# Kaishu — Best reader for Chinese text

> Best reader for Chinese text (iPhone/iPad app by Mender LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaishu/id6798884372 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mender LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/954184266)
- Category: Reference
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-18
- Data updated: 2026-10-23

## What is Kaishu?

Read Chinese.
Understand every word.
A fast, offline Chinese reader. Tap any word for its meaning. Your place is saved, to the word.

## Is Kaishu safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Kaishu.

## Is Kaishu legit?

Kaishu appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Kaishu is 70 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-08-29

Easier to find sample texts to read and try!

### 1.0 — 2026-08-18

No release notes.

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