# Sparky Learn Languages — Chinese, Japanese & German

> Chinese, Japanese & German (iPhone/iPad app by Luke Mclaughlin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparky-learn-languages/id6783108566 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Luke Mclaughlin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893671036)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 148 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparky-learn-languages/id6783108566/reviews.md

## What is Sparky Learn Languages?

Learn Chinese, Japanese, German, and Serbian through short, interactive sessions designed to turn study into daily practice.

Sparky combines structured course paths with games, speaking exercises, character writing, listening challenges, and spaced review. Lessons and progress work on-device, with no account or sign-in required.

LEARN BY DOING

• Follow guided paths from beginner foundations toward advanced fluency
• Build sentences, match vocabulary, practise listening, and answer in context
• Improve pronunciation with speaking and shadowing activities
• Practise Mandarin tones and write Chinese and Japanese characters
• Read graded passages that grow with your level
• Get quick grammar, pronunciation, and everyday-phrase help from Sparky’s offline tutor

REMEMBER WHAT YOU LEARN

• Smart spaced review resurfaces vocabulary at useful intervals
• Mistake review focuses practice where it helps most
• XP, streaks, daily goals, and progress tracking keep momentum visible

START FREE

The free plan includes introductory lessons across all four languages, daily progress tools, and access to the on-device learning experience. Continue free for as long as you like.

SPARKY PREMIUM

Premium unlocks every lesson and course section, speaking labs, guided review missions, skill games, and expanded practice across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Choose monthly or annual billing. Eligible new subscribers can start with a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account after the trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel from Settings or your Apple Account subscription settings.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://www.lukekevinmclaughlin.com/privacy


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.4 — 2026-08-26

Sparky 1.4 introduces a user-friendly freemium experience:

• New monthly and annual Sparky Premium plans
• Free introductory lessons remain available with a clear Continue Free option
• Premium unlocks every course, speaking lab, skill game, and guided review mission
• Secure StoreKit purchases, entitlement verification, restore purchases, and subscription management
• Improved handling for renewals, expiration, cancellation, billing grace periods, and revoked purchases
• Thoughtful Premium reminders after learners experience value
• App review prompts only after meaningful learning milestones, with cooldowns
• Accessibility, stability, and performance improvements

### 1.3 — 2026-07-18

A major native update for iPhone and iPad:

• A redesigned, responsive learning experience
• Serbian joins Chinese, Japanese, and German
• Expanded foundations, guided courses, graded reading, and practice games
• New smart Review tab with spaced repetition
• Improved speaking, listening, character writing, and pronunciation activities
• Sparky's offline tutor now provides faster grammar and phrase help
• Improved accessibility, stability, and performance

### 1.2 — 2026-07-08

Meet Sparky, your friendly in-app language coach! Sparky gives instant, personalized tips as you learn.

New in this version:
- Sparky: an advanced built-in assistant for pronunciation, grammar, and study help
- Serbian added as a new language to learn
- Cleaner, more readable lesson screens and larger text
- Improved Mandarin pinyin and readings accuracy
- Better text-to-speech voices and playback
- Many content fixes across Chinese, Japanese, and German

### 1.0 — 2026-07-06

No release notes.

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All apps by Luke Mclaughlin: https://appshunter.io/developer/1893671036

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