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Read Bean

Read Bean

Daily Graded Chinese Readings

395 ratings
32 reviews
📚 Education
📊 Productivity
Free
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Released
February 4, 2025
Updated
November 7, 2026

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Developer

Refond, Inc.
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Master Chinese with authentic graded readings and interactive exercises. This app personalizes lessons from HSK 1-6, offering speaking roleplays, AI tutoring, and spaced repetition for fluency.

✓Graded Chinese readings (HSK 1-6)
✓Interactive speaking roleplays
✓AI language tutor
✓Spaced repetition flashcards
✓On-demand translation and grammar support
✓Personalized learning paths
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What users say about Read Bean

Reviews of Read Bean are mostly positive: the Education app is rated 4.9/5 from 395 App Store ratings. What users like most: intuitive UI, effective learning experience. Top complaints: design issues on iPad, auto-correct issues when searching. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Intuitive UI
  • 🚀Effective learning experience
  • 💡Relevant and engaging content
  • 🎉Helps improve reading comprehension
  • 🌟Better than Duolingo
  • 🤖Helpful AI-powered features

Negative things

  • 🐛Design issues on iPad
  • 🔍Auto-correct issues when searching
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What's New in Read Bean

1.1.8

November 7, 2026

bug fixes

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

6 Month Premium

6 month premium access

$79.996 Months
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User reviews

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Banners get in way!

I downloaded this yesterday and I love it so far. My only issue is that the header and base banners get in the way of reading the text or moving to next page. There’s no way to scroll up or down. Very annoying and now I’m stuck because I can’t read the beginning of the text.
Iidoc2000

Need more grammar tutorials

Very good app need more grammar tutorials
XxxIntensify

Good quality but money hungry

All the stories are locked and you need to pay for them. They only give you ONE story which is a shame because this app has a lot of potential.
Iitstheclover

Love

Love the stories. Great for practicing reading and listening.
DDominica:)+

Disappointed

I was considering subscribing to this app because the AI conversations were amazing. Unless I’m missing something, the new update appears to have removed them entirely. I know it’s a costly feature, but without it there’s nothing particularly special about this app 😔
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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Login screen freezes

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Incompatibility with older devices

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Requested Features

2 requests

Full-screen mode for iPad

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Ability to use reading assistance on any website

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FAQ

What is Read Bean's learning methodology?

Read Bean uses authentic graded content tailored to your HSK level (1-6). It incorporates active learning through sentence drills, fill-in-the-blank questions, listening challenges, and comprehension boosters to sharpen grammar and vocabulary.

Does Read Bean offer speaking practice?

Yes, Read Bean features interactive speaking roleplays. These AI-powered conversations simulate real-life scenarios, providing feedback and cultural tips to help you practice speaking naturally and confidently.

How does Read Bean help with vocabulary and grammar?

You can tap any word for instant meaning, pronunciation, usage notes, and collocations. The app also provides grammar patterns, sentence breakdowns, and alternative expressions on demand, acting as your personal AI language coach.

What are the subscription options for Read Bean?

Read Bean offers Monthly Premium ($14.99/month with a 3-day free trial), 6 Month Premium ($79.99), and Annual Premium ($99.99 or $119.99, both with a 3-day free trial).

Is Read Bean suitable for beginners?

Yes, Read Bean is built for all learners from HSK 1 through 6. It assesses your reading and listening levels to instantly tailor lessons, ensuring they challenge you without overwhelming you.

How often is Read Bean updated?

The latest version of Read Bean is 1.1.8, and it was last updated on November 7, 2026. This indicates a relatively frequent update schedule for the app.

What devices does Read Bean support?

Read Bean is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to provide a seamless learning experience across these Apple devices.

What do users like most about Read Bean?

User reviews highlight Read Bean's intuitive UI, effective learning experience, relevant content, and its ability to improve reading comprehension. Many users also find the AI-powered features and its effectiveness compared to other apps like Duolingo to be significant pros.