# trainchinese

> The best way to learn Chinese

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id333830076](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id333830076)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id333830076`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** trainchinese B.V.
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (2,253 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.7.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2009-10-12
- **Size:** 328 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/trainchinese/id333830076)
- **Website:** [https://www.trainchinese.com](https://www.trainchinese.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://trainchinese.com/v2/mprivacy.php](https://trainchinese.com/v2/mprivacy.php)

## Description

TrainChinese combines a free, complete Chinese dictionary with OCR-powered text capture, example sentences, and thousands of vocab lists. It prioritizes commonly used words, provides measure words, and offers character animations to help you choose the right translation.

The app includes handwriting training, audio, four training modes, and a spaced-repetition system to boost long-term memory. It supports Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Pinyin, Zhuyin, and synchronized flash cards across devices via trainchinese.com, plus user-generated lists and notes.

## Rankings

- #38,163 — Overall

## Review summary

User reviews praise TrainChinese for sentence-based examples, grammar explanations, and flexible flashcards; it supports traditional and simplified characters with component breakdowns. However, persistent UI changes, word-management friction, pricing model concerns, training mode regressions, and occasional login issues are commonly mentioned drawbacks.

### Pros

- Sentence-based examples with clear grammar explanations
- Ability to create full-sentence flashcards and grammar-point cards
- Supports learning both traditional and simplified Chinese characters
- Clear breakdown of characters into components (stroke/structure)

### Cons

- Major UI overhaul has degraded usability, requiring more clicks and making some workflows (like saving words) cumbersome
- Word management friction: history and lists have become harder to use; limited batch actions and more steps
- Pricing model concerns: free limits persist with subscription; added lists and unclear value
- Training features degraded by updates: cannot read long phrases, stroke-drawing glitches, duplicates in multiple choice
- Login/account issues or inconsistent support

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