# Read Bean

> Daily Graded Chinese Readings

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6736993989](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6736993989)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6736993989`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Refond, Inc.
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (388 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-04
- **First published:** 2025-01-08
- **Size:** 113 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/read-bean/id6736993989)
- **Website:** [https://readbean.app/](https://readbean.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://readbean.app/privacy](https://readbean.app/privacy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #79,076 — Overall

## Review summary

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.

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