# Hourly Hanzi: Learn Chinese — HSK Vocabulary & Word Widgets

> Bite-sized Chinese vocabulary learning with notifications and widgets. (iPhone/iPad app by Radish Retail, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourly-hanzi-learn-chinese/id6777846080 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Radish Retail, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894128531)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 41 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 438 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourly-hanzi-learn-chinese/id6777846080/reviews.md

## What is Hourly Hanzi?

Learn Chinese one word at a time with Hourly Hanzi. Build HSK vocabulary through Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets, scheduled notifications, native Mandarin audio, pinyin, natural example sentences, flashcards, quizzes, and smart practice.

LEARN THROUGHOUT YOUR DAY

Choose how new words reach you: glance at a fresh word on your Lock Screen or Home Screen, or set scheduled notifications on your own cadence. Quiet hours keep reminders on your schedule.

GO FROM PINYIN TO HSK

Start with the Foundations course to learn how to read pinyin and hear the four tones. Practice with listening drills, tap-to-build pinyin challenges, and a tone trainer that listens to your voice and traces your pitch.

Then choose your HSK level or take a quick placement. Study vocabulary from HSK 1 through HSK 9, with pinyin, meanings, natural sentence examples, and native Mandarin audio for every word.

REVIEW WHAT MATTERS

Mark words as seen, revisit them with smart practice, and save tricky words to your personal flashcard deck. Short quizzes reinforce each lesson, while history and progress tracking help you follow your learning.

FEATURES

- Scheduled vocabulary notifications with quiet hours
- Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets with a fresh word
- Pinyin, meanings, and natural example sentences
- Native Mandarin audio
- Foundations course for pinyin and the four tones
- Tone trainer, listening drills, and pinyin challenges
- HSK 1–9 vocabulary with placement and level selection
- Personal flashcards, smart practice, and quizzes
- History and progress tracking
- Private iCloud sync
- Offline access
- No ads

Try Hourly Hanzi free for 7 days. Paid access is required after the trial.

End User License Agreement:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Terms of Service:
https://hourlylearning.com/#/terms

Privacy Policy:
https://hourlylearning.com/#/privacy

Questions or suggestions? Email support@radish.software.

## Key features

- Scheduled vocabulary notifications
- Lock-screen and home-screen widgets
- Pinyin, meanings, and example sentences
- Native Mandarin audio
- Tone trainer with pronunciation scoring
- HSK level vocabulary
- Offline access

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hourly Hanzi Pro | $32.49 | per year |
| Hourly Hanzi Pro | $69.99 | per year |
| Hourly Hanzi Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Hourly Hanzi Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Hourly Hanzi Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Hourly Hanzi Pro - 30 Days | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hourly Hanzi Pro - 30 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hourly Hanzi Pro - 30 Days | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourly-hanzi-learn-chinese/id6777846080/reviews.md

### 1/5 — False claims

*2026-08-15*

It was a good learning app but I never received a notification 3 days before my trial ended. They claimed they would notify me, but it never came. As a result, I was charged $50 dollars without notice.

**Developer response:** Hi, we apologize for any inconvenience. Trial reminder notifications are scheduled automatically, but they can only be delivered if notifications are enabled for the app and may also be affected by iOS notification settings. We understand how frustrating an unexpected charge can be. Subscription billing and refunds are handled directly by Apple, and you can request a refund through Apple’s “Report a Problem” service.

### 5/5 — Exactly What I Needed

*2026-07-30*

Most language apps throw way too much at you at once, this one keeps it simple. I like that I can add my pleco save to this app too,

### 4/5 — responsive developers

*2026-07-30*

I have reported a few issues and developers have fixed very quickly. Very much recommend.

### 5/5 — Chinese Vocab That Actually Sticks

*2026-07-30*

really good idea, well done. delivers exactly what it promises.

### 5/5 — Well done!

*2026-07-29*

very clear layout and simple UI

### 5/5 — The tone trainer helps a lot

*2026-07-28*

Learning tones was my hardest part, but the Foundations course with the tone trainer made it clearer. I can hear the native audio, then read and tap through pinyin while the app tracks my pitch. My pronunciation feels more consistent after a week of practice.

### 5/5 — Works well for HSK study

*2026-07-28*

I chose an HSK level and the vocabulary lessons matched what I’m studying. The placement option was straightforward, and each word comes with natural Mandarin audio plus example sentences. I also like the flashcard deck for reviewing specific weak spots after each lesson.

### 5/5 — Good progress and review system

*2026-07-28*

I’ve used other language apps that felt scattered, but Hourly Hanzi keeps things structured. Marking words as seen and the smart review practice helps me revisit tricky characters and phrases instead of forgetting them. Progress tracking makes it easy to know what I need to work on next.

### 1/5 — Long onboarding and then forced paywall

*2026-07-27*

It made you go through long onboarding, took my email, asked me many questions, asked for rating, and then shows you paywall, you have to pay to use

**Developer response:** Hi Arturo,
We do not ask for user's emails. The app is free to use for 7 days for any user. If you have any questions or concerns, let us know at support@radish.software.

### 5/5 — Cool concept!

*2026-07-06*

Really cool idea. Very good supplement to my learning

## Frequently asked questions about Hourly Hanzi

### How does Hourly Hanzi teach Chinese?

Hourly Hanzi focuses on building vocabulary through small, repeatable lessons. It delivers new words via widgets or notifications and provides comprehensive details for each word, including pinyin, meanings, example sentences, and native audio.

### Does Hourly Hanzi offer pronunciation practice?

Yes, Hourly Hanzi includes a tone trainer that listens to your voice and scores your pronunciation. It also offers drills for mastering the four tones.

### What HSK levels does Hourly Hanzi cover?

Hourly Hanzi supports HSK levels 1 through 9, with options for placement tests and level selection to tailor the learning experience.

### Can I use Hourly Hanzi offline?

Yes, Hourly Hanzi is designed for focused learning and works offline, allowing you to study vocabulary without an internet connection.

### Does Hourly Hanzi have ads?

No, Hourly Hanzi is ad-free, ensuring an uninterrupted learning experience.

### What is the pricing for Hourly Hanzi?

Hourly Hanzi offers a 3-day free trial. After the trial, all features require a paid subscription, priced at $24.49 per year.

### How often is Hourly Hanzi updated?

Hourly Hanzi was last updated on June 19, 2026, indicating recent development and support for the application.

### What devices does Hourly Hanzi support?

Hourly Hanzi is currently supported on iPhones.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.1 — 2026-08-25

Fixed bug with progressing ahead of the widget

### 3.0 — 2026-08-24

Version 3.0 is here! A refreshed look throughout, a new way to save and learn your vocab words, and countless improvements; from curriculum additions and improvements to minor fixes.

### 2.3.4 — 2026-08-18

Improvements to our curriculum plus minor bug fixes.

### 2.3.3 — 2026-08-15

Minor bug fixes.

### 2.3.2 — 2026-08-14

Fixed an issue where saved progress could appear hidden after changing HSK levels.

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