# Study Chinese: Learn Mandarin — HSK, Hanzi, Pinyin & Tones

> Gamified Mandarin Chinese learning app with HSK preparation. (iPhone/iPad app by Edrick Hartanto.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-chinese-learn-mandarin/id6780555782 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Edrick Hartanto](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780555784)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 296 MB
- Languages: American English, Latin American Spanish
- Released: 2026-07-06
- Data updated: 2026-10-24
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-chinese-learn-mandarin/id6780555782/reviews.md

## What is Study Chinese?

Learn Mandarin Chinese step by step with Bao, your panda study buddy. Study Chinese turns HSK vocabulary, pinyin, tones and Chinese characters into short daily lessons on a world of islands.

The app is available in English, Bahasa Indonesia and Español. Switch any time in Settings.

A CLEAR PATH, CHAPTER BY CHAPTER
Every course is a coast of islands and every chapter is an island. Learn new words, practice them in games, then beat the chapter boss. Follow the classic HSK 1–6 path or HSK 3.0 Levels 1–9. HSK 3.0 Levels 1–4 follow the 新HSK教程 textbooks lesson by lesson. A short placement test finds your starting level.

HEAR, SEE AND SAY THE TONES
Tone Studio draws the shape of each Mandarin tone. Listen, speak and compare your pitch with the target. Tone analysis runs on your device.

REMEMBER WORDS FOR LONGER
Flashcards with spaced repetition bring hard words back sooner. Add dictation, stroke-order writing, sentence building, listening drills, a grammar guide and Hanzi Meteor, where you say the answer out loud before the word lands.

READ REAL CHINESE
Graded stories with audio and pinyin. Tap a word for its meaning, or ask Bao to break a sentence down. With Plus, photograph pages from your own Chinese books or open a PDF and read them with help.

ASK BAO (BETA)
Stuck on a sentence or a grammar point? Ask Bao about the Chinese you are reading and get an explanation in your language.

LEARN WITH FRIENDS
Earn XP, climb the weekly league and challenge a friend to a 1v1 duel. Friends can also join rooms in a browser at studychinese.id/play.

START FREE
Your starting level in the classic HSK path and every level below it are free, with daily review, readings and the dictionary. Hearts and some exercises are limited on the free plan.

STUDY CHINESE PLUS
Plus opens every level, the full HSK 3.0 path, full HSK mock tests in the real exam format, unlimited hearts, your own books and more help from Bao. Choose monthly or yearly. Eligible new subscribers can try the yearly plan free for 7 days. Prices are shown in the app before you buy.

Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings.

Questions: hello.studychinese@gmail.com
Privacy: https://www.studychinese.id/privacy
Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Gamified learning with islands and boss fights
- Two HSK tracks (2.0 Classic and 3.0)
- Interactive drills: flashcards, matching, writing, speaking
- Tone Studio for pronunciation practice
- Weekly leagues and multiplayer challenges
- Spaced repetition and graded readings
- Home and Lock Screen widgets

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Study Chinese Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Study Chinese Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Plus | $99.99 | one-time |


## Is Study Chinese safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Study Chinese.

## Is Study Chinese legit?

Study Chinese: Learn Mandarin has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Study Chinese is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-chinese-learn-mandarin/id6780555782/reviews.md

### 5/5 — helpful!

*2026-09-19*

no paywall, but can subscribe if needed. I’m on the free version but it looks very promising so far! thank you developer!

## Frequently asked questions about Study Chinese

### What is the learning methodology of Study Chinese?

Study Chinese uses a gamified approach, taking learners from basic greetings to advanced HSK levels through interactive 'islands' and 'boss fights'. It incorporates various drills like flashcards, matching, listening, writing, and speaking, alongside spaced repetition for effective memorization.

### Does Study Chinese offer progress tracking?

Yes, Study Chinese tracks your progress through its 'islands' and 'chapters', with clear progression paths for both HSK 2.0 Classic and HSK 3.0 syllabi. Weekly leagues also provide a competitive way to gauge your standing against other learners.

