# Learn Chinese - Dumplingo — Read Mandarin Through Stories

> Read Mandarin Through Stories (iPhone/iPad app by Nicholas Bannigan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-dumplingo/id6807228737 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nicholas Bannigan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6807169445)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.5 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-15
- Data updated: 2026-10-09
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-dumplingo/id6807228737/reviews.md

## What is Learn Chinese?

Improve your Chinese by reading stories you can actually understand. Choose your HSK level, listen to native audio as each word is highlighted, and tap any word for an instant translation, pinyin, and definition.

HOW IT WORKS

Every story comes with native audio that highlights each word as it's spoken, karaoke-style, so you can connect the sound, character, and meaning as you read. Tap any word for an instant translation, pinyin, and definition without leaving the story.

WHAT YOU GET

A growing library of stories organized by HSK level, from complete beginner (HSK 1) through advanced (HSK 6)
Native audio narration with karaoke-style word highlighting
Tap any word for its translation, pinyin, and definition
Short comprehension quizzes after each story
Reading streaks, characters read, and words mastered tracked automatically
A First 1000 Characters course that builds your core vocabulary story by story
A daily Word of the Day, with Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
Simplified and Traditional Chinese support
Progress synced across your devices when you sign in

MADE FOR REAL READERS

Dumplingo isn't a flashcard app. It's built for people who want to actually read Chinese: news, novels, subtitles, menus, and everyday Chinese.

Every story is written to be genuinely readable at its level, helping you build vocabulary and reading confidence without constantly stopping to look up words.

DUMPLINGO PREMIUM

The first episode of every story series is free. Dumplingo Premium unlocks the full story library across every HSK level with a monthly auto-renewing subscription.

Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings.

Terms of Use: https://dumplingo.net/assets/Legal/Termify-Terms-and-Conditions-QqPSWMCXKF.pdf
Privacy Policy: https://dumplingo.net/assets/Legal/Termify-Privacy-Policy-QqPSWMCXKF%20(1).pdf

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dumplingo Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Dumplingo Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.6 — 2026-10-07

-Added deep reading mode
-Various bug fixes

### 1.1.5 — 2026-10-05

-Added free no audio stories
-Updated progress section
-Enhanced reading view
-Performance improvements

### 1.1.4 — 2026-09-30

-Added link to newsletter on home page
-Updated analytics

### 1.1.3 — 2026-09-29

-Various bug fixes

### 1.1.2 — 2026-09-24

-Various bug fixes
-Added review prompt
-Metadata changes
-Added analytics

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