{"id":183275,"date":"2021-08-07T14:10:46","date_gmt":"2021-08-07T18:10:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/best-apps-to-learn-mandarin-chinese\/"},"modified":"2025-01-18T23:34:14","modified_gmt":"2025-01-19T04:34:14","slug":"best-apps-to-learn-mandarin-chinese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/chinese\/best-apps-to-learn-mandarin-chinese\/","title":{"rendered":"23 Best Apps to Learn Chinese in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Apps connect you with native Chinese speakers, teach you how to write characters, help you remember vocabulary and more. And as a Chinese learner of many years, I&#8217;ve tried more than the average person.<\/p>\n<p>So here are my picks for the <strong>23 best apps for learning Chinese this year.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[fluentu-toc]<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Overall Best Apps for Learning Chinese<\/h2>\n<h3>HelloChinese<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-apps-for-learning-chinese-5-e1662233728404.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-29544 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-apps-for-learning-chinese-5-e1662233728404.jpg\" alt=\"best apps for learning chinese\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hellochinese.cc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/id1001507516\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.hellochinese\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free basic plan, option to pay to unlock additional features<\/p>\n<p>HelloChinese helps beginners learn Chinese with a curriculum of <strong>well-rounded games and lessons<\/strong>. It boasts over eight million downloads worldwide.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Lessons with HelloChinese have a structured curriculum to follow. They revolve around real-world conversations and other listening activities with transcriptions and English translations.<\/p>\n<p>The app touts the ability to support learners through the first six levels of the HSK.<\/p>\n<p>Further, learners can use the included speech recognition to help with tricky Chinese pronunciation and tones, and there&#8217;s an interface for in-app handwriting to practice writing Chinese characters.<\/p>\n<p>For a full review of HelloChinese, click here:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"BQd6sgLseG\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/reviews\/hellochinese\/\">HelloChinese Review: Top Gamified App for Beginners in Chinese<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;HelloChinese Review: Top Gamified App for Beginners in Chinese&#8221; &#8212; FluentU\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/reviews\/hellochinese\/embed\/#?secret=lZIzkaEXKD#?secret=BQd6sgLseG\" data-secret=\"BQd6sgLseG\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>FluentU<\/h3>\n<div style=\"float: right;\" id=\"fluen-4021669075\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"iTunesArtwork@1x\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/iTunesArtwork@1x.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/iTunesArtwork@1x.png 512w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/iTunesArtwork@1x-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/iTunesArtwork@1x-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/iTunesArtwork@1x-65x65.png 65w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/iTunesArtwork@1x-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/chinese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/app\/id917892175\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.fluentflix.fluentu&amp;hl=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Subscription-based, free trial available<\/p>\n<p>\r\n<strong><a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FluentU takes real-world videos\u2014like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks\u2014and turns them into personalized language learning lessons<\/a>.<\/strong>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nWith FluentU, you hear languages in <strong>real-world contexts<\/strong>\u2014the way that native speakers actually use them. Just a quick look will give you an idea of the variety of FluentU videos on offer:\r\n<\/p>\r\n<a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2097\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Spanish-5.jpg\" alt=\"learn-a-language-with-videos\" width=\"320\" height=\"568\" \/><\/a>\r\n<p>\r\nFluentU really takes the grunt work out of learning languages, leaving you with nothing but <strong>engaging, effective and efficient learning.<\/strong> It\u2019s already hand-picked the best videos for you and organized them by level and topic. All you have to do is choose any video that strikes your fancy to get started!\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n<a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1235 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/General-2.png\" alt=\"learn-a-language-with-music\" width=\"320\" height=\"568\" \/><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nEach word in the <strong>interactive captions<\/strong> comes with a definition, audio, image, example sentences and more.\r\n<p>\r\nAccess a complete interactive transcript of every video under the <strong>Dialogue<\/strong> tab, and easily review words and phrases from the video under <strong>Vocab.<\/strong>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nYou can use FluentU\u2019s unique <strong>adaptive quizzes<\/strong> to learn the vocabulary and phrases from the video through fun questions and exercises. Just swipe left or right to see more examples of the word you're studying.