trainchinese

Name: trainchinese
Rating: 4.7 (2188 reviews)
Author: trainchinese B.V.

by trainchinese B.V.

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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At a glance: Free to download
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Last verified 31 Jul 2026

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4.7 2188 ratings · App Store

5/5Great app for beginner-advanced
To be honest, this is a really good app. I’ve had it for many years and there are certain aspects of it that are even better than the likes of Pleco, for example. This app really excels at providing examples through sentences, and also very clearly breaks down grammar points. You can also make those separate flashcards so that you can review full sentences instead of only words if desired, and you can remember how to use grammar patterns that may be tough to remember (by making a grammar point its own flashcard!). I usually learn traditional characters but also really appreciate being able to learn both character sets. The customer service team has always been really responsive and I noticed that a previous bug that was causing the badge number in the app (that reflects due cards) to be stuck, even after deleting those cards, has now resolved. Keep up the great work!

KimIsMovingOut · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Great studying ecosystem
My studies have brought me to a lot of programs. What sets this program apart is how it folds great flexibility of studying into the system. I'm a university student and am able to create my own lists, then study them in the companion apps Writer and Audio Trainer, as well as in the dictionary here that has a great reviewing study section. Seriously, there's nothing like this on the market otherwise and it's been done really well here. Buying the levels is required for the way I work, but when I see how much easier it is for me to recall things than my classmates weeks after we study something, I know it's been a good choice to buy in. Happy day ~

Earthbound Jim · 31 Jul 2026
3/5Great design, suspicious subscription
First of all, this is a great app for learning Chinese. That’s not the problem that I had with it. The free version gives you 3 lists and 15 new words a week (Note that if you delete one, you don’t get that back). Paying for the subscription gets rid of this weekly limit, but you’ll soon notice that you’re still limited to the three lists that they give you upfront. That means that if you fill out all three lists and continue paying the subscription, you are still capped at just 300 words and are paying for essentially what you could get if you canceled your subscription. (You could get the same number of words by also just waiting 20 weeks?) All of this is a little unconventional, but I would give them a break if it weren’t for the fact that you are also allowed to buy extra lists independently of having a subscription. This means they give you the option to spend money without getting practically anything in return (You’ll still have the weekly limit). This is when I decided that something seemed a little fishy… It’s sad that such a great app became so offputting when it came to payment. The developers otherwise seem like honest, nice people, but I just simply can’t trust such a pricing model with my bank information. If you are ok with this model, this might be a good app for you.

MangoDogFiesta · 31 Jul 2026
4/5Please fix your overly complicated UI
This set of apps is great to study Chinese, but it’s a huge headache to do anything account related. The UI isn’t clear, it still offers me to buy a year subscription even though I already bought it? Which was confusing. Also it asked me for a nickname and an email on the writing app. I assumed it would put my nickname for the leaderboards but it puts my email? No one else has their email, and I don’t really want that public, so I guess I can’t do very well on that app, which is discouraging. Please fix your overly complicated and headache inducing UI. I was debating between taking off one or two stars for the admin side of the app, which is a shame because the Chinese learning portion of these apps is the best I’ve found.

lovely_lunaaaa · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Best for learning Chinese character
I highly recommend this app for anyone serious about learning Chinese characters. They break down the character to an easy understandable components. You also have the option of adding hard to learn characters to a list where you can learn them later on.

ogonnna · 31 Jul 2026

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10.0.0
This update addresses years of feedback from our users: cards now sync automatically, there's dark mode support, searches can be restricted to flash cards only, and more! Thanks for using trainchinese.
10.0.1
This update fixes an issue where the app could stop responding while searching the dictionary. Thanks for using trainchinese!
10.0.11
This update fixes an issue with the "Unlearn card" feature, and adds the ability to swipe between character animations. Thanks for using trainchinese!
10.0.12
This update improves Pinyin searches and adds two new stories, including one about "Ne Zha", a character currently enjoying success at the cinema in China!
10.0.3
This update improves OCR and tweaks some design elements based on your feedback. Thanks for using trainchinese!
10.0.5
This update improves the use of fonts in the app, fixes a bug related to flash card training, and includes other suggestions from our users. Thanks for learning with trainchinese!
10.0.6
This update includes a critical bug fix for version 10.0.5 that affected dictionary searches. Thanks for all the feedback so far!
10.0.7
Thanks for the continued feedback—we continue to update the app based on your suggestions! This update makes it easier to add cards to the vocab lists you most recently used.
10.0.8
We continue to make improvements based on your helpful feedback! This update adds a setting for character animation speed, and includes some bug fixes.
10.0.9
This update fixes an issue affecting Chinese handwriting training. Thanks to those who flagged this issue!
10.1.0
In this version we've improved the layout of search results and vocab lists. Thanks for learning with trainchinese!
10.1.1
This update fixes a rare crash event, and a bug with the "Later" button in training. Thanks for learning with trainchinese!
10.2.0
This update adds a new OCR mode which makes it easier to import Chinese text in lines or columns as flash cards in your training set. Thanks for learning with trainchinese!
10.3.1
This update contains improvements to flash card training, including the ability to "wake up" cards before they're due to be trained again. We've also added more measure words to dictionary entries and improved how "flexible training" works.
10.3.3
This update fixes compatibility with iPad for features like sharing word details, exporting lists, and creating character sheet PDFs. Thanks for learning with trainchinese!
10.3.5
This update fixes an issue where vocab lists couldn't be shared with other users. Thanks for learning with trainchinese!
10.4.1
This update adds some great new features! The search bar now shows automatic translations into Chinese when dictionary results alone aren't enough. There's a new "Quick List" feature for creating flash cards from a topic. We've added new vocab lists, videos, and dictionary entries. Thanks for learning with trainchinese!
10.6.2
This update adds support for the Dutch language. Welcome to our Dutch-speaking users in the Netherlands and elsewhere!
10.6.5 · 29 Jun 2026
This update includes performance fixes for iOS 26, stops the widget from showing "ni hao" all the time, and removes some unnecessary files to free up space on your device. Thanks for learning with trainchinese!
9.63.6
This update fixes minor layout issues and updates dictionary content. Thanks for using trainchinese!
9.63.7
This update adds more sophisticated handling of character radicals in decomposition. Now you'll see different explanations for "阝", for example, dependent on whether it sits on the left or right side of a character. Thanks to all those who sent in this suggested feature—and thanks for learning with trainchinese!
9.63.8
This update fixes an issue with "re-learn some", and addresses some layout glitches on flash card lists. Thanks for using trainchinese!
9.65.0
This update improves handling of sleeping cards. They're now ordered by and display their remaining sleep time in lists, and notifications appear for each group of cards that awaken, instead of only the first. Thanks for learning with trainchinese. Comments and feedback to [email protected] are appreciated as always!
9.66.0
This update adds the 2021 HSK bands to trainchinese and adds new words and phrases suggested by our users and curated by our content staff. Thanks for using trainchinese!
9.67.0
This update fixes a crash that could occur on iOS 17. Thanks for learning with trainchinese!

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