# Paici: Snap for HSK — Photo OCR Read ,Learn Chinese

> Photo OCR Read ,Learn Chinese (iPhone/iPad app by 北京觅友科技有限公司.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paici-snap-for-hsk/id6769944059 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [北京觅友科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1317337287)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 138 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Burmese, Khmer, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kazakh and 15 more
- Released: 2026-05-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-09
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paici-snap-for-hsk/id6769944059/reviews.md

## What is Paici?

### Paici — Snap. Read. Learn Chinese.

Tired of flipping through dictionaries? Open any Chinese material — HSK textbook, novel, newspaper, menu — snap a photo and Paici instantly recognizes the text. Auto-segmented, translated, and ready to learn.

**Photo OCR Camera**
Point your camera at any Chinese text. Paici recognizes characters and organizes them into sentences automatically.

**AI Voice Reading**
Listen to any text with natural AI voices. Adjust speed from 0.7x to 1.3x. Choose from multiple voice options to match your listening level.

**Pronunciation Scoring**
Read along sentence by sentence. AI detects your pronunciation accuracy and gives real-time scores. Perfect for HSKK oral exam prep. Pinyin displayed alongside for instant correction.

**Pinyin & Translation**
Every text gets automatic pinyin with tone marks plus translation into your native language. Long articles can be translated chapter by chapter.

**Tap to Lookup**
Tap any word to see its definition, pinyin, translation, and hear pronunciation. Never skip an unknown word again.

**Flashcards Review**
Save unknown words to flashcards, organize into custom sets. Smart review screens by mastery level to help you truly remember.

**AI Chat Tutor**
Start an AI conversation about any word or sentence for deep grammar explanations and usage practice. Your personal Chinese tutor in your pocket.

### Why Choose Paici?

| Feature | Benefit |
|---------|---------|
| OCR Camera Recognition | Scan textbooks, menus, signs instantly |
| Natural AI Voices | Human-like pronunciation for effective listening |
| Real-time Pronunciation Scoring | See your progress clearly |
| Multi-language Support | Interface & translations for 20+ languages |
| Free to Start | Daily free quota to experience core features |

### Perfect For

- **HSK/HSKK test takers** preparing for exams
- **Intermediate learners** wanting to learn from real materials
- Anyone improving **Chinese listening & speaking**
- Learners wanting to **recognize Chinese text** anytime, anywhere

### Membership

**Free:** Daily quota for OCR, AI reading, word lookup.

**Premium unlocks unlimited:**
- Unlimited OCR recognition
- Unlimited AI reading & read-aloud
- Unlimited word lookup & AI chat
- Ad-free experience
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

> Download Paici. Snap a photo and start learning Chinese today!

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2026-08-06

• OCR optimization — improved text recognition speed and accuracy.
• Pinyin optimization — enhanced pinyin conversion accuracy and better handling of polyphonic characters.

### 1.1.7 — 2026-07-21

• Subtext explanation — uncover the hidden meaning behind Chinese sentences in a fun way.
• Tap & lookup words — select any Chinese characters to hear pronunciation and see definitions.

### 1.0.7 — 2026-06-04

• Improved OCR accuracy — text recognition is now faster and more precise.
• Optimized text layout — cleaner formatting for scanned Chinese content.
• Swipe to select phrases — select any Chinese word combination for translation.

### 1.0 — 2026-05-22

No release notes.

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