# Chinese Pinyin Trainer

> The easy way to master Pinyin

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id376797304](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id376797304)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id376797304`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** trainchinese B.V.
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (97 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-16
- **First published:** 2010-07-01
- **Size:** 95 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chinese-pinyin-trainer/id376797304)
- **Website:** [https://www.trainchinese.com](https://www.trainchinese.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://trainchinese.com/v2/mprivacy.php?tcLanguage=en](https://trainchinese.com/v2/mprivacy.php?tcLanguage=en)

## Description

Master Mandarin pronunciation with comprehensive Pinyin training. The extension offers almost 2,000 high-quality audio recordings, tone and Pinyin initial practice, and a built-in reading guide. It also integrates with a Chinese-English dictionary to show potential definitions for Pinyin words and includes a tone-sketching mode where you draw tones with your finger.

With tap-to-score exercises, a complete index of one-syllable sounds, and a user-friendly reading guide, it's ideal for self-study or classroom work—right in your Chrome browser.

## Rankings

- #138,413 — Overall

## Review summary

Users largely praise Pinyin Trainer for authentic pronunciation, strong tone-training, and helpful pinyin guidance, with bite-sized daily sessions that aid consistent practice. The main downsides are limited free access (ads and short trials), tone reproduction that isn’t always accurate, and occasional content/feature reliability issues. Despite these, most reviews view the app as a valuable tool for pronunciation training and aural practice.

### Pros

- Authentic pronunciation and strong tone-training focus that helps with listening and reproduction
- Excellent for tone recognition and improving overall pronunciation
- Comprehensive pinyin practice with an in-app pronunciation guide
- Engaging, bite-sized daily sessions that support steady practice and habit-building

### Cons

- Limited free access with ads and short trial; full use requires upgrading
- Tone playback and reproduction are not always accurate, with difficulty distinguishing similar tones (e.g., 2nd vs 3rd)
- Occasional content/feature reliability issues (e.g., some words having wrong tones; features like draw-the-tone mode not always working)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id376797304)