# HSK 6 Hero - Learn Chinese — HSK6 Mandarin Reading Skills

> Chinese character and vocabulary learning app for HSK 6 exam preparation. (iPhone/iPad app by Handtechnics.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsk-6-hero-learn-chinese/id1144307805 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Handtechnics](https://appshunter.io/developer/505784461)
- Category: Education, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 51 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 23 more
- Released: 2016-09-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsk-6-hero-learn-chinese/id1144307805/reviews.md

## What is HSK 6 Hero?

*** Used by countless Chinese language learners worldwide, HSK Hero is the most effective Chinese word and character learning app!

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

HSK 6 Hero covers 2500 words in the Chinese language, which are based on the Chinese level 6 proficiency exam (HSK 6).

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

- Hero Method for character mastery
- Covers 2500 HSK 6 words
- Simplified and traditional character support
- Focus on recognition skills
- Engaging learning experience

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

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


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsk-6-hero-learn-chinese/id1144307805/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fun way to learn

*2019-03-18, version 2.3*

Great fun and very useful - but would be good to have audio and an example sentence.

### 5/5 — Пойдёт

*2018-11-01, version 2.1*

Достаточно неплохо

### 5/5 — Great

*2018-02-27*

Good for one who practice HSK 6, its free!

### 5/5 — HSK Level 6 hero

*2018-02-18, version 1.5*

Мне понравилось. Достаточно залипательно.

### 5/5 — Get it!!!

*2017-12-31, version 1.5*

Fun, fast and efficient - loved using it.

### 4/5 — Worth a trial at least

*2017-10-21*

Interesting and challenging.

### 5/5 — Fun

*2016-12-05*

Fun game

## Frequently asked questions about HSK 6 Hero

### What is the HSK 6 Hero learning method?

The Hero Method is designed to help you quickly master Chinese characters by enforcing a recall and recognition process, which is essential for long-term memory retention. This approach makes learning feel more like playing a game.

### How many words does HSK 6 Hero cover?

HSK 6 Hero covers 2500 words in the Chinese language, specifically those based on the Chinese Level 6 proficiency exam (HSK 6). This comprehensive vocabulary is crucial for exam success.

### Does HSK 6 Hero support both simplified and traditional Chinese characters?

Yes, HSK 6 Hero supports both simplified characters, commonly used in mainland China, and traditional characters, used in Hong Kong and Taiwan. This broad support caters to a wider range of learners.

### What devices is HSK 6 Hero available on?

HSK 6 Hero is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The app is designed to provide a seamless learning experience across these Apple devices.

### How often is HSK 6 Hero updated?

The latest version of HSK 6 Hero is 3.7, which was last updated on March 4, 2025. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### What is the age rating for HSK 6 Hero?

HSK 6 Hero has an age rating of 4+. This makes it suitable for a wide range of learners, from younger students to adults, interested in learning Chinese.

### How does HSK 6 Hero help with learning Chinese characters?

HSK 6 Hero helps learners by focusing on character recognition, which is vital for reading comprehension. Users have reported that it makes learning characters fun and easy, improving vocabulary and character identification skills.

### Does HSK 6 Hero have ads?

No, HSK 6 Hero does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without interruptions from ads, allowing for a focused learning experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.7 — 2025-03-04

- minor fix

### 3.6 — 2025-02-19

Optimized for 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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