# Mandawin – Learn Chinese — Learn Chinese the smart way

> Smart Chinese language learning app with spaced repetition and mnemonic stories. (iPhone/iPad app by Mochi Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandawin-learn-chinese/id1327813294 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mochi Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027902535)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-08-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandawin-learn-chinese/id1327813294/reviews.md

## What is Mandawin?

Mandawin takes the pain out of learning Chinese.

(Simplified character edition)

Learn Mandarin at your own pace using smart study methods, and a neuroscience-backed review system that helps you remember words after seeing them a handful of times.

Learn piece by piece:
First learn the fundamental building blocks of Chinese characters, then learn how they slot together to make more complex characters.

Study in a smart order:
Learn the words in order of frequency and importance, so you can start reading real Chinese material as soon as possible.

Catchy mnemonics:
Each word has a story that uses your imaginative memory to link the character composition to its meaning and pronunciation.

Smart review timing:
No more cramming. We use a smart Spaced Repetition that prompts you to review words at just the right time for optimal memorisation. You'll remember most words forever after seeing them a handful of times.

Mandawin is your Chinese study companion for life. We'll take you from the basics, all the way to learning every word you need to understand a Chinese newspaper. All at your pace, in your spare time.

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Pricing information: Mandawin is free to start. You can study the first two levels, containing over 100 characters and words, for free. To progress further you will need a Mandawin subscription, charged at $5.99 monthly or $59.99 yearly (varies by location, check prices displayed in the app).

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Support: You can reach us at support@mandawin.com for support, or chat with us on Messenger at m.me/MandawinApp

Subscription information: Your subscription payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal, at the rate shown, within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal via your iTunes account settings after purchase.

Privacy Policy: https://www.mandawin.com/privacy-policy
Terms of Use: https://www.mandawin.com/terms

## Key features

- Smart study methods
- Neuroscience-backed review
- Character building blocks
- Frequency-based word learning
- Catchy mnemonics
- Spaced repetition system

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandawin-learn-chinese/id1327813294/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Easy to start learning

*2021-12-12*

I absolutely love the app's simple design and thoughtful set up. I feel like it was made for me, an absolute beginner to Chinese. The stories and emotions to help remember radicals, tones, characters and pronunciations are perfect, for me as an English speaker. The timed reviews are very helpful.

There are no interrupting ads or constant requests to go premium. You get the first two levels free, no strings attached. I will most likely subscribe for several months once I'm at level 3, even though I rarely subscribe to paid apps. Thanks for a great app!!

### 5/5 — BEST Chinese Learning App

*2020-12-04*

I've tried over a dozen apps, and I was struggling to keep up and learn Chinese.

Now, with Mandawin, I'm learning faster than I ever have before. And I'm looking forward to the lessons!

This is awesome! I feel incredible because I'm learning so fast and retaining it.

### 5/5 — Imagine Monty Python taking Mandarin. That’s this app.

*2020-11-16*

Never would I have ever thought that I could laugh so hard learning a language! The designers of this app speak in such a way that you feel you’re talking to a friend cracking jokes while you’re trying to study. 

The brilliance of this app, however, is that they ARE cracking jokes ... to help you remember lessons about learning Mandarin. 

I have been taking a university class in Mandarin for several weeks now and now after only studying lesson 1 of this app, I’ve reached a level of comprehension faster than I did in the last several weeks in class.

I love my Chinese teacher, but her method is the rote method, which just doesn’t work for me. I speak several languages and I’m an aural learner. So I can speak better than I can write. But honestly there are so many characters each day that it becomes overwhelming. This app is changing everything, because it’s giving me more of the theory behind the characters. And that’s what I’m looking for. 

I highly recommend it. You will learn so much and they keep beating you over the head with what you don’t remember. Figuring out what town is the hardest part for me. But in terms of how they explain the characters: brilliant.

I’m so excited to be their first follower on Twitter. I really hope others jump on board. If more courses were taught this way, all of us would be highly intelligent!

I’m pretty sure I’m going to pay for this app because I’m gonna learn so much more than I ever imagined, in a much quicker time.

### 5/5 — What do you offer?

*2020-05-26*

Was going to use the app but it doesn’t describe how many characters a user will have access to learn.

