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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A friendlier start and a smoother feel across the app.
New
- A short illustrated welcome walks you to your first word. You can skip it at any time.
- HSK 3.0 Level 4: 72 new lessons.
Improved
- Learning, review, quiz and Mandarin Flow share one clear header with a progress track.
- Pages stretch and bounce like the rest of iOS.
- Secondary text is easier to read in light and dark mode.
- Clearer explanations and examples on about 2,000 vocabulary cards.
- Lighter Home animations that are easier on your battery.
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 Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Gonzalo Casajus
- Size
- 220.4 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