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12844 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Spanish-6.jpg\" alt=\"learn-a-language-with-adaptive-quizzes\" width=\"320\" height=\"568\" \/><\/a>\r\n<p>\r\nThe program even keeps track of what you\u2019re learning and tells you exactly when it\u2019s time for review, giving you a <strong>100% personalized experience.<\/strong>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nStart using the FluentU website on your computer or tablet or, better yet, download the FluentU app from the iTunes or Google Play store. <a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to take advantage of our current sale! (Expires at the end of this month.)<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\n<h2>Apps for Chinese Vocabulary<\/h2>\n<h3>Daily Chinese<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/best-apps-for-learning-chinese-3.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-34732 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/best-apps-for-learning-chinese-3.png\" alt=\"best apps for learning chinese\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailychinese.app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/daily-chinese-words-idioms\/id1468602303\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">iOS<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.mojayllc.dailychinese\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>Subscription-based, some features available for free<\/p>\n<p>Daily Chinese helps you grow your vocabulary with <strong>spaced repetition and diverse word packs<\/strong>, all the way to advanced Chinese.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In fact, it has one of the largest\u2014if not <em>the<\/em> largest\u2014collections of characters for learning Mandarin. For HSK 6 <a href=\"https:\/\/studycli.org\/hsk\/the-new-hsk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">and beyond<\/a>, advanced learners will need an app like Daily Chinese, which contains over 9,000 characters.<\/p>\n<p>It also has the widest variety of word packs you&#8217;ll probably ever see in an app, from foundational topics like grammar to niche categories such as Buddhism and industry-specific vocabulary.<\/p>\n<h3>Drops<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/drops-app-logo.png\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-58075 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/drops-app-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/languagedrops.com\/language\/learn-mandarin-chinese\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/drops-learn-spanish-korean\/id939540371\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.languagedrops.drops.learn.learning.speak.language.chinese.mandarin.hanzi.pinyin.words&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Subscription-based, free trial available<\/p>\n<p>With Drops, you can learn valuable Chinese vocabulary in just five minutes in the free version or without time limits with the premium subscription.<\/p>\n<p>The app is <strong>heavily illustrated so you can connect words directly to their meanings<\/strong> without having to translate them to your native language.<\/p>\n<p>Drops uses addictive games to make learning Chinese even more fun, with collections of topics that you can choose from. For example, a word might pop up in the center of your screen, and then you have to drag it to its corresponding image.<\/p>\n<p>For a full review of Drops, click here:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"m3eTJxaj0a\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/reviews\/drops-language-app\/\">Drops App Review: Worth a Free Download, But Won&#8217;t Make You Fluent<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Drops App Review: Worth a Free Download, But Won&#8217;t Make You Fluent&#8221; &#8212; FluentU\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/reviews\/drops-language-app\/embed\/#?secret=4j9LqgYnE3#?secret=m3eTJxaj0a\" data-secret=\"m3eTJxaj0a\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Anki<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/anki-app-logo.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-58096 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/anki-app-logo.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/ankisrs.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/ankimobile-flashcards\/id373493387?mt=8&amp;ign-mpt=uo%3D4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.ichi2.anki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free for Android, one-time fee for iOS<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a way to build your vocabulary effectively, then Anki is the app for you.<\/p>\n<p>Anki is <strong>a powerful and effective flashcard program<\/strong> that uses a Spaced Repetition System. It detects how well you know a word, then shows it to you again at optimal times to help you learn it permanently.<\/p>\n<p>This app allows for a high degree of customization, and it also has a huge user base of passionate learners, many of whom <a href=\"https:\/\/ankiweb.net\/shared\/decks\/mandarin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">have made entire amazing decks available for anyone to use<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For a full review of Anki, click here:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"qmzSVY8yT7\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/reviews\/anki-language-learning\/\">How to Effectively Use Anki for Language Learning<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;How to Effectively Use Anki for Language Learning&#8221; &#8212; FluentU\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/reviews\/anki-language-learning\/embed\/#?secret=yNKD9eNiOn#?secret=qmzSVY8yT7\" data-secret=\"qmzSVY8yT7\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Apps for Learning Chinese Characters<\/h2>\n<h3>Skritter<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/skritter-chinese-app-logo.