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Mandarin apps worth scanning.

Compare iOS and Android tools for daily practice, dictionaries, graded reading, handwriting and live lessons.

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ChineseClass101

A broad audio/video lesson library from Innovative Language.

ListeningSpeakingReadingHSK Prep

Large course catalog

Audio and video lessons

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ChinesePod

A deep archive of audio lessons built around real-life situations.

ListeningSpeakingReading

Large lesson archive

Dialogue-centered listening

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Du Chinese

Graded stories with pinyin, audio and approachable reading flow.

ReadingListeningCharactersHSK Prep

Graded reading library

Audio support

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Duolingo Chinese

A low-friction daily habit builder for absolute beginners.

ListeningReadingSpeaking

Fast onboarding

Gamified habit loop

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HelloChinese

A polished beginner path built specifically for Mandarin.

ListeningSpeakingReadingWriting

Mandarin-first curriculum

Speech practice

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italki Chinese Tutors

A global marketplace for one-on-one Mandarin teachers.

SpeakingListeningTutoring

Teacher choice

Flexible pricing

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Pleco

The serious learner's dictionary, reader and reference toolkit.

DictionaryReadingCharacters

Excellent dictionary depth

Offline workflows

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Tutor Marketplace

Preply Chinese Tutors

Structured tutor search with trial lessons and broad availability.

SpeakingListeningTutoringHSK Prep

Tutor filters

Scheduling tools

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Skritter

A focused writing trainer for characters, tones and recall.

WritingCharactersHSK Prep

Stroke-order practice

Spaced repetition

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The Chairman's Bao

News-style graded reading mapped to HSK levels.

ReadingListeningHSK Prep

HSK-level reading

Current-events feel

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Freemium

Duolingo Chinese

First contact with Mandarin and casual daily streak practice.

iOSAndroidSite

Freemium

HelloChinese

Beginners who want a structured app with pronunciation and character basics.

iOSAndroidSite

Freemium

Pleco

Learners who need a reliable Chinese dictionary and offline reference system.

iOSAndroidSite

Paid

Skritter

Learners who care about handwriting, radicals and long-term character memory.

iOSAndroidSite

Freemium

Du Chinese

Learners who want to build reading stamina without drowning in unknown words.

iOSAndroidSite

Paid

ChinesePod

Audio-first learners who want years of graded Mandarin lessons.

iOSAndroidSite

Freemium

ChineseClass101

Learners who like lesson libraries, transcripts and structured audio paths.

iOSAndroidSite

Paid

The Chairman's Bao

Learners who want frequent topical Chinese reading practice.

iOSAndroidSite

Marketplace

italki Chinese Tutors

Learners who need live speaking practice and teacher feedback.

iOSAndroidSite

Marketplace

Preply Chinese Tutors

Learners comparing many tutors by price, accent, schedule and goals.

iOSAndroidSite