# Speed Chinese

> Interactive Mandarin vocabulary learning app with custom word lists and testing. (iPhone/iPad app by Thirteen32 Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-chinese/id770766796 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thirteen32 Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577479080)
- Category: Education, Games, Word
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 48 MB
- Released: 2013-12-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-chinese/id770766796/reviews.md

## What is Speed Chinese?

Quickest way to get started on Chinese (Mandarin/Putonghua) vocabulary. Better than flashcards since you can learn at the same time as testing yourself and the app doesn't let you cheat! 

Speed Chinese makes flash cards more powerful by giving you two choices. Unlike flash cards, you don't have to go and study a list of words and then come back and test yourself, the two choices mean you learn right from the start. With on screen score and best times its fun and easy, letting your brain do what it does best, learn to match visual patterns! 

Features:
- Add your own words
- Optional Pinyin transliteration to help with pronunciation
- Numbers: Easy, Medium, Hard
- Dates, Colors, Foods, Places and more!
- Over a hundred words to get you learning fast
- Continuous mode for learning large numbers of words
- Reverse mode: shows the English, guess the Chinese
- Great for advanced users or learning English for Chinese speakers
- Chinese theme and colors to get you thinking, feeling and speaking Chinese
- Simple fullscreen design gets rid of all distractions and helps you focus on learning

Add your own words:
- Revise for tests
- Match word lists with textbooks
- Expand the built in vocabulary list
- Keep a list of words you find hard
- Learn words for an upcoming holiday
- Import files email/web/computer and share with friends/classmates

## Key features

- Interactive vocabulary learning
- Custom word list creation
- Optional Pinyin transliteration
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Continuous and reverse learning modes
- Full-screen distraction-free design

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-chinese/id770766796/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Useless

*2018-03-24*

It doesn't teach anything. Only flash cards. No pronunciation, no pictures.

## Frequently asked questions about Speed Chinese

### How does Speed Chinese help with learning vocabulary?

Speed Chinese uses interactive exercises with two choices, preventing users from cheating and promoting active learning. It's designed to help your brain learn by matching visual patterns.

### Can I add my own words to Speed Chinese?

Yes, you can add your own words to Speed Chinese. This allows you to revise for tests, match word lists with textbooks, or keep track of words you find difficult.

### What learning modes are available in Speed Chinese?

Speed Chinese offers continuous mode for learning large numbers of words and reverse mode, where you see English and guess the Chinese word. It also includes different difficulty levels for numbers.

### What is the price of Speed Chinese?

Speed Chinese is a paid app priced at $4.99. There are no advertised in-app purchases or subscription fees.

### Does Speed Chinese have ads?

No, Speed Chinese does not contain advertisements. The app is designed with a simple fullscreen interface to minimize distractions.

### What devices is Speed Chinese compatible with?

Speed Chinese is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Speed Chinese updated?

The latest version of Speed Chinese is 2.0.0, last updated on April 21, 2022. This indicates it receives periodic updates.

### What is the age rating for Speed Chinese?

Speed Chinese has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for children aged 4 and above.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2022-04-21

Updated to work on latest iOS

### 1.6.2 — 2016-07-07

Speed Chinese is now free!
Ads :(
But you can remove them by clicking the remove ads button :)

### 1.1 — 2014-01-27

Add your own words!
- Revise for tests
- Match word lists with textbooks
- Expand the built in vocabulary list
- Keep a list of words you find hard
- Learn words for an upcoming holiday
- Import files email/web/computer and share with friends/classmates

### 1.0 — 2013-12-19

No release notes.

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