# Serica: Chinese Dictionary — Learn Mandarin & Pinyin

> Chinese dictionary and flashcard app with spaced repetition for efficient learning. (iPhone/iPad app by Astrochimp.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serica-chinese-dictionary/id1498025177 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Astrochimp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611331415)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 50 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 110 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-03-07
- Data updated: 2026-07-17
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serica-chinese-dictionary/id1498025177/reviews.md

## What is Serica?

Chinese Dictionary with built-in flashcards.

Create beautiful Chinese flashcards in seconds and not hours. Spend more time studying and less time creating flashcards by hand. Serica schedules your reviews intelligently, making more difficult words appear more frequently. Use our custom spaced repetition system to memorize all your flashcards. Serica will save you hundreds of hours.

Serica comes with a built-in Chinese / English dictionary which means you can create flashcards from any word definition or example sentence. In just a few taps you can create a flashcard and add it to the collection of your choice.

Use Serica with your Chinese textbook, use it when you watch a movie, use it when you play video games... Serica is fast at creating flashcards and will not distract you from your studies. Add all the words you want as flashcards and you'll remember them in no time.

How to create a flashcard?

1. Lookup any word:

Use English, Chinese, or Pinyin to look up words and their meanings from our extensive dictionary entries.

2. Understand the context

Discover each word in sentences to better understand how to use them.

3. Save to your collections

From dictionary entries, save any words with the example sentences of your choice to your own vocabulary lists.

4. Study with our custom algorithm

Our custom Spaced Repetition Algorithm re-teaches you words just as you start to forget.

Effective Flashcards

Spaced Repetition has been shown to affect the strength of memory and to produce long-term, durable results. Serica sets the scene to help you practice your learning and, in turn, helps you achieve your goals.

Understand words in context

Look up Chinese words using English, Pinyin, or Chinese and discover key example sentences for more context. Context is key when learning new vocabulary and ways to express yourself in a foreign language.

Clear definition

Serica comes with more than 50 000 word definitions. We are constantly reviewing them to make sure they meet our high-quality standards.

Minimalist organization

Serica has been designed to minimize the effort of organizing, enabling users to better focus on expanding their understanding of the Chinese language and culture.

Feel free to consult our privacy policy and terms of use here: https://www.sericadictionary.com/privacy-policy

If you have any question, contact us at info@astrochimp.co

## Key features

- Built-in Chinese/English dictionary
- Custom flashcard creation
- Spaced repetition system
- Intelligent review scheduling
- Words in context with example sentences
- Over 50,000 word definitions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Serica Premium 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| Serica Premium 3 months | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| Serica Premium 12 months | $69.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $14.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serica-chinese-dictionary/id1498025177/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app, one thing I want!

*2025-11-08*

I love the app, it’s great! I only have one suggestion: I’d like to have an option to reverse the how flashcards are revealed, so the English translation shows up first, then the Chinese word when I click flip. This is because I want to practice my Chinese writing from memory, and see if I can remember which characters go with which meanings. That’d boost the app to an 11/10 for me!

### 5/5 — What can I say. Wu. Xing.

*2024-11-28*

Meaning 5 stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

### 5/5 — Very nice

*2024-07-23, version 1.8.1*

Very nice, but can you please add a way to study our cards flipped the other way? A simple addition, but it would help me and many others remember how to write each characters as well instead of simply reading them.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2023-08-09, version 1.8.0*

Clean interface and very easy to use app, which makes looking up words a breeze!

Special mention to the flashcards feature - it’s incredibly convenient to create flashcards on the go. As someone who’s always on the lookout for efficient language learning tools, this app has quickly become one of my favorites 👌

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2022-01-29*

I love this app! It’s very easy to use, and so helpful while I’m learning!

### 5/5 — Amazing!!

*2022-01-29*

Amazing app, love the simplicity of the UI. The flashcards are well made and very helpful!

### 5/5 — Great word lookup/search

*2022-01-29*

I really like this app for learning Chinese. I can look up words in both English and Chinese. The functionality for creating collections is great too. Helps me create lists of words for different situations.

### 5/5 — Beautiful UI

*2022-01-29*

Downloaded the app cause I was curious about learning some Chinese words and fall in love of the UI. 

The quick search and the examples for every word is amazing.

### 5/5 — AMAZING app

*2021-07-01, version 1.1.0*

Simply… waw. The developers totally NAILED it. It is so easy to use and it helps me so much to memorise characters. Thanks guys!

### 5/5 — Useful phrases

*2021-06-30, version 1.1.0*

The problem with vocabulary lists is that you never know which words to use with a particular word. This app teaches you short phrases that you can actually use in your day-to-day life.

## Frequently asked questions about Serica

### What is Serica?

Serica is a Chinese dictionary and flashcard app designed to help users learn Mandarin and Pinyin. It features a built-in dictionary with over 50,000 definitions and a custom spaced repetition system for effective memorization.

### How does Serica's flashcard system work?

Serica allows you to create flashcards from any word definition or example sentence found in its dictionary. The app then uses a custom spaced repetition algorithm to schedule your reviews, showing you more difficult words more frequently.

### Can I use Serica to learn words in context?

Yes, Serica provides example sentences for each word definition, allowing you to understand how words are used in real-life contexts. You can save these words and their sentences to your own vocabulary lists.

### What devices is Serica available on?

Serica is available on iPhone and iPad, making it accessible for users on Apple's mobile and tablet platforms.

### Is Serica free to use?

Serica is free to download and use, offering a robust set of features for learning Chinese. It also offers optional premium subscription plans for enhanced functionality.

### What are the subscription options for Serica?

Serica offers several premium subscription plans: a 1-month plan for $9.99, a 3-month plan for $23.99, and a 12-month plan for $69.99.

### How often is Serica updated?

Serica was last updated on September 11, 2025, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions. The current version is 1.9.4.

### What is the age rating for Serica?

Serica has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger learners and adults alike.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.5 — 2026-06-28

Fixed flashcard export so it always generates the latest backup before sharing

### 1.9.4 — 2025-09-11

General bug fixes based on your feedback. Thank you all for using Serica!

### 1.9.3 — 2025-08-27

Improved database stability for smoother performance

### 1.9.2 — 2025-08-26

Bug fixes and stability improvements

### 1.9.1 — 2025-02-18

General Bug Fixes

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