# Pathways: Mandarin & HSK — Learn Chinese, Write Hanzi

> Learn Chinese, Write Hanzi (iPhone/iPad app by Jeffrey Christian.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathways-mandarin-and-hsk/id6803517557 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jeffrey Christian](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776097326)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 82 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-30
- Data updated: 2026-10-17

## What is Pathways?

Learn Mandarin Chinese step by step, from your first characters to practical conversations and HSK practice.

Pathways brings structured lessons, hanzi writing, vocabulary, pinyin, tones, listening, speaking, and review into one learning path.

BUILD YOUR SKILLS

• Follow the HSK Standard Course books, HSK 1–5, from zero
• Practice Chinese character strokes and writing order
• Browse the vocabulary list for every HSK level
• Train pinyin, tones, listening, and speaking
• Use sentences and dialogues for everyday situations
• Review words again when they need practice
• Check your progress and prepare with HSK exercises

START AT YOUR LEVEL

New to Mandarin? Begin with the foundations. Already studied? Try the placement test. Preparing for HSK? Focus on the level and skills you need.

Choose English or Indonesian in the app. Start free: pinyin, tones and the first 5 lessons, with unlimited practice. Pro unlocks the rest of the course, every HSK level, mock exams and unlimited games. Prices and terms are shown before purchase.

Pathways is an independent learning app and is not affiliated with Chinese Testing International or official HSK exam organizers.

Privacy Policy: https://mandarinpathways.com/privacy
Terms of Use: https://mandarinpathways.com/terms

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $5.99 | per month |
| HSK Focus | $11.99 | per month |


## Is Pathways safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Pathways.

## Is Pathways legit?

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


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.4.1 — 2026-10-09

Small fixes: the app opens with the latest layout (Learn, Practice and Profile) from the very first launch, and the setup screens follow the language you choose.

### 1.4.0 — 2026-10-06

Version 1.4 is a big redesign.
• Start free with pinyin, tones and the first 5 lessons, with no energy limits.
• A simpler app: Learn, Practice and Profile, with friend duels under Practice.
• The course follows the HSK Standard Course books, HSK 1–5, in short sessions with speaking practice.
• The new Pro plan unlocks the course from lesson 6, every HSK level and mock exams. Yearly comes with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers.

### 1.3.0 — 2026-10-02

What's new in version 1.3.0:

• Daily study plans with 5- or 10-minute sessions.
• Personal practice, missions, and new games for vocabulary review.
• Clearer navigation and a home screen that helps you continue learning.
• Audio, sync, and stability improvements.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-08-30

No release notes.

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