BaoBao: Learn Mandarin Chinese
Read Stories, Audiobooks & AI
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
BaoBao | Learn to Read & Listen to Chinese from Real-Life Content
Read Chinese in real contexts. BaoBao turns Mandarin audiobooks, bilingual news and short videos into an engaging study routine.
Why learners choose BaoBao:
Authentic books & audiobooks
- Side-by-side translation in your language
- Native narration with adjustable speed
- Inline pinyin and grammar notes
Bilingual news and videos
Stay current while you study; every headline comes with dual subtitles and cultural context.
Tap-to-translate dictionary
One tap shows definitions, HSK level, stroke-order animation and example sentences.
Personal word bank & smart flashcards
Save any term. BaoBao's spaced-repetition flashcard system brings vocabulary and Chinese characters back for review at the right time, with example sentences to help the meaning stick.
Gamified challenges
Timed quizzes, streaks and word puzzles that make learning feel like play.
In-app explanations
Ask about any phrase and get a clear explanation in seconds.
Vocab-growth tracker
Track your ""words-known"" counter as you progress through lessons.
Made for busy learners who want to
- Learn during commutes with hands-free audio content
- Combine entertainment with study
- Build real-world vocabulary from authentic sources
- Practice listening through native speech
Content for every level
Whether you're a beginner starting HSK 1 basics or an intermediate learner reading advanced prose, BaoBao offers content matched to your level; comprehensible without being watered down. (HSK is the official Chinese proficiency exam recognized by Chinese universities and employers.)
Download BaoBao today
A blend of Chinese dictionary, pinyin lookup, real-life reading, listening, and spaced-repetition review in one app. Study Mandarin at your own pace, with new content added regularly.
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
- Added support for adding YouTube videos with auto-generated subtitles
- Added the ability to edit passages for YouTube videos you add
The developer, Quan Pham, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
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Data Linked to You
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- Identifiers
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Quan Pham
- Size
- 73.6 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 14 more
- English, Arabic, Cambodian, Filipino, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Plus+ 1 Month $9.99
- Plus+ 1 Year $49.99
- Plus+ 3 Months $24.99
- Premium 1 Year $49.99
- Premium 1 Year $49.99
- Premium 1 Year $49.99
- Premium 1 Year $49.99
- Copyright
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