# MandarinBuddy

> MandarinBuddy (iPhone/iPad app by 建凯 金.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandarinbuddy/id6749439079 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [建凯 金](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825016904)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.5 · 226 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-08-04
- Data updated: 2026-07-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandarinbuddy/id6749439079/reviews.md

## What is MandarinBuddy?

MandarinBuddy: Your smart companion for mastering Chinese characters at your chosen HSK level. Learn at your own pace with curated flashcards, clear audio, stroke animations, and adaptive reviews to strengthen your knowledge.

Key Features:
• Curated flashcards across multiple HSK levels — beginner to advanced
• AutoSpeak for accurate pronunciation of every character
• Stroke Animation and Practice to master writing Chinese characters
• Personalized reviews to boost retention
• Quick search with highlighted results for focused learning

Step-by-step, clear, fast, and fun!


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.4 — 2025-08-22

Enhanced the search feature to deliver more relevant results.

### 1.1.3 — 2025-08-20

Added Chinese character learning materials for HSK levels 7, 8, and 9.

### 1.1.2 — 2025-08-18

Added support for Traditional Chinese
Improved search with relevance-ranked results
Added lists for new, review, and mastered characters

### 1.1.1 — 2025-08-12

Example sentences now include pinyin
Each Hanzi card now shows its HSK level

### 1.1 — 2025-08-08

Added support for learning Chinese characters across multiple HSK levels.
Added support for iPad devices.
Added pronunciation for all Chinese characters.
Added Stroke Animation and Practice to help users master writing Chinese characters.

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