HelloChinese - Learn Chinese

HelloChinese - Learn Chinese

#1 Chinese Learning App

23K ratings
3728 reviews
#118 in top-grossing Education
📚 Education
🔍 Reference
Free
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Details

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

Features

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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

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What's New in HelloChinese

7.6.5

September 24, 2026

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

10

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

HelloChinese Premium+

Get access to all HelloChinese features.

$16.991 Month
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Charts

Top Grossing

📈 118+4

Education

This app rose +4 positions in Education chart.

Last updated on October 14, 2026.

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User reviews

The best

This app is the best, and I mean it. After you finish the free part I %100 recommend you pay for the subscription if you're serious about learning Chinese. In the past I've learned Spanish and French, both partially in classrooms and partially through immersion while living in Spanish and French speaking countries- and I can tell you with %100 confidence that this is the best app I've ever used, I've learned as much in this app in a week as I did 2 months in a classroom. If you're trying to decide between HelloChinese and Duolingo this should be your sign, it's not even a question.
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Ruined by AI Slop

The app used to be very good and had a lot of care in it. Then at some point they got greedy and realized they could replace a lot of assets with AI including in some cases, actual human teachers.

It’s very insulting and shows a lack of respect for the user base.

The app is not worth paying money for anymore because the extra features are just AI slop. Disappointing to see this once great app take this approach.

We do not get this app to listen to ChatGPT give us lectures. We all have ChatGPT here and if we want to learn with AI Slop, we can replace the app, we can even ask AI to remake the entire app from scratch and never give you a dollar again.

Beware the slippery slope. When you replace people for your app, your app could be what’s replaced next.
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Amaaaazinggggg!!!

So fun and realistic!!

Fun and practical

Really like this app and it’s easy to do it daily, fun videos and a great way to quickly learn some Chinese

So Awesom

Genuinely so easy to use and super informative!

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.