# MandaGlow — Learn Mandarin with Van Gogh

> Learn Mandarin with Van Gogh (iPhone/iPad app by JINQIU LI.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandaglow/id6771641430 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JINQIU LI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771641432)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 141 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-14
- Data updated: 2026-10-16

## What is MandaGlow?

MandaGlow turns Mandarin learning into an artistic journey through the world of Van Gogh and the literary icons from different times both in China and West.

Each level is paired with an iconic Van Gogh painting — from the warm Sunflowers of Level 1 to the luminous Irises of Level 6. As you progress, the world around you transforms.

LEARN YOUR WAY
- Master Pinyin from scratch with 10 structured lessons covering initials, finals, tones and special rules
- Build vocabulary, grammar and phrases through HSK 1–6
- Practice speaking with voice recognition exercises
- Read and listen with real dialogue scenes

STAY MOTIVATED
- Earn XP and climb through ranks with every lesson
- Build daily streaks and collect badges
- Track your progress across all 6 HSK levels

YOUR PERSONAL GUIDE
- Choose from 6 literary avatars — Eileen Chang, Li Bai, Lu Xun, Dante, Camus, and Jane Austen
- Your guide accompanies you through every lesson with wisdom and encouragement

BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED
- Each level brings a new Van Gogh masterpiece as your learning backdrop
- Warm, artistic interface designed to make studying feel like a pleasure, not a chore

Whether you are a complete beginner or building toward fluency, MandaGlow grows with you — one brushstroke at a time.

Start your journey. 开始吧。

Terms of Use: Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA):
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MandaGlow Premium | $5.99 | per month |


## Is MandaGlow safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess MandaGlow.

## Is MandaGlow legit?

MandaGlow has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for MandaGlow is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-13

This update improves lesson progression and fixes several bugs:

1. Add Privacy Policy and Terms of Use (EULA) links as tappable text on the paywall screen.
2. Added a quick way to view MandaGlow Premium plans from your Profile
3. Minor improvements and bug fixes from previous: 
- Fixed an issue where all levels could appear unlocked after restarting the app
- Fixed an issue when passing the unlocked level_final_quiz will auto-unlock next level without complete the lessons.
- Placement test results now correctly unlock only your recommended starting level
- Subscribing now unlocks your current level and all levels below it, so you can 
  review earlier material as a member
- You can now resume the placement test if interrupted, instead of starting over
- Minor visual fixes

Thank you for learning with MandaGlow!

### 1.0 — 2026-08-14

No release notes.

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