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-58076 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/skritter-chinese-app-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/skritter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/skritter-write-chinese\/id1370892114\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.inkren.skritter.chinese\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Subscription-based, free trial available<\/p>\n<p>Skritter\u00a0is an app for those of you looking to get serious about your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/chinese\/learn-how-to-read-write-mandarin-chinese-characters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chinese writing<\/a>. It uses a handwriting recognition system to allow learners to actually practice writing characters.<\/p>\n<p>With Skritter, you&#8217;re not only learning how to <strong>properly write each Chinese character with the correct stroke order<\/strong>, though.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;re also learning how to correctly pronounce each word through audio pronunciations and tone gestures\u2014swipe and tap to choose the right tone, and simultaneously learn how to write, read and pronounce each character.<\/p>\n<h2>Apps for Reading in Chinese<\/h2>\n<h3>Du Chinese<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/best-apps-for-learning-chinese-e1662237036299.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-34729 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/best-apps-for-learning-chinese-e1662237036299.png\" alt=\"best apps for learning chinese\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duchinese.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/du-chinese-learn-mandarin-by-reading\/id1052961520\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">iOS<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=org.sinamon.duchinese\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>Subscription-based, some features available for free<\/p>\n<p>Du Chinese is an app that<strong> teaches you Mandarin through stories. <\/strong>&#8220;Du&#8221; refers to the character <strong>\u8bfb<\/strong> <em>(d\u00fa)<\/em> which means &#8220;to read.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>All of the stories have been written and recorded by native speakers, with professional translations. They\u2019re available in Simplified and Traditional Mandarin and organized by HSK level.<\/p>\n<p>Beginners start with really simple texts with basic vocabulary, while stories for intermediate learners are longer, with more focus on grammar.\u00a0For advanced learners, the app features classical Chinese texts, such as poems from the Tang Dynasty.<\/p>\n<h3>The Chairman&#8217;s Bao<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechairmansbao.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-223698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/the-chairmans-bow-logo.jpg\" alt=\"the chairman's bao logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/the-chairmans-bow-logo.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/the-chairmans-bow-logo-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/the-chairmans-bow-logo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/the-chairmans-bow-logo-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/the-chairmans-bow-logo-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechairmansbao.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/chairmans-bao-learn-chinese\/id1074317405?ls=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=uk.co.metapps.thechairmansbao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>Subscription-based, free trial available<\/p>\n<p>The Chairman&#8217;s Bao is a popular app that curates news snippets and makes them learner-friendly, helping Mandarin learners get immersion with real-world news articles.<\/p>\n<p>The app primarily<strong> features 9,500+ graded-reader lessons written as news articles.<\/strong> For example, you can read an article about AI in China monitoring students&#8217; behavior.<\/p>\n<p>The Chairman&#8217;s Bao has lessons available for all HSK levels, from beginner to advanced. It publishes about 1,600 new articles per year, so you&#8217;ll never run out of content!<\/p>\n<p>During a lesson, you can click on any word for a translation into English, with authentic Chinese audio available. \u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>LingQ<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/best-apps-for-learning-chinese-7.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40774 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/best-apps-for-learning-chinese-7.png\" alt=\"best apps for learning chinese\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/en\/learn-chinese-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/lingq-learn-25-languages\/id379385811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.linguist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>Free basic plan, option to pay to unlock full features<\/p>\n<p>LingQ&#8217;s language learning approach revolves around <strong>diving into native content like books and news articles<\/strong> and turning unknown words into flashcards.<\/p>\n<p>These words can then be periodically reviewed until you remember what they mean. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A major strength of LingQ is its large library of Chinese written content with audio recorded by real Chinese speakers. New lessons are also added by users daily, so the collection is always growing organically.<\/p>\n<p>You can even import your own content to the program, such as blog posts and webpages.