Read Bean

Name: Read Bean
Rating: 4.9 (345 reviews)
Author: Refond, Inc.

By: Refond, Inc. App

Daily Graded Chinese Readings

Overview

Version:

1.1.7

Last updated: 2026-06-04

Ranking

#90,655 ▲ 940

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Master real-world Chinese with Read Bean, your graded-reading companion for HSK 1–6. It turns authentic articles, stories, and conversations into personalized readings with mini vocab drills, tailoring every lesson to your level so you progress without overwhelm. Build reading, writing, and thinking in Chinese with sentence-structure drills, comprehension tasks, and smart listening challenges, plus on-demand translation, pronunciation notes, and grammar explanations.

New interactive speaking roleplays let you practice real-life conversations with AI feedback. Add in an AI tutor for instant explanations, and smart spaced-repetition flashcards to reinforce memory. Track progress and aim for fluency for work, culture, or daily life—Read Bean grows with you.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education AI Content

By:

Refond, Inc.

Rating:

4.90

(345) 11 new ratings

Version:

1.1.7 Last updated: 2026-06-04

Version code:

886450631

Creation date:

2025-01-08

Compatible devices:

Size:

113.11MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-18

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 90,655 ▲ 940

Other platforms

Read Bean (v1.1.6)

17,876 4.82

(1,559)

For Developers

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Developed by:

Refond, Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/read-bean/id6736993989

Website:

https://readbean.app/

User Reviews

Users broadly praise Read Bean for its adaptive, level-appropriate Chinese readings and engaging, culturally rich content. The app's tap-to-translate, vocabulary chests, and spaced repetition help build vocabulary effectively, while bite-sized lessons fit daily practice. Reviewers highlight the intuitive UI and motivational experience, as well as an AI tutor that explains character context and supports learning. The content stays current with news and cultural topics. Some reviewers note occasional feature changes and platform-specific UI issues, but overall the app is seen as a practical, enjoyable way to improve reading and comprehension in Mandarin.

Pros

Adaptive, level‑appropriate content that matches your Chinese level (HSK-based) and provides the right level of challenge.
Tap‑to‑translate, instant definitions, and vocabulary features (vocabulary chests, flashcards) with spaced repetition.
Engaging, diverse content including stories, current events, and culture that stays up to date.
Short bite‑sized lessons that fit easily into daily practice and help with attention span.
Strong UI/UX and a motivating experience, with an AI tutor offering context behind characters.

Cons

Recent reviews

Love the stories. Great for practicing reading and listening.

by Do*****, 2025-08-11

I was considering subscribing to this app because the AI conversations were amazing. Unless I’m missing something, the new update appears to have removed them entirely. I know it’s a costly feature, but without it there’s nothing particularly special about this app 😔