Purlingual - Learn Chinese
Mandarin, HSK & Pinyin
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Learn Mandarin Chinese the smart way.
Purlingual turns Chinese into a daily habit with bite-sized quests, AI-powered grading, and a spaced-repetition system that knows exactly when you're about to forget a word — so you review it right before you do.
Whether you're starting from your very first character or working toward HSK 5 fluency, Purlingual meets you at your level and builds from there.
WHY PURLINGUAL
◆ Real spaced repetition — Powered by the proven SM-2 algorithm (the same science behind Anki). Every character resurfaces at the optimal moment for long-term memory.
◆ AI-graded answers — Type or speak naturally. Our AI understands synonyms and alternative phrasings, so you're never marked wrong for being right.
◆ Practice all four skills — Reading, writing, listening, and speaking — with eight distinct quest types that keep every session fresh.
◆ HSK 1–5 curriculum — A structured path through 2,500+ essential characters, organized into chapters that unlock as you grow.
HOW YOU'LL LEARN
• Learn new characters with guided, typed drills
• Study with spaced-repetition reviews timed to your memory
• Speak out loud and get instant pronunciation feedback
• Translate real sentences between English and Chinese
• Listen & write what you hear to train your ear
• Read & speak to connect characters, sound, and meaning
STAY MOTIVATED
• Build a daily streak and watch it grow on your calendar
• Track words learned, accuracy, and review milestones
• Hit a personalized daily goal with two fresh quests every day
• Browse your full vocabulary with pinyin, meanings, and examples
BUILT FOR CHINESE
• Pinyin with tone marks on every character (toggle on/off)
• Natural Mandarin text-to-speech for authentic pronunciation
• Light and dark themes designed for focused study
PURLINGUAL SUPER
Go further with a Super subscription:
• Unlimited hearts — practice as much as you want, no waiting
• Personalized reviews that target your weakest characters
• Streak repair if you miss a day
• An ad-free experience, always
Start with a 7-day free trial. Monthly and yearly plans available.
Download Purlingual and start your Mandarin journey today. 你可以的! (You can do it!)
Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings.
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Terms of Use: https://www.chameleonlabs.app/terms-of-service
Ratings & Reviews
- fixing some study bugs
The developer, Chameleon Labs LLC, 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 Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Chameleon Labs LLC
- Size
- 6.3 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.2 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.2 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 26.2 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 26.2 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Yearly $59.99
- Monthly $9.99
- Copyright
- © Chameleon Labs, LLC