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For a full review of LingQ, click here:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"e6awbssgu7\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/reviews\/lingq\/\">Complete 2024 LingQ Review: Abundant Authentic Content but Lacks Writing and Speaking Skills<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Complete 2024 LingQ Review: Abundant Authentic Content but Lacks Writing and Speaking Skills&#8221; &#8212; FluentU\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/reviews\/lingq\/embed\/#?secret=6p9n8stCGC#?secret=e6awbssgu7\" data-secret=\"e6awbssgu7\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Apps for Chinese Pronunciation<\/h2>\n<h3>Standard Mandarin<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/6-best-apps-for-learning-mandarin-chinese3-e1662237167168.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14619 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/6-best-apps-for-learning-mandarin-chinese3-e1662237167168.png\" alt=\"best apps for learning chinese\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.standardmandarin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/standard-mandarin\/id548641777?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>Free, option to remove ads for a fee<\/p>\n<p>Standard Mandarin <strong>specializes in helping you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/chinese\/chinese-tones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get your pronunciation right<\/a>. <\/strong>It even tells you how to use your tongue and facial muscles to make the correct sounds\u2014so you can really work at getting rid of your foreign accent.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, you even get facial anatomy charts and illustrations to take the guesswork out of making the right sound!<\/p>\n<p>All you have to do is pick the sound you want to hear (written in pinyin), and you&#8217;re presented with information and images for all the different tones for that sound, complete with pronunciation drills and animations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Speechling<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/best-apps-for-learning-chinese-5-e1662237226950.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34734 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/best-apps-for-learning-chinese-5-e1662237226950.png\" alt=\"best apps for learning chinese\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/speechling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/speechling-learn-any-language\/id1239983313\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">iOS<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.speechling.speechling&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free, option to pay for unlimited tutoring<\/p>\n<p>Speechling is a nonprofit app that focuses on speaking, with <strong>emphasis on common, practical phrases.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First, you&#8217;ll listen to native audio and then you&#8217;ll record your own. Within 24 hours, a coach will analyze your recording for pronunciation, rhythm and intonation, as well as other aspects like word choice and grammar.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from this, Speechling contains a variety of language activities to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/chinese\/learn-conversational-mandarin-chinese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">improve your Chinese conversation<\/a> skills: Dictation Practice, Listening Practice, Flashcards, Fill in the Blank and an Audio Dictionary.<\/p>\n<p>All of these are packed with thousands of common sentences voiced by professional native-speaking actors.<\/p>\n<h2>Apps for Listening to Chinese<\/h2>\n<h3>ChinesePod<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/best-apps-for-learning-chinese.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-40824 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/best-apps-for-learning-chinese.png\" alt=\"best apps for learning chinese\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chinesepod.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/chinesepod-podcast\/id1185380819\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=llc.chinesepod.android&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>Subscription-based<\/p>\n<p>ChinesePod is a program that uses <strong>over 4,000 video and podcast lessons<\/strong> to teach Mandarin Chinese. There&#8217;s no rigid order that lessons need to be done in, either, so you can start anywhere.<\/p>\n<p>Each lesson revolves around a dialogue or some other spoken Chinese component. Next is an analysis, allowing learners to really understand the structures at play within the Chinese sentences and conversations.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the base video or audio, learners also have access to downloadable vocabulary lists, grammar notes and English translations.<\/p>\n<p>For a full review of ChinesePod, click here:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"XoY3r6wWQP\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/reviews\/chinesepod\/\">ChinesePod Review: Great for Conversation Topics, but Lacks Structure<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;ChinesePod Review: Great for Conversation Topics, but Lacks Structure&#8221; &#8212; FluentU\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/reviews\/chinesepod\/embed\/#?secret=ptQcbDIJ2c#?secret=XoY3r6wWQP\" data-secret=\"XoY3r6wWQP\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>ChineseClass101<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/best-apps-for-learning-chinese.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-218295 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/best-apps-for-learning-chinese-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/best-apps-for-learning-chinese-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/best-apps-for-learning-chinese-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/best-apps-for-learning-chinese-65x65.png 65w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/best-apps-for-learning-chinese-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/best-apps-for-learning-chinese.png 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chineseclass101.