# HeroStroke: Learn Chinese — Learn Cantonese & Mandarin

> Interactive Chinese character learning game for kids and beginners. (iPhone/iPad app by Ching Yee Chew.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herostroke-learn-chinese/id6792329033 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ching Yee Chew](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792329035)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 196 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herostroke-learn-chinese/id6792329033/reviews.md

## What is HeroStroke?

Hero Stroke turns learning Chinese into an adventure. Kids travel across a map of real cities — Hong Kong, Macau, Guangzhou and more — collecting 300+ characters as they go.

Every character is a mini-quest: trace the strokes in the right order, hear it spoken, then prove you can read it aloud and pick it out by ear. Beat the district boss to earn a certificate and unlock the next stop.

WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT
• Cantonese AND Mandarin — your child picks the voice for every spoken question
• Traditional AND Simplified characters
• Real stroke-order practice, not just flashcards
• Speak-to-check: the app listens and tells your child if they read it right
• Age-aware quizzes — younger kids listen & read, older kids also write
• 300+ characters grouped by theme: nature, family, animals, food and more
• Collectible character cards and city certificates keep kids coming back

BUILT FOR FAMILIES
• No ads and no third-party tracking
• A family plan covers up to 4 children, each with their own progress
• Designed for ages 4–10, and great for adult beginners too

Start free, then subscribe to unlock every district and character.

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

## Key features

- Interactive character quests
- Real stroke-order practice
- Speak-to-check pronunciation
- Cantonese and Mandarin support
- Traditional and Simplified characters
- Collectible character cards and certificates

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Family (Annual) | $119.99 | per year |
| Family (Monthly) | $16.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $8.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herostroke-learn-chinese/id6792329033/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Educational and user friendly (especially for children!)

*2026-08-17*

Highly recommend

### 5/5 — Highly recommended for teaching kids how to write Chinese in a fun way

*2026-08-16*

The graphic is very beautiful and detailed. It features a lot of places in Hong Kong. The game is interactive and fun. It is easy to follow and navigate. Highly recommend for parents who want to teach kids how to write Chinese.

## Frequently asked questions about HeroStroke

### What is HeroStroke's learning methodology?

HeroStroke uses an adventure-based approach where users travel through virtual cities, completing mini-quests for each character. This includes tracing strokes, listening to pronunciation, and identifying characters by ear, with age-aware quizzes.

### Does HeroStroke offer progress tracking?

Yes, HeroStroke allows each child to have their own progress tracked, especially with the family plan. Users can earn certificates and unlock new districts as they master characters.

### What are the subscription options for HeroStroke?

HeroStroke offers monthly and annual subscription plans, with separate options for individual and family use. Monthly plans start at $8.99, while annual plans are $69.99.

### Is HeroStroke suitable for young children?

HeroStroke is designed for ages 4-10, with quizzes that adapt to younger children by focusing on listening and reading, and to older children by including writing practice.

### Does HeroStroke have ads?

No, HeroStroke is ad-free and does not include third-party tracking, ensuring an uninterrupted learning experience for children.

### What devices does HeroStroke support?

HeroStroke is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to be compatible with these Apple devices.

### How often is HeroStroke updated?

The latest version of HeroStroke is 1.0.1, and it was last updated on August 17, 2026. Updates typically focus on improving features and content.

### Can I cancel my HeroStroke subscription?

Yes, users can cancel their subscription at any time. Subscription management is typically handled through the device's app store settings.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2026-08-20

Improvements and fixes:
- Bigger, more accurate writing canvas on iPad
- Smarter handwriting grading — write naturally, in any stroke order
- Fixed pronunciation audio being too quiet after speaking questions
- Clearer right/wrong feedback in the boss battle writing round

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-17

Bug fixes and improvements:
- Fixed the writing canvas shrinking mid-round on iPad
- Added a live score counter and clearer pass/fail feedback during quizzes
- Fixed a map progress bug where fully-correct quizzes could still show as incomplete
- Fixed an unresponsive audio button in some listening questions
- Improved practice content for the position-words lesson

### 1.0 — 2026-08-01

No release notes.

## Related topics

[mandarin stroke](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/mandarin-stroke) · [learn chinese for kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/learn-chinese-for-kids)

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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 2026-08-30.*
