Novli - Learn Chinese

Name: Novli - Learn Chinese
Rating: 4.7 (56 reviews)
Author: Alexander Simpson

By: Alexander Simpson App

AI scan and read

Overview

Version:

1.9.9

Last updated: 2026-08-03

Ranking

#165,954 ▲ 799

Overall

Features & Capabilities

HOW TO USE NOVLI:

Snap a photo of a chinese text you want to read.
Tap on words to instantly translate them and see pinyn.
Explore the other features: add to Anki style flashcards in a single tap, ask AI questions about the text, listen to your text.

Novli works for images of textbooks, novels, social media posts, uploaded lecture notes, or any other Chinese text input you need.

We built Novli because when we were learning to read Chinese, it would always take ages to look up words, find their pinyin, and add to our Anki flashcards. Now we can do this all from Novli in a few taps.

If you have feedback or questions, please feel free to email us at alexsimpson96@aol.com. This directly contacts the founder, and he will read every email :)

(Note, we recently renamed from Readly to Novli. Same app, subscriptions and lesson history, just a new name)

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Alexander Simpson

Rating:

4.70

(56) 0.10

Version:

1.9.9 Last updated: 2026-08-03

Version code:

889203615

Creation date:

2025-04-15

Compatible devices:

Size:

84.66MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-08

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 165,954 ▲ 799

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Alexander Simpson

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/novli-learn-chinese/id6744056786

User Reviews

Users consistently praise Novli for accelerating Chinese learning, especially for reading and vocabulary, with helpful explanations and flashcards. The app’s scanning feature supports traditional characters and calligraphy, is easy to use, and often eliminates the need for other tools, plus it runs without a VPN and offers good value. A couple of feature requests appear, including image sharing from the share sheet and a typing option for characters or pinyin to mirror scanning.

Pros

Speeds up Chinese learning and reading.
Strong vocabulary support with explanations and flashcards.
Robust scan/recognition that handles traditional characters and calligraphy (and doesn’t require a VPN).
Excellent pronunciation capabilities.
Good value for money / affordable price.

Cons