# PVXiangqi: Chinese Chess — Learn with Move Hints

> Chinese chess learning and sparring app with AI tutor and multiple difficulty levels. (iPhone/iPad app by Jianfeng Wu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pvxiangqi-chinese-chess/id1476986038 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jianfeng Wu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435210283)
- Category: Education, Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 32 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: Russian, Hindi, Vietnamese, American English, Arabic, Hungarian, Dutch, Greek, Danish, Hebrew and 23 more
- Released: 2019-08-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pvxiangqi-chinese-chess/id1476986038/reviews.md

## What is PVXiangqi?

Master Xiangqi (Chinese Chess / Cờ Tướng) with a built-in tutor and AI opponent.

* Step-by-step tutor hints for beginners
* Shake to auto-play recommended moves
* Strong AI from beginner to near world-class level
* Save and review your games anytime
* Local player-vs-player mode included

Learn, practice, and enjoy Xiangqi anytime with PVXiangqi.

## Key features

- AI tutor with step-by-step hints
- Six sparring partners with varying difficulty
- Human vs. Human mode
- Game saving for review and analysis
- Beginner to advanced learning paths

## Recent user reviews (10 of 32)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pvxiangqi-chinese-chess/id1476986038/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 好

*2026-06-23*

可以无限悔棋，没有广告，很好。

### 4/5 — 难度

*2026-01-03*

软件非常好，研发人员您好！能不能把象棋难度再提升一下可以吗？希望能采纳我的这个建议，辛苦了。谢谢🙏

### 4/5 — 比较好

*2025-11-29*

这个其实很好，但是有时候会有bug。也建议多优化优化！

### 5/5 — 挺好的单机象棋，开局也变化很多

*2025-11-28*

提个小建议：最好有界面和棋子选择就更好了，下面的棋谱界面个人觉得可以不要，反而看上去更简洁明了。

### 5/5 — 建议增加先后手的选择功能

*2025-11-17*

挺好用的一款学习工具，建议可增加先后手的选择功能

### 4/5 — 很喜欢，希望可以再改进一下

*2025-08-23*

在自我对战的时候如果在分析的时候可以选择红方就好了，现在默认是选择黑方

### 4/5 — 可以聪明一点吗

*2025-08-19*

人工智能满时，老师斗不赢。有提示

### 5/5 — 改字母

*2025-05-04*

可以把英文改成数字吗

### 5/5 — Good

*2025-01-21*

Really good for learning how to play Chinese chess.

### 1/5 — Müll

*2025-01-14*

Du kannst nicht die Züge machen die du machen willst. Die App ist kompletter Müll

## Frequently asked questions about PVXiangqi

### How does PVXiangqi help beginners learn Chinese chess?

PVXiangqi offers a tutor with step-by-step hints that guide beginners through gameplay. You can even shake your phone after a hint appears to make the move automatically.

### What are the difficulty levels for sparring partners in PVXiangqi?

PVXiangqi features six sparring partners, with the highest level AI opponent being nearly world-champion level. This allows players to challenge themselves as they improve.

### Can I play PVXiangqi against another person?

Yes, PVXiangqi supports a people vs. people mode, allowing you to play against friends or other users on the same device.

### Does PVXiangqi have ads?

Yes, PVXiangqi contains advertisements.

### How can I review my games in PVXiangqi?

Any game you play in PVXiangqi can be saved for later review and analysis, helping you understand your gameplay and identify areas for improvement.

### What devices is PVXiangqi available on?

PVXiangqi is supported on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### How often is PVXiangqi updated?

The latest version is 1.1.7, and the app was last updated on January 29, 2026.

### What is the age rating for PVXiangqi?

PVXiangqi has an age rating of 4+.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2026-08-15

Improved AI strategy at Master level.

### 1.1.9 — 2026-07-09

Added support for iPad portrait mode

### 1.1.8 — 2026-05-12

Built with Xcode 26 and the iOS 26 SDK

### 1.1.7 — 2026-01-29

Added support for customizable appearance themes.

### 1.1.6 — 2025-11-16

General stability improvements.

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