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/id668386019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.innovativelanguage.innovativelanguage101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>Subscription-based, some features available for free<\/p>\n<p>ChineseClass101 is part of the famous Pod101 learning series, which covers several languages. It offers organized lessons based on <strong>podcasts with authentic conversations.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Each lesson has a video or audio clip (often recorded as a podcast). These clips typically include a short scene or conversation in Chinese on topics related to school, work, family and everyday life.<\/p>\n<p>After the video or audio clips, grammar and vocabulary notes are given, and you can also do short exercises. There&#8217;s plenty of free content available with an account and on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/chineseclass101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ChineseClass101&#8217;s YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For a full review of ChineseClass101, click here:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"l7clKujnYf\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/reviews\/chineseclass101\/\">My Complete ChineseClass101 Review: Great for Beginners, but Not Challenging Enough for Higher Levels<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;My Complete ChineseClass101 Review: Great for Beginners, but Not Challenging Enough for Higher Levels&#8221; &#8212; FluentU\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/reviews\/chineseclass101\/embed\/#?secret=xhVG4UdGka#?secret=l7clKujnYf\" data-secret=\"l7clKujnYf\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Chinese\u2014Listening \u2022 Speaking<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/best-apps-for-learning-chinese-1-e1662232928190.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-34730 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/best-apps-for-learning-chinese-1-e1662232928190.png\" alt=\"best apps for learning chinese\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.smartlingo.cconversation&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free, option to upgrade to the pro version<\/p>\n<p>This app specializes in <strong>audio-based lessons about conversational Chinese. <\/strong>Using day-to-day dialogues, it teaches you vocabulary and grammar structures in context.<\/p>\n<p>There are four levels (Basic, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced), covering everything from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/chinese\/say-hello-chinese-greetings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">basic greetings<\/a> to socializing to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/chinese\/business-chinese-vocabulary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business interactions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>All audios come with transcripts, and there&#8217;s a slow reading function for easier listening as well.\u00a0The app also has sections on common Chinese sentences, songs, news and short stories, plus HSK prep.<\/p>\n<p>It might be too advanced for complete beginners, but I&#8217;d recommend it for semi-beginners and self-motivated learners.<\/p>\n<h2>Chinese Reference Apps<\/h2>\n<h3>Pleco<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/best-apps-for-learning-chinese-13-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40781 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/best-apps-for-learning-chinese-13-1.png\" alt=\"best apps for learning chinese\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pleco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/pleco-chinese-dictionary\/id341922306?mt=8&amp;ign-mpt=uo%3D4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.pleco.chinesesystem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free, option to pay for more features<\/p>\n<p>Pleco is perhaps the <strong>most powerful Chinese dictionary app<\/strong>, and it&#8217;s indispensable for Chinese learners.<\/p>\n<p>The dictionary can be used offline, and it allows you to look up characters using a variety of methods: you can type in the word, draw it with your finger or even take a picture with your device&#8217;s camera!<\/p>\n<p>You can also search for words using characters, pinyin or a combination of both.<\/p>\n<p>Pleco has a few more tricks for learners, too. It has a built-in flashcard system that also allows you to upload your own flashcards, and it lets you instantly look up any word in documents and text files.<\/p>\n<h3>Chinese Grammar<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/best-apps-for-learning-chinese-4-e1662232850763.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34733 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/best-apps-for-learning-chinese-4-e1662232850763.png\" alt=\"best apps for learning chinese\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.chinesegrammar&amp;hl=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n<p>Chinese Grammar consists of <strong>easy-to-read grammar lessons with exercises<\/strong> and example sentences.<\/p>\n<p>There are more than 100 grammar lessons on the app that guide you from beginner to advanced Chinese.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s essentially a portable grammar guide, and every grammar point is explained in the simplest terms, ensuring that you can readily apply each structure to your daily speaking and writing practice.<\/p>\n<p>Although Chinese Grammar is free (with no ads or account creation), it&#8217;s only available on Android devices, with lessons available only in Simplified Mandarin up to HSK 5.