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HelloChinese - Learn Chinese

HelloChinese - Learn Chinese

#1 Chinese Learning App

23K ratings
3717 reviews
#138 in top-grossing Education
📚 Education
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 18, 2015
  • September 24, 2026

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Developer

HelloChinese Technology Co., Ltd.
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About

This app offers a fun and effective way to learn Mandarin Chinese from beginner to conversational levels. It combines game-based lessons, stories, videos, and speech recognition to help you master pronunciation, characters, and practical conversations while exploring Chinese culture.

✓Game-based learning
✓Graded stories
✓Immersive lessons
✓Video lessons
✓Speech recognition
✓Character handwriting
✓HSK level courses
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of HelloChinese. Based on 23K reviews and a 4.9/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Easy to learn
  • 👍Engaging and fun
  • 👍Helpful for beginners
  • 👍Good for pronunciation practice
  • 👍Useful for learning Chinese characters
  • 👍Effective teaching methods
  • 👍Convenient for on-the-go learning
  • 👍Comprehensive learning experience

Negative things

  • 🐛Inconsistent speech recognition
  • 🐛Audio quality issues in some videos
  • 💰Paywall limits access to full content
  • 💰Premium subscription is expensive
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What's New in HelloChinese

7.6.5

September 24, 2026

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

HelloChinese Premium+

Get access to all HelloChinese features.

$16.991 Month
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📊 138

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The app has maintained its position at 138 recently.

Last updated on October 10, 2026.

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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

AI won’t let me continue

Like’Ed learning on this app, until I got to the Ai “Chat with wang fai” can not get past this.
So I’m going to a different app

Fix this plz
Arcticfox:)Arcticfox:)

Learning Chinese

Excellent platform
Hawaiicar&lisHawaiicar&lis

Great app

So easy, follows a recognisable structure and is easy to use. I am loving learning Chinese :)
Lays77Lays77

71 year-old beginner

This app is fun
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Foundational and helpful

I really like it better than other apps I have used in the past. It goes over the basics with build-up into deeper content.
John MarleenJohn Marleen
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Occasional login issues

Bug

Inconsistent performance on older devices

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Requested Features

5 requests

More advanced lessons beyond HSK3

Feature

Option to toggle pinyin on a per-word basis

Feature

Improved review system with more customization

Feature

Addition of traditional Chinese characters

Feature

More real-life conversation practice

Feature

FAQ

What does HelloChinese do?

HelloChinese is designed to help beginners learn Mandarin Chinese from scratch to a conversational level. It offers a fun and effective approach through game-based lessons, stories, videos, and interactive exercises that cover listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

What are the key features of HelloChinese?

Key features include game-based learning to keep users engaged, over 1,000 graded stories, immersive lessons for practical conversations, 2,000+ videos with authentic speakers, innovative learning games, speech recognition for pronunciation correction, character handwriting practice, systematic HSK-level courses, and bite-sized curriculum.

How much does HelloChinese cost?

The app offers a freemium model. While there are free features, a premium subscription is available for enhanced access. Subscriptions range from one-month ($11.99) to twelve-month ($69.99) plans, with pricing varying by region.

What devices is HelloChinese compatible with?

The app description does not explicitly state device compatibility, but it is available on the App Store, suggesting it is compatible with iOS devices. It also mentions study progress tracking across multiple devices, implying cross-platform support.

Who is HelloChinese for?

This app is ideal for beginners who want to learn Mandarin Chinese and explore Chinese culture. It's designed to make the learning process enjoyable and effective, catering to individuals looking to gain conversational fluency.