Cantonese Guru

Name: Cantonese Guru
Rating: 4.695652 (245 reviews)
Author: Xamisoft

By: Xamisoft

Learn Cantonese: tones, character writing, comprehensive dictionary

Features & Capabilities

Cantonese Guru is an all-in-one language learning app that guides you from beginner to advanced levels (A1–C2) with structured lessons, tone training, handwriting practice, and a comprehensive dictionary.\n\nKey features include 140,000+ entries searchable by Cantonese, Jyutping, Yale, or English; stroke-by-stroke writing; support for traditional and simplified characters; customizable study lists; and integrated reading tools to reinforce real-world Cantonese.

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3.0.5 Last updated: 2026-07-06

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Creation date:

2023-02-21

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Permissions:

android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk

Size:

387.59MB

Email:

co*****@xamisoft.com

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Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-11

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# 160,823 ▼ 406

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Developed by:

Xamisoft

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xamisoft.cantoneseguru

Email:

co*****@xamisoft.com

Website:

https://www.xamisoft.com

User Reviews

Users praise Cantonese Guru for its accurate pronunciation, comprehensive content, and helpful character writing features, making it a top choice for learning authentic Cantonese. It is especially favored by flashcard learners and learners focusing on traditional Cantonese rather than Mandarin. However, common issues include the illogical order of teaching characters, confusing or unexplained interface elements, erratic pacing of difficulty, paid features restricting access, and occasional errors in pronunciation guides without easy reporting options.

Pros

Accurate Cantonese pronunciation and reliable for learning true Cantonese rather than Mandarin with jyutping overlay.
Includes character writing, which is appreciated especially compared to other apps focusing on simplified Chinese or Mandarin.
Comprehensive content covering various aspects of Cantonese learning.
Well suited for flashcard-based learners and useful for kids as well.
Highly recommended by users and considered the best app for learning Cantonese by several reviewers.

Cons

Characters and lessons are not presented in a logical or progressive order, making learning difficult at times.
Some features like search and category lists require payment, limiting accessibility.
Lack of explanations for certain terms or icons (e.g., 'CL' in definitions, number icon) causing confusion.
Inconsistent difficulty progression; sessions can jump from easy to very complicated unexpectedly.
Presence of incorrect jyutping in sentences and absence of reporting mechanism for errors.

Recent reviews

very helpful

Wh*****, 2025-01-15

one of the few reliable apps for learning Cantonese; it actually has Cantonese terms and phrases rather than just Mandarin with jyutping overlaid onto it. this was one of the main apps I used before going to Hong Kong and people remarked that my pronunciation was accurate, which is nice. may not be the best for those who don't learn via flashcards, but if you do, I'd recommend it.