Kalabi - Learn Chinese
Learn and Write Chinese
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Kalabi is free. No subscriptions, no ads.
Learn Simplified Chinese and practise writing HSK 3.0 characters with daily activities that help you remember what you learn.
Chinese characters are built from meaningful components with stories behind them. Understanding these building blocks - why a character looks the way it does and how its parts work together - makes them much easier to remember than treating each one as something completely new to memorise.
- Break down characters into their components so you see the patterns
- Learn the meaning and story behind each character
- Practise proper stroke order with helpful feedback
- Build lasting knowledge through personalised daily practice
- Start wherever you want - HSK levels, custom lists, or individual words
- Track your learning progress, writing accuracy, and retention
Create your own vocabulary lists, focus on the Chinese you actually need, or work through HSK levels at your own pace.
Chinese culture lives in the language. Understanding why characters exist and how they connect gives you insight into how Chinese speakers think, not just how to write individual symbols.
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Learning feels more rewarding and more focused: XP now reflects the work you complete, levels grow from your progress, and session rewards are easier to understand.
New
- Control word pronunciation from Settings.
- See each word with HSK-aware color themes across flashcards and Flow.
Improved
- Writing practice keeps the full word and pinyin in view, adds clearer stroke and attempt feedback, and provides outline, answer, and word-detail controls.
- Mandarin Flow has smoother card movement, haptic feedback, and clearer mastery animations.
- Flashcards are easier to read, including long words and card flips.
Fixed
- Reviews resume more reliably, completed words are scheduled correctly, quiz completion responds immediately, and XP and progress stay stable after relaunch.
The developer, Gonzalo Casajus, 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 Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Gonzalo Casajus
- Size
- 217.2 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025 Gonzalo Casajus