# Mandarin Monkey Podcast — World's Best Chinglish Podcast

> Mandarin Chinese learning podcast with exclusive audio, transcripts, and vocabulary breakdowns. (iPhone/iPad app by Mandarin Monkey Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandarin-monkey-podcast/id1608027692 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mandarin Monkey Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605628203)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 118 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-03-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandarin-monkey-podcast/id1608027692/reviews.md

## What is Mandarin Monkey Podcast?

Improve your Mandarin Chinese listening comprehension and have fun with the Mandarin Monkey Podcast App! 

The Mandarin Monkey Podcast app brings you all the Chinglish tears, joy, family, love and learning of the weekly podcast show but with some amazing added extras. 

Exclusive Audio: 
- Mandarin Stories
- Vocabulary Breakdowns & Discussions
- Pure Mandarin Episodes (native Taiwanese hosts Irene and Ula)
- Traditional & Simplified story breakdowns
- Transcripts for the stories and vocabulary lists
- Special Episodes (Including Slang, Swearing in mandarin etc)

The exclusive audio is updated every week, with new stories and specials coming out regularly. The Pure Mandarin podcast episodes have scheduled seasons with the hosts recording every week. 

The app features an in app pull up screen which allows a listener to read along with the story being told, or check the vocabulary as it's being said. It also has the ability to show either simplified and traditional versions of the stories and hosts a vocabulary discussion going deeper into the stories meanings and uses of the words. 

The Mandarin Monkey Podcast app is designed with the Mandarin listener in mind and aims to help you improve your Chinese listening skills. In addition to the awesome original content above you get the classic Mandarin Monkey podcast episodes streamed straight to the app as well.

If you like the sound of the exclusive audio, try Mandarin Monkey pro and gain access to all the content. 

Please send any feedback to: nerds@mandarinmonkey.com

Check out the Website: https://www.mandarinmonkey.com

Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Exclusive audio content
- Mandarin stories
- Vocabulary breakdowns
- Transcripts for stories
- Simplified and traditional Chinese support
- In-app pull-up screen for reading along

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Sub With Trial | $9.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandarin-monkey-podcast/id1608027692/reviews.md

### 5/5 — bugged

*2025-01-14*

a few months ago it worked fine but now ig the ios update is js showing how dated the app is bc now things wont load properly. u can still listen to the podcasts using the library but the time bar doesnt even function like its supposed to. please update!

### 5/5 — Love this

*2023-08-28*

Great app with great content. Also appreciate the free trial.

### 5/5 — Taking me on to a new level

*2022-06-19*

Access to a great range of alternative material this is a whole lot easier way than online tuition!

### 5/5 — 特别玩挺！

*2022-03-19*

You guys are great! I love the stories! It is so cool to hear words that I have recently learned, words that a week or month ago I would not have understood. Constant listening practice is just as essential as classroom study, and this is a great way to do it. 谢谢你们！

**Developer response:** Thank you for your support, we hope we can keep helping you along your learning journey! 谢谢你的支持！

### 5/5 — Great Resource!!!

*2022-03-14*

Fantastic content! Definitely worth the investment to access exclusive content, great stories that will improve your Chinese listening skills!

**Developer response:** Thank you for your kind words! We're working hard to provide more content to help all of us learners. :)

## Frequently asked questions about Mandarin Monkey Podcast

### What is Mandarin Monkey Podcast?

Mandarin Monkey Podcast is an educational app designed to improve Mandarin Chinese listening comprehension. It offers a weekly podcast with exclusive audio content, stories, vocabulary breakdowns, and transcripts.

### Does Mandarin Monkey Podcast have ads?

Yes, Mandarin Monkey Podcast contains advertisements. As a free app with in-app purchases, ads are part of the user experience.

### What are the subscription options for Mandarin Monkey Podcast?

Mandarin Monkey Podcast offers a monthly subscription with a 7-day free trial for $9.99/month, and an annual subscription for $99.99/year. These subscriptions unlock all content.

### What is the age rating for Mandarin Monkey Podcast?

Mandarin Monkey Podcast has an age rating of 9+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 9 and above.

### How often is new content updated on Mandarin Monkey Podcast?

Exclusive audio content is updated weekly, with new stories and special episodes released regularly. The Pure Mandarin podcast episodes have scheduled seasons with weekly recordings.

### Can I read along with the stories in Mandarin Monkey Podcast?

Yes, the app features an in-app pull-up screen that allows listeners to read along with the story being told and check vocabulary as it is spoken.

### What devices support Mandarin Monkey Podcast?

Mandarin Monkey Podcast is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### How can I provide feedback for Mandarin Monkey Podcast?

You can send any feedback or suggestions for Mandarin Monkey Podcast to nerds@mandarinmonkey.com.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.5 — 2023-05-24

* Added panel type for new playlist with grammar notes
* Fix: Internal unmounted error
* Updated additional packages

### 2.0.4 — 2023-02-22

* Sort playlist tracks by descending date (latest first)
* Playing from latest tracks will show notes, if any
* Fix: Test me button only visible for tracks with vocab
* Lots of version and package updates, more to come

### 2.0.2 — 2022-08-31

* Fixed centering for long pinyin in comp test
* Added padding to bottom of lists
* Comp tests can display for any track with vocab

### 2.0.0 — 2022-06-27

* Small UI changes
* Comprehension game for vocab! Try it in the audio panel
* Write notes for any track! Try it in the audio panel
* Download any track and it will appear in the Downloads playlist
* Swipe to delete tracks or delete all downloads from settings
* Duration, level, and listening progress show for each track
* Hit enter button from password field to login
* First two tracks of each playlist are now free
* Fix: app freeze and/or slow loading on some devices

### 1.0.9 — 2022-04-24

* Sleep timer for WafflePods, or whatever you're listening to before bed!
* 15 second rewind and fast forward buttons are back to help you catch that vocab. 
* Speed up pro image and audio load times.

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