**Developer response:** Hi Danny,
There are currently 400 words and characters in the course, with more being added regularly until we cover the entire HSK curriculum. Words are unlocked progressively as you learn to optimize the learning process. The first 100+ words are free, so if you’re in any doubt you’re welcome to try us out. And if you ever encounter any issues, we’re just an email away at support@mandawin.com :)

All the best!

### 5/5 — Love this app!

*2020-03-03*

I have tried the whole range of apps in my efforts to learn mandarin. This one is by far my favorite. The approach is very intuitive and has helped me learn and retain far better than the others.

### 5/5 — Unique, effective and fun way to learn Chinese!

*2020-02-07*

I’ve been using Mandawin for some time and have to admit that it’s been very effective at helping me to read and type Chinese. 

Mandawin works by teaching you a (sometimes hilariously) made up meaning based on how the characters look. This makes it easier to remember them. These are then combined to learn more complex characters and eventually words, with the earlier stories being further expanded on that reinforce memorisation of the words. Spaced repetition is used to actually learn both characters and stories. It also includes an audio playback of some of the characters to help with pronunciation. 

App is well polished, easy to use, and the support is super friendly. I actually look forward to the reviews and the “reading power metric”, which shows you how much of a typical Chinese newspaper you can read, is really motivating!

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review! We’re so glad you are enjoying the app. Keep Mandawinning! 🚀

### 5/5 — Fabulous app!

*2018-09-21*

I’ve been studying Mandarin for a couple of years and Hanzi seemed impossible for me to learn. This app makes Hanzi understandable and fun. The pace of the repetition seems spot on and I am picking up the characters at a rapid pace. I actually look forward to the reviews and can’t wait to continue unlocking more characters. Great job on this app!

## Frequently asked questions about Mandawin

### What is Mandawin?

Mandawin is a language learning application designed to help users learn Chinese. It uses smart study methods, neuroscience-backed reviews, and mnemonic stories to facilitate memorization and understanding of characters and vocabulary.

### How does Mandawin teach Chinese?

Mandawin teaches Chinese by breaking down characters into fundamental building blocks, then combining them into more complex forms. It prioritizes learning words by frequency and importance, and uses a spaced repetition system for optimal memorization.

### Is Mandawin free to use?

Mandawin is free to start, allowing users to study the first two levels which contain over 100 characters and words. To access further content, a subscription is required.

### What are the subscription costs for Mandawin?

Mandawin offers a monthly subscription for $5.99 and a yearly subscription for $59.99. Prices may vary by location, and these are charged to your iTunes account upon purchase and renewal.

### How can I manage my Mandawin subscription?

You can manage your Mandawin subscription and turn off auto-renewal by accessing your iTunes account settings after purchase. Auto-renewal can be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period.

### What devices does Mandawin support?

Mandawin is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for Apple mobile devices.

### How often is Mandawin updated?

The latest version of Mandawin is 1.1.1, which was last updated on June 1, 2020. Information on update frequency beyond this is not provided.

### What is the age rating for Mandawin?

Mandawin has an age rating of 12+, indicating it is suitable for users aged 12 and older.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2020-06-01

- Added Sign in with Apple as a login option
- Restored "Open in Pleco" functionality
- Dark mode - study in style at any time of day
- Add new custom character glyphs in preparation for upcoming content
- Plenty of fixes and improvements

Stay safe out there folks.

### 1.0.4 — 2020-01-05

Happy new year! This release includes some bug fixes and prepares for many exciting things to come in 2020.

### 1.0.3 — 2019-08-13

We've made improvements to the pacing of your lessons and reviews to speed things up at the beginning, made sure that Chinese fonts are displayed consistently across devices, and the onboarding process is now smoother than ever.

Throw in a handful of bug fixes and faster app opening time, and you have everything you need to Mandawin!

Thanks to our awesome early adopters for shaping this update with your feedback. Please keep it coming to support@mandawin.com – we love to hear from you!

### 1.0.1 — 2018-08-01

This update adds a single '=' sign to a single line of code, to fix a bug that caused reviews to freeze in some cases. This is known as an off-by-one error, a.k.a. "how to give yourself a heart attack on release day".

Keep Mandawinning!

### 1.0 — 2018-07-28

No release notes.

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