### What are the subscription plans for Study Chinese Plus?

Study Chinese Plus offers Premium Monthly at $2.99 and Premium Yearly at $29.99, which includes a 7-day free trial. Plus unlocks all levels, the full HSK 3.0 track, mock papers, and unlimited access to features.

### How does Study Chinese handle pronunciation and tones?

The app features a 'Tone Studio' that visually represents tone shapes and scores your pronunciation in real-time without uploading your voice. This helps learners practice and master Mandarin tones accurately.

### Can I play Study Chinese with friends?

Yes, you can challenge friends to matches using a room code within the app. Friends who don't have the app can even join multiplayer matches through a web browser at studychinese.id/play.

### Is Study Chinese suitable for all HSK levels?

Study Chinese offers two comprehensive tracks: HSK 2.0 Classic, covering HSK 6 with approximately 5,900 words, and HSK 3.0 (2025 syllabus), covering Levels 1 to 9 with about 10,900 words. A level check is available to help you find your starting point.

### How often is Study Chinese updated?

The latest version of Study Chinese is 1.4, and it was last updated on October 12, 2026. This indicates a consistent update schedule from the developer.

### What devices support Study Chinese?

Study Chinese is available on both iPhone and iPad, making it accessible for users across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.1 — 2026-10-19

- Study Chinese now speaks Spanish: switch the app to Español in Settings.
- HSK 3.0 Levels 1 to 4 now follow the 新HSK教程 textbooks, one chapter for each lesson. Level 4 is now two courses, Part 1 (上) and Part 2 (下).
- Choose a level when you switch between HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.
- Fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.4 — 2026-10-12

- Grammar Guide is now a reference book, with one page per grammar point.
- Road checkpoints ask fresh questions on every try. Can't speak right now? Switch to listening tests in Settings.
- Step back through Bao's earlier clues.
- Add a password to your account in Settings.
- Better layouts on iPad and Mac, plus fixes.

### 1.3.2 — 2026-10-08

Read your own Chinese books.
• My books: photograph any Chinese page, or open a PDF, and start reading right away. Tap a word for pinyin, meaning and Bao's explanation, see each sentence translated, or listen. Included with Plus and the free trial.
• Pinyin that knows your level: it shows on words above your course level, and you can hide or add it word by word.
• 1v1 challenges: pick the level, the questions and the rounds before you challenge a friend, and tap a friend to see their profile.
• Press and hold a word, or slide across a sentence, to ask Bao.
• A cleaner Reading, Words and Stats header, plus fixes across leagues and lessons.

### 1.3.1 — 2026-10-06

• Watch the road open: finish a lesson and the road to your next stop turns gold, with confetti, as Bao walks there with you.
• A new treasure chest: chests open in a treasure pavilion, and your coins and gems fly into your counters.
• Made for iPad and Mac: Home, the Bao World islands and coast, the treasure chest, the streak page and grammar lessons now fill the whole screen, and Match and Sentence Practice fit on one screen in landscape.
• Meteor can be played as often as you like, and on iPad and Mac you answer by voice first.
• Smoother audio when speech or reading audio stalls, and a sentence widget that fits its text.

### 1.3 — 2026-10-06

Bao World: every course is now a painted world of islands. Bao walks each chapter's trail with you, stop by stop.

Boss fights: mini-boss guardians watch over each part of a chapter, and the Nian Beast waits at the end.

Hints from Bao: tap Hint on a question for a step-by-step clue. Press and hold a reading line to break it down word by word.

Weekly leagues by level, with nine tiers from Stone to Master and Plus prizes for the top 3. Last week's winners meet in the Tuesday Cup.

Play with friends by room code, or invite them to join from a browser.

HSK 6 and the complete HSK 3.0 syllabus, Levels 1 to 9.

Full HSK mock papers, scored like the real test.

Write whole sentences, answer Hanzi Meteor out loud, and turn on hanzi and pinyin subtitles in Dictation.

New widgets, including a Lock Screen sentence widget.

A new free plan: your starting level and every level below it stay free. Plus unlocks the rest.

Tone Studio is more reliable, plus many smaller fixes.

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