# Word Match - learn Mandarin — Chinese words for HSK1,2,3

> Learn basic Mandarin Chinese vocabulary with a picture-matching game. (iPhone/iPad app by Iaroslav Mironov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-match-learn-mandarin/id1081530467 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Iaroslav Mironov](https://appshunter.io/developer/640082786)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 509 App Store ratings · 49 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.1 · 113 MB
- Languages: Russian, Hindi, Vietnamese, American English, Arabic, Indonesian, European Spanish, Italian, Catalan, Korean and 13 more
- Released: 2016-02-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-match-learn-mandarin/id1081530467/reviews.md

## What is Word Match?

You can teach yourself 500 basic Chinese words using pictures in this little game.

To play just find and tap on all matching pairs of pictures and characters.
    
We have many more games to help you learn Chinese, you can get more information on our site.

## Key features

- Picture matching game
- Learn 500 basic Chinese words
- Focus on HSK 1, 2, 3 vocabulary
- Character and image pairing
- Self-teaching tool

## What do users think of Word Match?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy and intuitive to use
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gamified learning experience
- 📚 Effective vocabulary retention through pictures and audio
- 🆓 Free app without aggressive monetization
- 🔊 Good pronunciation and audio support
- ⏰ Quick sessions perfect for learning on-the-go
- 🎯 Spaced repetition system for better memorization
- ✨ Authentic learning method using real-world context
- 🏆 Motivating progress tracking and achievements

**Cons**

- 🐛 App freezes when ads appear
- 🐢 App runs slowly and sluggishly
- 🎨 Primitive graphics quality
- 🔊 Pronunciation quality could be better
- ⚠️ Inappropriate emoji choices for some words
- 📱 Limited language availability (Russian language removed)
- 🎧 Headphone connectivity issues
- 📊 Some characters tested too frequently

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes and requires restart when ads pop up
- Slow performance and lag
- Headphone connection not working properly
- Russian language disappeared after update
- Some features not accessible by default

**Most requested features**

- More vocabulary words and content
- Improved graphics and visual design
- Better pronunciation quality
- Android version availability
- Character learning mode (not just pinyin)
- Additional language support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 49)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-match-learn-mandarin/id1081530467/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Спасибо:)

*2026-03-26*

Мне нравится приложение. Простое и удобное. 
Единственное я бы добавила выбор задержки звучки. В некоторых наушниках слышно только пол слова :)

### 5/5 — Спасибо

*2026-01-16*

Интересное приложение, никак не запоминаются некоторые слова, но думаю все еще впереди, еще только в самом начале пути, для понимания и написания достаточно. Приложение в виде игры, нажимаешь одинаковые карточки с изображением и надписью. С произношением возможно придется работать самостоятельно.

### 3/5 — Исправьте ошибку🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

*2025-12-24*

Пжлста, поправьте ошибку. После обновлени стало «перелистывать» страницы, не дождавшись, пока пройдены все карточки.

### 5/5 — It makes fun!

*2025-10-24*

It makes fun and remembering things works great! Valuable app 😊

### 3/5 — Good app but has bugs

*2025-07-21*

The app is pretty good and easy to use but every single time an ad pops up you have to close the app and reopen it because it freezes.  Very annoying.

### 5/5 — Becoming trilingual

*2024-12-01*

This really is an amazing app; I have picked up more words in Chinese. This app is mentally stimulating.

### 5/5 — Максим отзыв (+7 915 418 48 37 )

*2024-11-20*

Приложение хорошее, как дуолинго Единственное, проработка заданий не очень ! Как будто сделали приложение в интернете ! Я уже знаю китайский , повторяю его в этом приложении ! Приложение 9/10

### 5/5 — Хорошее приложение

*2024-06-26*

Странно, но при первичной установке русского языка не было, но после переустановки, он появился автоматически. Если кто то тоже столкнется с подобной проблемой, просто переустановите приложение

**Developer response:** Русский язык есть в приложении с 2016 года и никуда не удалялся. Возможно, вы сменили язык, регион или страну телефона. В любом случае, вы можете выбрать язык интерфейса вручную через меню настроек - иконка с шестерёнкой в правом верхнем углу стартового экрана приложения.

### 5/5 — Molto utile

*2024-06-11*

Si imparano nuovi vocaboli in modo divertente, consigliata

### 1/5 — Ужасно

*2024-02-26*

Было замечательное приложение, пока русский язык не удалили

**Developer response:** Русский язык есть в приложении с 2016 года и никогда не удалялся. Если вы сменили язык, регион или страну телефона, то язык интерфейса может поменяться. Вы можете вручную выбрать язык интерфейса через меню настроек - иконка с шестерёнкой в правом верхнем углу стартового экрана приложения.

## Frequently asked questions about Word Match

### What does Word Match - learn Mandarin do?

This app helps you teach yourself basic Mandarin Chinese words using a picture-matching game. You find and tap on matching pairs of pictures and characters to learn vocabulary.

### What kind of vocabulary can I learn with this app?

The app focuses on teaching you 500 basic Chinese words, specifically those relevant to HSK levels 1, 2, and 3. It uses visual aids to reinforce learning.

### How does the game work?

The gameplay involves finding and tapping on all matching pairs of pictures and their corresponding Chinese characters. It's a simple yet effective way to memorize new words.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. It is supported by advertisements, so you may see ads while playing or using the app.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is ideal for beginners who want to learn fundamental Mandarin Chinese vocabulary. It's particularly useful for students preparing for the HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) proficiency tests.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.59 — 2024-08-09

Fixing a crash

### 1.58 — 2024-06-24

Adding more words

### 1.57 — 2024-06-19

Adding more words

### 1.56 — 2024-06-09

Bugfixes

### 1.55 — 2024-06-09

Bugfixes

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