# Mandarin Aloud — Beginner Chinese with Pinyin

> Beginner Chinese with Pinyin (iPhone/iPad app by LI YIN.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandarin-aloud/id6803190936 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LI YIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790149811)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-17
- Data updated: 2026-10-05

## What is Mandarin Aloud?

Mandarin Aloud is a simple speaking-practice app for English-speaking beginners who want to start using Mandarin in everyday situations.

Learn useful sentences through a clear, beginner-friendly format:

• Chinese characters (Hanzi)
• Pinyin with tone marks
• Natural English translations
• Short usage notes
• Meaning breakdowns
• Clear Mandarin audio for listening and repetition

The app includes 80 practical beginner sentences across 8 everyday topics:

• Greetings
• Self Introduction
• Numbers & Money
• Ordering Food
• Taxi / Ride
• Asking Directions
• Shopping
• Emergency Help

MANDARIN BASICS

New to pinyin or Mandarin tones?

Mandarin Aloud includes a lightweight Mandarin Basics guide explaining pinyin, tone marks, the four main tones, and the neutral tone. Listen to tone examples and get comfortable with the sound and rhythm of Mandarin before you practice.

LISTEN, READ, REPEAT

Each practice card is designed to help you understand what you are saying before you say it.

Read the English meaning.
See the Chinese characters.
Follow the pinyin.
Listen to the standard pronunciation.
Then say the sentence aloud yourself.

There are no scores, streaks, or complicated lessons. The goal is simply to help you see it, hear it, understand it, and say it.

BUILT FOR BEGINNERS

Mandarin Aloud focuses on short, practical expressions you can actually use. The app avoids unnecessary complexity so you can spend more time listening and speaking.

PRIVACY-FRIENDLY

No account or sign-in is required.
Mandarin Aloud does not collect personal data, use advertising networks, or track your learning behavior.

AUDIO

The standard sentence audio and tone examples in this app are AI-generated and reviewed for beginner Mandarin practice.

FREE TO START

Mandarin Aloud is free to download and includes sample practice content.

An optional one-time Full Access in-app purchase unlocks the complete beginner practice library. No subscription is required.

Start with one sentence.
Listen.
Repeat.
And let Mandarin become a little more familiar each time.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $3.99 | one-time |


## Is Mandarin Aloud safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Mandarin Aloud.

## Is Mandarin Aloud legit?

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


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-09-18

No release notes.

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