# HSK 5 Hero - Learn Chinese — HSK5 Mandarin for Fluency

> Interactive Chinese character and vocabulary learning app for HSK 5. (iPhone/iPad app by Handtechnics.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsk-5-hero-learn-chinese/id1141142649 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Handtechnics](https://appshunter.io/developer/505784461)
- Category: Education, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 30 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 51 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German and 23 more
- Released: 2016-09-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsk-5-hero-learn-chinese/id1141142649/reviews.md

## What is HSK 5 Hero?

Learn Chinese in a fun and interactive way!

The Hero Method allows you to quickly master Chinese characters by enforcing a recall and recognition process, essential for long-term memory. 

Hero HSK 5 covers 1300 words in the Chinese language, which are based on the Chinese level 5 proficiency exam (HSK 5). Audio of each word is available at the tap of a button.

This app supports both simplified (mainland China) and traditional (Hong Kong, Taiwan) Chinese characters.

What learners around the world are saying:

** United States - Awesome Design. Forgot I was learning. This is a very appealing app. I feel like I'm playing a cute phone game as I improve my 汉语。

** United States - Wonderful. This is a great app. Learning Chinese characters is fun and easy. Always look forward to playing and trying to reach my next Chinese level.

** Thailand - Another five star app worth the download! I am absolutely enjoying this thank you so much for creating this game! I get to learn Chinese as well as have a fun time doing so. Brilliant and fully deserving of five stars. I truly love this app!

** Portugal - Great way to test and train your Chinese. 

** Kenya - I strongly recommend HSK Hero. It has greatly helped improve my vocabulary, as well as helped me learn characters.

** China - Very effective and efficient way of learning Chinese Characters. Really helps to identify characters for reading and gives a good grounding for development of writing skills.

** Australia - Wonderful tool to practice your character recognition.

** India - Fab! A fun way to learn characters .. It can’t get easier than this! Love it!

** United Kingdom - Really good app to practice those characters you're unsure of! Keep playing everyday and you're sure to perfect your learning!

** United States - This app is an excellent bridge between learning the spoken language and learning the meanings of the words by focusing on just RECOGNIZING the words. 

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Please contact Mike at handtechnics@gmail.com if you have any questions or comments. Have fun learning!

## Key features

- Interactive learning method
- Character recognition and recall
- HSK 5 vocabulary (1300 words)
- Audio pronunciation for each word
- Simplified and traditional characters
- Long-term memory focus

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Everything | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 30)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsk-5-hero-learn-chinese/id1141142649/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good app

*2025-10-24, version 3.7*

Good app for learning vocabulary

### 1/5 — I have paid fir this app long ago!

*2023-08-22, version 3.4*

What's the deal? Now when I open this app there is  red X at the bottom, but there seems to be a new version and surprise, surprise a new one time fee. Grat app, but I paid for it one time long ago, so how to make it work again?

### 3/5 — Good but limited

*2023-03-01, version 3.4*

Pretty good so far but too expensive. If half the price I would buy. It’s fun to use, but doesn’t have many features.

### 1/5 — iOS 15 ทกไม่ได้

*2021-11-07, version 3.4*

เข้าเรียนไม่ได้อ่ะค่ะมันเป็นจอสีดำ

### 3/5 — Sound doesnt work

*2021-05-25, version 3.4*

Sound in iphone SE no longer works.
I can make it work on ipad mini. Please fix this. I will give a better rating.

### 5/5 — HSK game

*2018-10-30, version 2.1*

Top app

### 2/5 — Unimpressive

*2018-07-16, version 1.4*

Bait and switches you; the full app costs $10. The first level only includes 20 words, and is not impressive enough to make me want to buy the full product.

### 2/5 — HSK Hero 5

*2018-04-02*

Seems ok

### 5/5 — 汉语

*2017-09-07, version 1.2*

henhao👍

### 5/5 — Great app! Effective in learning!

*2017-07-29, version 1.2*

When I had to take hsk five, this was the app to go to! I was able not only to learn how to recognize the characters but their meanings as well. In some way it even helped me with writing. All in all great find!

## Frequently asked questions about HSK 5 Hero

### What does HSK 5 Hero do?

HSK 5 Hero is an educational app designed to help users master Chinese characters and vocabulary. It employs an interactive method focused on recall and recognition to build long-term memory, specifically targeting the content required for the HSK 5 proficiency exam.

### What are the key features of this app?

The app features an interactive learning method that enforces recall and recognition for better memory retention. It covers 1300 words relevant to the HSK 5 exam, provides audio pronunciation for each word, and supports both simplified and traditional Chinese characters.

### How much does HSK 5 Hero cost?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This allows users to access additional content or features beyond the basic free offering.

### What Chinese proficiency level is this app for?

This app is specifically designed for learners aiming to pass the HSK 5 (Chinese language proficiency) exam. It covers the 1300 words and character recognition skills typically required at this level.

### Can I learn both simplified and traditional Chinese characters?

Yes, the app supports both simplified Chinese characters, commonly used in mainland China, and traditional Chinese characters, used in Hong Kong and Taiwan. This offers flexibility for learners based on their specific needs or interests.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.7 — 2025-03-04

- minor fix

### 3.6 — 2025-02-18

Optimized for the latest iPhone resolutions.

### 3.5 — 2023-12-28

- updated for iPhone 15,  iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max

### 3.4 — 2020-10-25

- updated for iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max screen resolutions

### 3.3 — 2020-04-21

- minor update to address some pronunciation issues.

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