Kanshu

Stop studying. Start reading.

$0.99 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Point your phone at any book in Chinese. Tap a word. Get the definition. Start reading — not studying. You bought the book. You want to read it — not spend 10 seconds per word switching between your camera, OCR, and a dictionary app. Kanshu collapses all of that into one tap. Point your phone at the page. Tap a word. Read the definition. Keep reading. HOW IT WORKS • Point your camera at any Chinese text • Tap any word for an instant definition with zhuyin or pinyin • Smart word detection finds the right boundaries automatically • Adjust selection with prev/next buttons — no precise tapping needed BOOK MODE • Save pages and build your personal Chinese library • Swipe between pages like an e-reader • Bookmark pages, highlight words, add reading notes • Track your progress through the whole book BUILT-IN SRS FLASHCARDS • Save any word as a flashcard with one tap • Review with spaced repetition — Again, Hard, Good, Easy • Context sentences from the actual book you're reading WORKS WITH YOUR FAVORITE APPS • Export to Anki and Pleco • Clipboard reader mode • CSV export for any flashcard app ACCESSIBILITY • Full VoiceOver support — navigate word-by-word with spoken definitions • Dynamic Type for adjustable text sizes • Haptic feedback throughout Traditional & Simplified Chinese. Zhuyin & Pinyin.

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    Information

    Seller
    • Ryan Martin
    Size
    • 38.2 MB
    Category
    • Education
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 26.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 26.0 or later.
    Languages
    • Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese
    Age Rating
    4+
    Copyright
    • © 2026 Ryan Alex Martin
  • Privacy Policy

    • Supports

    • Family Sharing

      Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.