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Updated July 2026

Whether you want more options like Ricci or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 39+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Ricci

Mandaboo#1

Mandaboo by Mandarin Monkey Ltd

Speaking & Listening Mandarin
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
5.0(6 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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A fun, improv-style game designed to improve Mandarin speaking and listening skills. Players guess Mandarin words by following clues, avoiding specific taboo words to enhance comprehension and vocabulary. Play solo or with friends for an engaging learning experience.

Tsugi - Japanese Vocab Mining#2

Tsugi - Japanese Vocab Mining by Dittman Shum

Smart n+1 Sentence Flashcards
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app uses AI to analyze Japanese text and create personalized flashcards for vocabulary and grammar. It features spaced repetition, native audio, and progress tracking for intermediate to advanced learners.

Chinese GrammarーLessons・Tests#3

Chinese GrammarーLessons・Tests by PORO Studio

Master Chinese grammar easily!
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.3(11 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Master Chinese grammar with comprehensive lessons, real-life examples, and practice tests. Learn step-by-step or by topic, with unique tips to distinguish similar grammar points and improve speaking and writing skills.

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ToneBoard Keyboard
ToneBoard Keyboard
ToneBoard Keyboard
Learn Chinese tones by typing
Free

This app helps Mandarin Chinese learners practice tones by requiring them to input Pinyin with tones before suggesting characters. It functions like a standard QWERTY keyboard but enforces tone input for accurate recall.

Mandarin tone practicePinyin input with tonesCharacter suggestion based on tones
📚 Education
(5)
free
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Langtern Chinese
Langtern Chinese
Langtern Chinese
Helps you study Chinese
Free

This app aids in learning Chinese by providing real-time assistance while browsing the web, watching videos, or reading documents. It offers a convenient way to look up unfamiliar characters and words in context, enhancing comprehension and vocabulary acquisition.

Web page translationVideo subtitle assistanceEbook and PDF reader support
📚 Education
(6)
freemium
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DalRead Chinese Lite
DalRead Chinese Lite
DalRead Chinese Lite
by Hyung Dal KIM
Free

This app helps you read Chinese articles by providing instant definitions for difficult words as you read. You can also review these words through listening exercises before or after reading.

Instant word definitions while readingPre-reading difficult word listEndless listening practice for difficult words
📚 Education
(1)
free
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Pandaist
Pandaist
Pandaist
Learn Chinese by Reading
Free

This app offers a graded reading experience to help users learn Chinese characters. It includes a dictionary and quizzes, with progress tracking and regularly updated content. Subscription options are available for enhanced features.

Graded Chinese readersIntegrated dictionaryCharacter quizzes
📚 Education
(5)
free with in-app purchases
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Meho China & Chinese
Meho China & Chinese
Meho China & Chinese
Know China & Learn Chinese
Free

Explore China's rich culture and history while learning the Chinese language. This app offers a comprehensive approach to understanding both the country and its language.

Learn Chinese languageExplore Chinese cultureDiscover Chinese history
📚 Education
(6)
free
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Learn Chinese - Chinese Peach
Learn Chinese - Chinese Peach
Learn Chinese - Chinese Peach
by Merwan Ropers
Free

Master Mandarin Chinese with interactive tools like live speech recognition, tone comparison, and native speaker audio. Explore detailed flashcards, practice with fun games, and even create your own study materials. This free, ad-free resource supports learning from HSK levels 1 to 5.

Live speech recognitionChinese tones comparisonNative speaker audio
📚 Education
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free
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Master Chinese: Words
Master Chinese: Words
Master Chinese: Words
Best HSK 1-6 Vocabulary App
Free

Prepare for HSK Chinese proficiency exams with this app. It offers quizzes and flashcards to master thousands of vocabulary words across HSK levels 1-6. Track your progress and focus on challenging terms for effective learning.

Master 5000 HSK 1-6 wordsLearn via quizzes and flashcardsProgress tracking and feedback
📚 Education
(1)
free with in-app purchases