# SilkStory

> SilkStory (iPhone/iPad app by Sunny Zandro Uy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silkstory/id6751302995 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sunny Zandro Uy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834540334)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.5 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2025-09-29
- Data updated: 2026-09-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silkstory/id6751302995/reviews.md

## What is SilkStory?

SilkStory creates animated videos explaining the origin of Chinese characters. We upload them on our YouTube channel. This app allows user to take photos or load an image with Chinese characters and it check if we have videos available for it. It's a fun way to learn the fascinating history of how a Chinese character came to be.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-08-28

Bug Fixed
- Chinese characters that has no image won't have the "?" missing image icon
- Newly added favorite characters will properly cached the character image if available
- Searching English text will not mess up the character tile results

New in this build:
- The app will show new characters that has been uploaded recently by SilkStory on the homepage
- A new language switcher is added on the homepage for English and Chinese

### 1.1 — 2025-11-04

1. The app now supports both Traditional and Simplified Chinese versions for broader accessibility.
2. Character entries now include audio pronunciations in both Mandarin and Cantonese.
3. A search function has been implemented to help users quickly find content.
4. UI improvements have been made to ensure better icon positioning and a cleaner layout.
5. Added more drawing to the characters to illustrate the origin even without the videos.
6. Improved the YouTube embed code by integrating the official API for more reliable video playback.
7. Added a "Clear Cache" button on the Info page to allow users to easily reset stored data.

### 1.0 — 2025-09-29

No release notes.

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