<\/p>\n<h3>HSK Online (SuperTest)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hskonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-223699\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/hsk-study-and-exam-app-logo.png\" alt=\"hsk study and exam app logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/hsk-study-and-exam-app-logo.png 498w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/hsk-study-and-exam-app-logo-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/hsk-study-and-exam-app-logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/hsk-study-and-exam-app-logo-65x65.png 65w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/hsk-study-and-exam-app-logo-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hskonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/hsk-online-hsk-study-and-exams\/id1335503360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.hskonline&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>Free, option to upgrade for unlimited Pro access<\/p>\n<p>SuperTest\u2014previously known as HSK Online\u2014is the premier app for Chinese proficiency test practice. It prepares you for the exam with <strong>HSK practice exercises, mock tests, vocabulary lists and customized study sessions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Although there are other apps that offer HSK word lists, HSK Online is by far the most thorough in terms of exam prep for all levels, using previous exams and mock tests.<\/p>\n<p>Other than vocabulary, this app supplies over 300,000 exercises and practice questions that build on your Mandarin listening, reading and writing skills.<\/p>\n<p>For feedback, you&#8217;ll be given detailed explanations of errors. In fact, SuperTest is built on AI tech and other algorithms that review your progress and mistakes, customizing your study sessions to help you improve in your areas of weakness.<\/p>\n<h2>Apps for Studying Chinese with Games<\/h2>\n<h3>ChineseSkill<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chineseskill.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-223700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chineseskill-logo.jpg\" alt=\"chineseskill logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chineseskill-logo.jpg 528w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chineseskill-logo-300x288.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chineseskill.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/chineseskill-learn-mandarin\/id777111034?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.chineseskill&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>Free, option to pay for more features<\/p>\n<p>The ChineseSkill app makes learning fun through games and interactive exercises.\u00a0It&#8217;s mainly for intermediate learners at the HSK 3 and 4 levels, but you can also use it as a complete beginner.<\/p>\n<p>ChineseSkill features a well-rounded curriculum with over 400 grammar points, 300 sentence patterns, 1,000 important words and over 1,500 essential characters.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t be alarmed at those high numbers! The app will ease you into all this information through<strong> games, native-speaker videos and audio recordings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s also the option to slow down playback, plus character writing practice, speaking exercises powered by speech recognition software and more.<\/p>\n<h3>Lingodeer<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/unnamed-e1662234464639.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-36871 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/unnamed-e1662234464639.png\" alt=\"best apps for learning chinese\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lingodeer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/lingodeer-language-learning\/id1261193709\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.lingodeer&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free basic plan, option to pay for additional features<\/p>\n<p>Lingodeer is a gamified Chinese app that teaches <strong>HSK 1 to 3 vocabulary and grammar<\/strong>, along with how to write 1,000 Chinese characters.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Its organized structure breaks down lessons into practical themes, though you do have to take them in order. Each lesson has a variety of exercises, however, so it&#8217;s hard to get bored.<\/p>\n<p>For speaking practice, the app asks you to listen to Chinese sentences and then record yourself saying them.\u00a0Lessons are reviewed with small dialogues that you can listen to, along with short audio- and video-based quizzes.<\/p>\n<p>For a full review of Lingodeer, click here:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"5G5y2NGmqV\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/reviews\/lingodeer\/\">Complete LingoDeer Review for 2024: Fun and Effective but Lacks Authentic Content and Video<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Complete LingoDeer Review for 2024: Fun and Effective but Lacks Authentic Content and Video&#8221; &#8212; FluentU\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/reviews\/lingodeer\/embed\/#?secret=3UhdcDdERb#?secret=5G5y2NGmqV\" data-secret=\"5G5y2NGmqV\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Ninchanese<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/best-apps-for-learning-chinese-22.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40791 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/best-apps-for-learning-chinese-22.png\" alt=\"best apps for learning chinese\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ninchanese.