ChatNative - Learn Mandarin
Learn with native speakers
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Meet native mandarin partners. Unknown words get a translation under them — tap to track what you know. Daily matches, guided voice calls, and lessons from your chat
Learn Chinese through real conversations, not flashcards.
ChatNative matches you with language partners and keeps the chat readable. When a word is new, a short translation sits under it so you can stay in the conversation instead of jumping out to a dictionary. Tap any word to mark it unknown, recognised, or known. As you learn, the extra help fades.
Word help that stays in the chat
Unknown words show a translation underneath — Chinese keeps pinyin
Colour cues show what’s new, seen before, recognised, or known
Tap a word for a definition and example in context
Long-press to mark a whole phrase as one item
Check grammar before you send, or translate a full sentence when you need it
Hold to send a voice message, then read the transcript
Meet people who want to practise
Turn on 'Looking' to join the partner pool
Each day you get a few people who speak the language you’re learning and are learning yours
You choose who to message - there is no hidden ranking
New chats can suggest icebreakers from both bios and interests
Speak, then turn the call into a lesson
Jump into a 12-minute audio-only call with guided topics — no camera required
Live captions appear as you talk
Optionally record (both people must agree) and get a transcript
Replay the call, tap words the same way you do in chat, and keep a learning streak
A home-screen widget shows your streak and a daily tip so practice stays visible.
Built for English and Chinese ChatNative is for people learning English or Mandarin Chinese. Your partner’s wording stays theirs. The app only marks the words you have not learned yet, so the conversation stays real and a little above your level.
Stay in control Block and report are built in. You decide who to talk to, whether a call is recorded, and when you are looking for new partners.
Chat with people. Keep the words you need. Speak when you are ready.
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Bug fixes for messages, profile writing.
Improvements to live updates during stale app occurences
The developer, LEWIS JOHN ANTONY LOVETTTE, 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 Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Location
- Contact Info
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- LEWIS JOHN ANTONY LOVETTTE
- Size
- 56.6 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.4 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.4 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.4 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
18+
- 18+
- Contains
Messaging and Chat
- Copyright
- © Lewis Lovette
