# Learn Chinese with Zizzle — Chinese through visual stories > Visual story-based app for efficient Chinese language learning. (iPhone/iPad app by Zizzle eLearning Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-with-zizzle/id1124364692 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Zizzle eLearning Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124364691) - Category: Education, Travel - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.60/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 68 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2016-07-14 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-with-zizzle/id1124364692/reviews.md ## What is Learn Chinese with Zizzle? Learn Chinese with Zizzle is the only Chinese language app that combines beautiful visualizations with the latest scientific research. Learning Chinese has never been so efficient and fun. Zizzle turns Chinese characters into engaging visualizations and memorable short stories with funny heroes. The University of Munich has independently verified the effectiveness of the Zizzle approach for learning Chinese: student performance increased by at least 79%. Download the app for free and experience how dramatically your Chinese reading and writing skills will improve in just a short time. FEATURES *** Visualized stories for over 1000 Chinese characters: Learning Chinese has never been so much fun *** Individually tailored vocabulary lists for different Chinese learning levels and standardized tests (HSK, TOCFL, YCT). Achieve your Chinese learning goals. *** Learn Chinese words specifically needed for business in China, travelling in China or studying in China *** Intelligent testing systems and spaced repetition to make sure you never forget a single Chinese character *** 3000+ essential Chinese words *** 3000+ essential Chinese phrases *** 3000+ Audio files for character, words, and phrases *** FREE 7-day trial SUBSCRIPTIONS Zizzle offers three subscription plans with full access to the Zizzle library of content: 1. Zizzle Monthly plan for $9.99 ($9.99/month) 2. Zizzle 3-Months plan for $24.99 ($8.33/month) 3. Zizzle Annual plan for $59.99 ($4.99/month) - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Privacy Policy: http://start.zizzle-app.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: http://start.zizzle-app.com/terms-and-conditions ## Key features - Visualized stories for 1000+ Chinese characters - Tailored vocabulary lists for HSK, TOCFL, YCT - Business, travel, and study-specific Chinese words - Intelligent testing systems and spaced repetition - 3000+ essential Chinese words and phrases - 3000+ audio files for pronunciation ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Zizzle - Master Chinese | $9.99 | per month | | Zizzle - Master Chinese | $24.99 | per 3 months | | Zizzle - Master Chinese | $59.99 | per year | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 13) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-with-zizzle/id1124364692/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Good app - too few characters for advanced learning *2020-10-16, version 1.67.300* The mnemonics are definitely good, the illustrations are solid, but this strategy I find is too slow to do for every character. Where I really need this is for the harder characters with similar appearances. While I like the system, it was missing too many characters to be of large utility. If you read this after a while though I’d definitely see if the number of characters expands. I would definitely recommend. ### 5/5 — Love this app *2020-06-23, version 1.67.300* I have books at home to help with Chinese learning, I’ve tried other apps to learn Chinese, however none of them have helped me in this way. I am definitely a visual learner and I love they incorporate the tones, memorization, and as well as picture stories to help you learn. I disagree with the lower reviews, this app is helpful as a beginner guide and great for starters who want to learn basics to the language. It definitely could use more reviews. I give it 5/5 stars. ### 5/5 — Great App *2020-06-09, version 1.67.300* Great app. Combine with Scritter. Scritter has stronger beginner lists and better Chinese writing practice. However, these lists integrate just enough information (but not too much) in a very elegant manner for mnemonics that help you remember the tone, the way the charachter is drawn, and the way the charachter sounds. Major thanks to developer. Hoping you are able to get in 500 more words at least for the visualization stories. As this will be nearing a very important percentile. This was extremely well done. ### 2/5 — Not quite the Mandarin wani kani... *2019-06-08, version 1.67.300* For those familiar with what a spectacular character learning app looks like (aka wani kani) this is noticeably lower quality. Can’t log into a free trial account across multiple devices, no automatic spaced repetition prompting including all covered characters, no vocabulary in spaced repetitions, no regular timing for spaced repetitions, the stories are over-complicated (the “heroes” should be the main characters, not random children, angels, truckers etc, this would make the tone, pronunciation and character much easier to remember and straightforward). Users should also have to type in the spelling rather than use multiple choice, this is much better for memorization. For a free trial maybe this is fine but if people are paying money to use this, the spaced repetition needs to be much more rigorous. ### 2/5 — Questionable content *2019-02-02, version 