Learn Chinese characters effortlessly by glancing at your phone's lock screen. This app delivers new vocabulary with pronunciation, meaning, and examples, adapting to your level and interests. It features a smart review system and progress tracking to help you build comprehension.
1.0.7
August 11, 2026
Tap any character on your Lock Screen to jump straight into it, and your daily sentences now keep proper track of what you've actually read. Previously: 1.0.6 — A smarter review system now brings each character back right before you'd forget it, and new beginner words arrive with native audio. 1.0.5 — A beautifully redesigned welcome and upgrade experience, plus friend codes now live in Settings where they're easy to find and share. 1.0.4 — Your streak, progress and subscription now stay perfectly in step across every device you sign in on. 1.0.3 — Smoother transitions and sharper visuals throughout, so every session feels effortless from the first tap. 1.0.2 — Pocket Hanzi opens instantly and audio plays the moment you tap, so nothing sits between you and the next character. 1.0.1 — Pocket Hanzi now works reliably wherever you are in the world, with a clearer, calmer path to going premium.
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Pocket Hanzi displays a new Chinese character with its pinyin, meaning, example sentence, and native audio on your lock screen each time you check your phone. This method provides consistent exposure without requiring dedicated study time.
Yes, you can tell Pocket Hanzi your current level and interests. The app then surfaces modern, everyday vocabulary relevant to you, rather than generic textbook lists.
Pocket Hanzi uses a proven review system that categorizes words as 'Learn it', 'Familiar', or 'Mastered'. This system ensures you review words just before you might forget them, aiding long-term retention.
Yes, Pocket Hanzi provides clear native pronunciation for every character and example sentence, helping you learn the correct sounds.
Pocket Hanzi offers monthly and 6-month subscription plans. Both plans include a 7-day free trial. The monthly plan is $1.49/month, and the 6-month plan is $5.99.
You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time within your App Store settings. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period to avoid automatic renewal.
Yes, Pocket Hanzi contains advertisements. As it is a free app with in-app purchases, ads are part of the monetization model.
Pocket Hanzi is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.