Kinu Reader vs Chivoc

Kinu Reader helps you learn a language by making the reading part easier. With Kinu Reader, you can pick articles and stories to read - or navigate an episode of kinu's adventures with plenty of dialog - at your level, and read and read and read - building up vocabulary and confidence. Kinu Reader makes it easier by revealing word meanings as well as other important information about the text as you read, whenever you need it. You can upload your own stories, or read from the "Kinu Library" maintained to help you build vocabulary and build confidence in the language you are learning. I made it to help myself but I found it to be so effective I made it my mission to help others in the same way. Kinu Reader supports: Japanese, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Korean, Vietnamese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Tamil, Indonesian, Thai & Cantonese

Chivoc brings HSK vocabulary, Pinyin, Chinese character structure, handwriting, listening practice, and learning games into one focused multilingual app. Study more than 11,000 words across HSK 1–9, practise pronunciation and writing, and explore how Chinese sounds and characters are built through interactive learning tools. EXPLORE PINYIN AND PRONUNCIATION • Build complete syllables with the Pinyin Spelling Keyboard by combining initials, finals, and tones • Tap Pinyin keys to hear clear pronunciation • Rotate the Pinyin Wheel to align sounds and explore valid Pinyin combinations • Learn and practise the four tones and neutral tone • Download a Pinyin audio package containing 1,305 pronunciation recordings • Manage and update downloaded audio resources from your profile DISCOVER HOW CHINESE CHARACTERS ARE BUILT • Explore 74 common radicals with interactive Radical Pull Cards • Learn radicals through colourful illustrations and visual associations • Swipe through component cards to see how different parts combine inside Chinese characters • View each character’s Pinyin, pronunciation, and meaning • Explore 50 phonetic families with the Phonetic Wheels • Rotate radicals around each phonetic component to discover related characters • Learn the pronunciation, meaning, and example words for each character BUILD YOUR HSK VOCABULARY • Study more than 11,000 words across HSK 1–9 • View Chinese characters, Pinyin, part of speech, and translations • Listen to clear word audio with replay • Choose the HSK levels you want to study • Set daily learning goals and track your progress PRACTISE IN DIFFERENT WAYS • Chinese-to-meaning exercises • Meaning-to-Chinese exercises • Audio recognition • Fill-in-the-blank practice • Handwriting from Chinese characters, audio, meanings, and missing characters • Review mistakes and strengthen difficult vocabulary UNDERSTAND EVERY STROKE • Follow guided stroke order and character outlines • Use stroke hints, undo, and rewrite controls • Compare your handwriting with the standard character • Practise writing characters in multiple learning modes TURN REVIEW INTO PLAY • Connection games • Word-matching challenges • Climbing word-wall practice • Reinforce vocabulary through short and engaging activities DOWNLOAD ONLY WHAT YOU NEED • Download vocabulary packs for HSK 1–9 • Download and update the Pinyin pronunciation package • Manage downloaded resources from your profile • Keep your learning progress and resources organised in one place MASTER CHINESE GRAMMAR Build a strong foundation with 605 carefully organized grammar points across progressive levels. Each lesson includes clear explanations, practical sentence patterns, pinyin, translations, example sentences, and audio with adjustable playback speeds. Reinforce what you learn through three focused practice modes: • Fill in the blank • Chinese reading comprehension • Chinese-to-native-language translation Complete lessons, unlock new courses, and track your progress as you advance from essential structures to more complex Chinese grammar. LEARN IN YOUR LANGUAGE Choose your preferred interface language: • English (U.S. and UK) • Simplified Chinese • Vietnamese • Russian • French • Spanish • Korean • Japanese • Greek • Arabic • German • Portuguese • Italian • Thai Whether you are beginning with Pinyin, preparing for the HSK, practising Chinese handwriting, or exploring the structure of Chinese characters, Chivoc gives you the tools to learn step by step. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Chivoc Terms of Service: https://www.chivoc.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.chivoc.com/privacy/