1.67.300* From the wrong description of tian, to the repetition of simple words in upper levels, this app bothers me for how much better it could be of quality content would be put together with the method. Seriously, I love the method. The imagery is great. Please create stronger content to support a great design. I'll be happy to come back to study with you then. ### 3/5 — Fine content, misses marks *2019-01-13, version 1.61.121* The app has decent mnemonics to help you quickly associate meanings with characters. I would provide 5 stars if the app allowed you to create practice lists, flag characters for further review, or edit your own version of the story. Likewise, many of the stories are weak in terms of providing actual help memorizing the characters. They seem to be poorly constructed and not thought through. It’s a fine app, but for the money, I’m looking for more. ### 4/5 — Awesome content, small problems *2018-11-23, version 1.61.121* I absolutely love this app and recommend it to anyone looking to learn Chinese characters. It has mnemonics for not only the meaning, but the pronunciation and tone. Good quality audio for the characters. There’re also lots of example sentences and vocabulary words with audio. However, it needs some polishing to get 5 stars. The audio for example sentences is occasionally mismatched or transcribed incorrectly. There’s also no way to access the main menu without pushing the back button a million times. It would also be nice if you could turn on a reminder to review past characters. The review is often problematic though because some characters have multiple readings, so you can select a falsely “wrong” answer. That said, these are pretty minor flaws given how great the rest of the app is. I remember the characters I learn using this with almost zero repetition necessary!!!! ### 2/5 — Needs work *2018-08-25, version 1.61.121* Good start but leaves a lot of room for improvement. Some of the stories are hard to relate to. They feel contrived. For me if the stories related back to Chinese culture it may be better. ### 3/5 — Good but big issue for me *2018-06-24, version 1.61.121* So far I’m enjoying the structure and layout of the app but no audio is playing for me at all, even after I fiddle around with my settings a bunch. ### 3/5 — Traditional Chinese pls *2018-03-31, version 1.61.121* I would love to buy this if it had a traditional Chinese option ## Frequently asked questions about Learn Chinese with Zizzle ### How effective is Zizzle for learning Chinese? The University of Munich independently verified Zizzle's effectiveness, showing student performance increased by at least 79%. The app uses visualized stories and scientific research to make learning efficient and fun. ### What learning levels does Zizzle cater to? Zizzle offers individually tailored vocabulary lists for different Chinese learning levels and standardized tests like HSK, TOCFL, and YCT. It also provides content for business, travel, and study in China. ### Does Zizzle offer a free trial? Yes, Zizzle offers a FREE 7-day trial. After the trial, users can choose from three subscription plans: Monthly ($9.99/month), 3-Months ($24.99), or Annual ($59.99). ### How does Zizzle help with memorization? Zizzle utilizes intelligent testing systems and spaced repetition to ensure users never forget Chinese characters. This method is designed to reinforce learning over time. ### What kind of content does Zizzle provide? Zizzle provides visualized stories for over 1000 Chinese characters, 3000+ essential Chinese words and phrases, and over 3000 audio files for pronunciation. This comprehensive content aids in reading, writing, and speaking skills. ### Can I manage my Zizzle subscription? Yes, subscriptions can be managed by the user. Auto-renewal can be turned off in the user's Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. No cancellation is allowed during an active subscription period. ### What devices is Zizzle available on? Zizzle is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The app is designed for iOS devices. ### What is the age rating for Zizzle? The age rating for Zizzle is 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and above. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 1.67.300 — 2019-01-30 • 250+ NEW Chinese characters • 750+ NEW words and phrases • 750+ NEW audio recordings • NEW decks and support for NEW textbooks • -70% reduced download size of the app • Design and performance improvements • Added user feedback feature • Minor bug fixes ## Apps similar to Learn Chinese with Zizzle | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Chinese ABC](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-abc/id1219928822) | — | Free | Education | | [Yabla Chinese](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yabla-chinese/id699772889) | 3.7 (7) | Free | Education | | [TCB \| Read Chinese to Learn](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcb-read-chinese-to-learn/id1074317405) | 4.6 (544) | Free | Education | | [WordSwing Chinese](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordswing-chinese/id1277286492) | 4.7 (42) | Free | Education | | [Chinese Challenges](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-challenges/id1465809791) | 4.8 (37) | Free | Education | | [HSK4 Learn Chinese Chinesimple](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsk4-learn-chinese-chinesimple/id1501949646) | 4.5 (47) | Free | Education | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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