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/ninchanese.com\/ninchanese-on-ios\/?utm_source=website%20home&amp;utm_medium=startbuttonios&amp;utm_campaign=signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a> | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.ninchanese.app2&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Android<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>Subscription-based, some features available for free<\/p>\n<p>Ninchanese is a full Chinese learning course with more than 1,500 Mandarin lessons available, all the way up to HSK 6.<\/p>\n<p>Most lessons are gamified or have game-like components, making Ninchanese a stress-free and fun way to learn the language.<\/p>\n<p>Lessons are all-around, focusing on <strong>reading, writing, speaking and listening to Chinese.<\/strong>\u00a0Exercises include sentence building, recording speech, practice through dialogue and vocabulary matching.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to its lessons, the app includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/srs-spaced-repetition-language-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spaced Repetition System (SRS)<\/a> flashcards that make it easy to review vocabulary.<\/p>\n<h3>Super Chinese<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/SuperChinese-logo.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-36921 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/SuperChinese-logo.jpeg\" alt=\"best apps for learning chinese\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.superchinese.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/super-chinese-learn-chinese\/id1462500984\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">iOS<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.superchinese&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong>\u00a0Free basic plan, option to pay to unlock additional features<\/p>\n<p>SuperChinese includes Chinese lessons based on real-life topics, with <strong>personalized quizzes and AI-based feedback.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This highly rated app has bite-sized lessons for HSK 1 to 6 learners. It tackles vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation in each lesson, with fun graphics and creative exercises.<\/p>\n<p>There are over 400 lessons arranged according to common themes, such as work or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/chinese\/ordering-in-chinese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ordering at restaurants<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>What makes the app stand out is how it uses artificial intelligence to give you feedback. You&#8217;ll regularly be asked to say a word out loud or come up with your own sentence, and the app&#8217;s AI will point out any mispronunciations.<\/p>\n<h2>Other Useful Apps for Studying Chinese<\/h2>\n<p>The apps listed above have mostly specialized content, but there are also general language learning apps that I&#8217;d recommend to every Chinese learner.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Tandem<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tandem-logo-new.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-58098 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tandem-logo-new.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandem.net\/practice-speaking-chinese\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/tandem-learn-new-languages\/id959001619\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">iOS<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=net.tandem&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free, option to pay for more features<\/p>\n<p>Tandem pairs you with native Chinese speakers for actual communication practice. Essentially, it&#8217;s a social networking app for language learners.<\/p>\n<p>On this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/best-language-exchange-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">language exchange<\/a> platform<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll connect with learners whose target language is your mother tongue, allowing you to learn from one another.<\/p>\n<p>The built-in language tools help make sure your interactions are as smooth as possible. Native speakers can provide corrections to your texts, and you can also use the translator to convert texts to your language if necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Tandem gives you the option to communicate via voice notes, audio and video calls, too, so you can also practice pronunciation, speaking and listening.<\/p>\n<p>For a full review of Tandem, click here:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"uI8bK2RBvk\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/reviews\/tandem\/\">Tandem Review: Well Designed Language Partner App Feels Tinder-esque but Helps Learners Connect<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Tandem Review: Well Designed Language Partner App Feels Tinder-esque but Helps Learners Connect&#8221; &#8212; FluentU\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/reviews\/tandem\/embed\/#?secret=z32P7Z4Iqk#?secret=uI8bK2RBvk\" data-secret=\"uI8bK2RBvk\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>italki<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iTalki-logo-e1662235882272.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-36920 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iTalki-logo-e1662235882272.png\" alt=\"best apps for learning chinese\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.italki.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/italki-learn-any-language\/id1140000003\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">iOS<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.italki.app&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Depends on the tutor, but usually ranges from $4 to $30 per hour<\/p>\n<p>This app is a massive platform with thousands of tutors in tons of languages. For Chinese alone, there are more than 900 tutors, mostly from China and Taiwan.