subscription, available monthly or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase.

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

## Key features

- Learn 3,145 characters across HSK 3.0 levels
- Thousands of graded reading passages
- Quiz mode with personalized review
- Animated stroke order
- Search by character, pinyin, or English
- Spaced repetition system
- Offline functionality

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanzifeed-learn-mandarin/id6760566853/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Ideal app

*2026-04-01*

Easily digestible with great simplified UI, other apps tend to be a bit overwhelming but after trying several other apps to work on my beginners Mandarin, I’ve found this one is the best

## Frequently asked questions about HanziFeed

### What is HanziFeed?

HanziFeed is an educational app designed to help users learn Mandarin Chinese characters and improve their reading comprehension. It utilizes real-world articles and interactive quizzes to facilitate learning.

### Does HanziFeed have ads?

No, HanziFeed is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted learning experience. The app is free to use and does not display advertisements.

### What learning methodology does HanziFeed use?

HanziFeed teaches characters through patterns like radicals and phonetic series. It employs a 6-stage spaced repetition system for optimal review intervals and offers personalized review algorithms in its quiz mode.

### How does HanziFeed track progress?

Users can track their reading progress with a rolling comprehension percentage, daily reading streaks, and a 30-day trend chart. Unfamiliar characters can be saved directly to review packs.

### What devices is HanziFeed available on?

HanziFeed is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It supports both Simplified and Traditional Chinese characters.

### How many characters does HanziFeed cover?

HanziFeed covers 3,145 characters across HSK 3.0 levels 1–9. It also provides access to over 90,000 example sentences and 161,000+ dictionary entries.

### Can I use HanziFeed offline?

Yes, HanziFeed works offline, allowing you to continue your Mandarin studies without an internet connection.

### What is the age rating for HanziFeed?

HanziFeed has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of learners interested in the Mandarin language.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.12.0 — 2026-08-28

What's new in 1.12:

• A bottom nav bar — Learn, Review, Read, Dictionary and You, one tap away
• A guided path on the new Learn hub: one unit at a time, with a skippable checkpoint every fifth
• Search and Explore are now one Dictionary
• A fresh look — softer cards, rounder shapes, a colour per section
• Sentences stream as you need them; smaller app, better VoiceOver/TalkBack

### 1.11.0 — 2026-08-17

• No big download required anymore!! Characters load as you browse, full offline mode still available in manage downloads page
• New characters now get taught first in Review mode instead of surprising you
• New previous/next controls to hop between passages in the reader
• A faster, lighter app

### 1.10.0 — 2026-08-15

What's new in 1.10:
• No big download required anymore!! Characters load as you browse, full offline mode still available in manage downloads page
• New characters now get taught first in Review mode instead of surprising you
• New previous/next controls to hop between passages in the reader
• A faster, lighter app

### 1.9.0 — 2026-08-12

What's new in 1.9.0:
• Day streaks — finish a session and see your streak right on the summary
• Home now shows how many cards are due at a glance
• A faster, lighter app

### 1.8.3 — 2026-08-06

What's new in 1.8.3:

• Smarter review sessions — new cards mix in among your due ones, weighted to your level with a stretch above and reinforcement below
• Back after a break? Big backlogs now clear most-overdue-first
• iPhone taps fixed for the multi-character stroke reviews
• Faster passages, plus accessibility and polish fixes

## Related topics

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