Laoshi: Learn Chinese & HSK

Laoshi: Learn Chinese & HSK

Flashcards, Grammar & Writing

644 ratings
166 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 9, 2020
  • August 27, 2026

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Master Mandarin Chinese with smart flashcards, comprehensive grammar explanations, and character writing practice. Prepare for HSK exams and track your progress with scientifically optimized review intervals. Supports importing custom decks.

Smart flashcards for characters, tones, and grammar
Complete Chinese grammar section with explanations
HSK 2.0 & 3.0 exam preparation
30,000+ word lists and thematic decks
Real handwriting practice for characters
Pronunciation scoring with speech technology
Spaced Repetition System (SRS) for retention
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What's New in Laoshi

5.8

August 27, 2026

Small release, steady progress. We smoothed out the rough edges you reported and tuned performance across the app. Found something off? Write to app@laoshi.io — we read every message, and it gets fixed faster than through a review.

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Subscription plans

1 month with Laoshi Plus

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$8.991 Month
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In-App Purchases

$14.99

Lifetime purchase 90% discount

All functions are available forever

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User reviews

Планируете ли вы выпустить новую версию HSK?

Там старая версия на 500 слов за 2021 год, а сейчас вышла недавно новая версия на 300 слов в 1 HSK.

Promised 3 day trial and instead it charged me

If I don’t get this money back I will be enraged. I have heard so many good things about this app so I wanted to try it out for a bit before making any decisive payments, which is what the trial promised me. Next thing I know £10 is gone from my account. It may not seem like a lot but I’m a teenager so it’s not like I have an income to just buy whatever I like. I’m extremely dissatisfied. I better get my money back.
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Response from developer

Sorry — that's a horrible way to meet an app, and we understand the frustration. The free trial is granted by the App Store, not by us, and Apple gives it only once per Apple ID. If a trial was used before — even long ago — the purchase goes through at the full price with no trial. That is almost certainly what happened here. The fastest way to get the money back is Apple's own form: reportaproblem.apple.com — sign in, find the Laoshi purchase, request a refund. They usually decide within a couple of days. If Apple refuses or anything goes wrong, write to us at app@laoshi.io. We can't process App Store refunds ourselves — that part is Apple's — but we will help you get to the bottom of it. Nobody should pay for something they only wanted to try.

Full of mistakes

The HSK3 grammar section of the app is absolutely full of mistakes. In many cases the pinyin is incorrect, and in some other cases the pinyin doesn’t correspond to the sentence at all. It’s not just the occasional mistake - it’s systemic. For such an expensive app, this is unacceptable.

Response from developer

Thank you for this — it's specific, and that makes it fixable. You're right that pinyin quality in the HSK 3 grammar section is something we need to hold to a higher standard, and a systemic issue is exactly what we'd want to catch. We're reviewing that section now. If you could send two or three examples of sentences where the pinyin is wrong or mismatched to app@laoshi.io, it would help us confirm we've found the same pattern you're seeing — and we'll write back once it's corrected.

Great Review

Great app!

Невозможно бесплатно пользоваться

Сразу при открытии приложения выскакивает окно покупки тарифа плюс, невозможно его закрыть

FAQ

What does Laoshi do?

Laoshi is a comprehensive Mandarin Chinese learning system. It utilizes smart flashcards for characters, tones, and grammar, offers detailed grammar explanations, and includes features for character writing practice and pronunciation scoring. It's designed to help learners build vocabulary, master grammar, and prepare for HSK exams.

What are the key features of Laoshi?

Key features include flashcards tailored for Chinese, a complete grammar section with practical examples, coverage for HSK 2.0 and 3.0 exams, over 30,000 word lists, real handwriting practice, pronunciation scoring, a Spaced Repetition System (SRS) for long-term retention, and the ability to import or create custom decks. Progress tracking is also available.

How much does Laoshi cost?

Laoshi offers a free trial period. After the trial, access to all features requires a subscription. Specific pricing details for the subscription are not provided in the description but are necessary to unlock the full functionality of the app.

What is the best way to use Laoshi for HSK preparation?

Laoshi is well-suited for HSK preparation as it covers both HSK 2.0 and 3.0 exam standards for vocabulary and grammar. You can utilize the dedicated HSK word lists and thematic decks, along with the grammar section and flashcards, to systematically study and reinforce the material needed for the exams.

Can I use my own vocabulary lists with Laoshi?

Yes, Laoshi allows you to import word lists from other popular platforms like Anki, Quizlet, and Pleco. You can also create and share your own custom decks, providing flexibility to tailor your learning experience to specific needs or interests.