<\/p>\n<p>With italki, you can <strong>book sessions with any tutor of your choice.<\/strong> Sessions are usually done through video call, either on the italki classroom, Skype, WeChat or another platform.<\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s great about this learning app is the flexibility. Tutors are available at practically every time slot, 24\/7. Since it&#8217;s one-on-one, you can have customized lessons from free-flowing conversation to more structured learning based on HSK prep books, for example.<\/p>\n<p>For a full review of italki, click here:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"XNJtGZWYi5\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/reviews\/italki\/\">italki Review: Excellent for Finding Affordable, High-Quality Online Language Tutors<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;italki Review: Excellent for Finding Affordable, High-Quality Online Language Tutors&#8221; &#8212; FluentU\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/reviews\/italki\/embed\/#?secret=qYmWbaPsYn#?secret=XNJtGZWYi5\" data-secret=\"XNJtGZWYi5\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>How to Choose Chinese Learning Apps<\/h2>\n<p>No matter how expensive or technologically advanced a Mandarin learning app may be, it&#8217;s only good if it works <em>for you<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some tips for choosing which of the many apps out there are actually worth your time:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Decide what you want to learn.<\/strong> Do you want a course-like experience that takes you from zero to comfortable with the language as a whole? Do you want to learn how to write? Do you want to improve your listening skills? Figure out your specific goals and narrow your focus to apps that provide those types of learning materials.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Figure out how you want to use the app.<\/strong> A flashcard vocabulary app makes more sense if you&#8217;re going to use it daily (or close to). If you just want to look up words you don&#8217;t know or words you&#8217;ve forgotten, however, a Chinese dictionary app will be better suited to you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Take your learning preferences into account.<\/strong> Do you actually hate studying with flashcards? Do you appreciate more in-depth grammar explanations? You can\u2014and should\u2014choose apps that align with your learning style to make the process more enjoyable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Use Chinese Apps Effectively<\/h2>\n<p>So, once you figure out which apps you want to use, how do you make them worth the time?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use them on the go.<\/strong> The major benefit of apps is that you can use them wherever, whenever. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/chinese\/chinese-character-recognition-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">character recognition app<\/a> or a Chinese dictionary means you can look up words as you encounter them. Apps with full courses are often designed to be done in short bursts\u2014like while you&#8217;re waiting in line for coffee or commuting on public transit to work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use them with other learning materials.<\/strong> Don&#8217;t shy away from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/chinese\/best-chinese-textbooks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">textbooks<\/a> or authentic Mandarin materials just because you have some shiny new apps. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/chinese\/chinese-online-course-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">all the different forms<\/a> of Chinese learning materials reinforce what you learn in each one.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be consistent.<\/strong> I find it helps to set a minimum time commitment. For example, spend 10 minutes studying flashcards every day. Then, you can add another 10 minutes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/chinese\/chinese-tv-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">watch Chinese TV<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/chinese\/chinese-music-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">listen to Chinese music<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/chinese\/learn-chinese-wechat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">immerse yourself with WeChat<\/a>. A lot of apps even track your progress and give you daily reviews and tasks, which helps with motivation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Change them up!<\/strong> You don&#8217;t have to stick with something if it&#8217;s boring or frustrating. You might even enjoy an app for a while but slowly get tired of it. Simply find a new one to try so you can shake things up and reignite your desire to learn Chinese.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And with that, it&#8217;s time to pick your favorite Chinese learning apps and get started. Soon, your downtime will be full of learning opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apps connect you with native Chinese speakers, teach you how to write characters, help you remember vocabulary and more. And as a Chinese learner of many years, I&#8217;ve tried more&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":731,"featured_media":218181,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"23 Best Apps to Learn Chinese in 2024 | FluentU Chinese Blog","description":"Click here to find the best apps for learning Chinese, such as Pleco and Anki plus high-quality apps you haven't heard of yet. Whether you want to improve your reading, learn vocabulary or listen to podcasts, there's a Chinese app that'll suit your learning goals. 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