Overview

Rating:
4.90 +6
(333)
Version:
1.2.5
Last updated: 2026-07-20
Ranking
#83,419 554
Overall

Features & Capabilities

Chinese characters are not just shapes — learn 1000 characters in months by understanding their structure and origin. Hanly uses visual breakdowns and engaging stories to help you develop an intuitive grasp of Chinese characters and to efficiently remember them.

Card-based learning brings etymology, mnemonics, and memorable illustrations to life. The app features an intuitive interactive UI for exploring radicals, components, and character relationships, a carefully designed progression from simple blocks to complex words, and a comprehensive dictionary with search by character, pinyin, or meaning. Built-in spaced repetition optimizes review timing, and you can track statistics, add notes, and mark characters you already know.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Artur Gorokh
Rating:
4.90
(333)
6 new ratings
Version:
1.2.5 Last updated: 2026-07-20
Version code:
888544832
Creation date:
2025-02-10
Compatible devices:
Size:
240.75MB
URLs:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-08-10
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Other platforms

Android
Hanly: Chinese Decoded (v1.0.97)
19,774 4.97 (1,377)

Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Artur Gorokh
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hanly/id6741442324

User Reviews

Hanly is highly praised as a free, high-quality tool for learning Chinese characters. Reviewers highlight its mnemonic-based explanations, etymology, and contextual stories that make learning intuitive and engaging. The clean, structured UI and spaced-repetition approach help build reading and writing skills. Content depth and connections between characters, primitives, and vocab are a strength. Common downsides are occasional UI quirks and ongoing requests for more features and language options.
Pros
  • Free and high-quality learning resource—many reviewers say Hanly outperforms paid apps.
  • Mnemonics, etymology, and contextual explanations for characters help memory and understanding.
  • Structured, attractive UI that’s easy to navigate and makes studying enjoyable.
  • Strong focus on character recognition with spaced repetition and practical examples, aiding reading and writing.
  • Comprehensive content that links characters, primitives, and vocabulary with helpful stories and history.
Cons
  • UI can be unintuitive in places; some features or flows could be more intuitive.
  • Requests for more features and language options (e.g., cursive/script mode, longer origin explanations, additional languages) appear across reviews.
Recent reviews
This is a great app to learn characters, the mnemotechnics are excellent, and there’s no subscription needed ! A gem.
by As*****, 2026-07-26

I highly recommend this app. Such high quality content made with lots of care. You don’t need to subscribe at all, but I do because the app provides fantastic value. Thank you!
by Wi*****, 2026-07-23
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