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Chineasy: Learn Chinese easily

Chinese Learning · Free download
S Tier
Best in class · #2 of 9
94
4.8★9.4K ratings
Free downloadprice
24dsince update

What is Chineasy?

Chineasy breaks each Chinese character into simple illustrations and groups characters by frequency of use, using a building block method. The listing describes hundreds of bite-sized lessons, an SRS review mechanism, games, and content on Chinese history, customs, and trends. Users can switch between Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

Pricing. Chineasy: Learn Chinese easily is free to download on the App Store.

Good for

  • Beginners learning Chinese characters from the start
  • Short study sessions in spare moments
  • Learners who want to switch between Simplified and Traditional Chinese

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Why this app is in S tier

Chineasy scores 94 out of 100: rating 96, rating count 82, App Store search rank 99, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Finalist of Apple Design Awards 2022 Proudly featured on App of the Day, Apps We Love, and Editor’s Choice. SAY GOODBYE TO CHALLENGING CHINESE CHARACTERS Picture makes it Chineasy. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. So we figured: “Why not let you see the beauty of the Chinese language for yourself? “Chineasy is Alphabet of the Chinese Language” - Journal du design “Have six minutes to spare? Plenty of time to learn 40 Chinese characters!” - TED “A Brilliant Way to Learn Chinese Through Pictures” - WIRED ANYONE CAN DO IT Our unique approach breaks down each character into simple illustrations and groups them by their frequency of usage, making it easy to learn and remember new characters. By learning with our "building block" method, you’ll be able to SEE the language and advance quickly from picking up simple characters to initiating engaging conversations, while exploring Chinese history, customs, and current trends. “A Fast Way to Start Reading Chinese” - The Wall Street Journal “How Clever Design Can Help You Learn Chinese” - Slate “Learn Mandarin the Chineasy Way” - Financial Times THE TOP CHOICE OF LEARNERS, EDUCATORS, AND MEDIA Don’t just take our word

Compare in Chinese Learning

MeasureChineasyHelloChineseChineseSkill
TierSSS
Score94 / 10095 / 10094 / 100
Rating4.8 ★4.9 ★4.8 ★
Ratings9.4K23.7K15.4K
Latest ratings · 180d—4.6 ★ · 20 reviews4.8 ★ · 20 reviews
Last update24d ago3d ago12d ago
PriceFree downloadFree + IAPFree + IAP

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Questions about Chineasy

Is the app free to use?

The app is free to download. The listing says CHINEASY APP PREMIUM is available at USD $12.99 per month, USD $49.99 per year, or USD $149.99 lifetime, and prices vary by location.

Does it teach Traditional Chinese?

Yes. You can switch between Simplified and Traditional Chinese as you wish.

How does it teach characters?

Each character is broken into simple illustrations and grouped by frequency of usage. The app uses a building block method, SRS review, and a variety of games to help remember characters.

Is Chineasy free?

Chineasy is free to download.

What is Chineasy good for?

Chineasy is built for beginners learning chinese characters from the start, short study sessions in spare moments, learners who want to switch between simplified and traditional chinese. It sits in the chinese learning list on AppTierList.

Is Chineasy worth it?

Chineasy is S tier, ranked #2 of 9 chinese learning apps with a score of 94 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 9,371 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 1 app ranks above it.

How does Chineasy compare to HelloChinese?

Chineasy is S tier at 94; HelloChinese is S tier at 95. HelloChinese ranks higher. Chineasy is free to download, HelloChinese is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Chineasy updated?

Chineasy was updated 24 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

Lists
Chinese Learning (S tier, #2) · Language Learning (A tier, #15)
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
94 / 100
Rank in list
#2 of 9
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free download
App Store rating
4.8 out of 5
Number of ratings
9,371
Current version
(24 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Education
Good for
Beginners learning Chinese characters from the start, Short study sessions in spare moments, Learners who want to switch between Simplified and Traditional Chinese
Requires
iOS 15.6 or later
Size
620 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
1
Maker
unclaimed
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