Chinese Challenger
Mandarin HSK Vocab Quiz Game
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases
iPhone
Pure fun gameplay. Real Chinese mastery.
All 6 HSK levels plus thematic word packs. Powered by spaced repetition - a proven technique for long-term memorization.
Chinese Challenger turns HSK vocabulary into a game you'll actually want to play every day to help actually progress through your Chinese learning journey.
Forget boring flashcards. Chinese Challenger uses proven spaced repetition science wrapped in fast, satisfying gameplay to help you master Chinese characters. Whether you're a complete beginner looking for an approachable way to start learning Chinese with practical introductory word banks, or a serious learning looking for the perfect, customizable complement to HSK coursework, this game offers a naturally fun way to master Chinese.
GAME MODES
Mini Mode: 5 quick questions. Perfect for a daily warm-up or squeezing in practice between meetings.
Challenge Mode: 15 timed questions with a speed bonus system. Answer fast, rack up streaks, and chase your personal best score.
Survivor Mode: Endless rounds with 3 strikes. See how far you can go chasing perfection.
BUILT TO LEARN AND PROGRESS
• Learning Mode shows you each character, pinyin, and meaning for new words before jumping into testing
• Spaced repetition automatically surfaces the words you struggle with most, while words you've already mastered surface the least
• Toggle pinyin hints on or off as your confidence grows
• Toggle words ON/OFF to focus learning on subsets of words that you prefer to prioritize
• Game scores reward accuracy and speed, the things that matter most for true mastery
• Overall mastery level tracks the total words recognized at perfect across the entire character repertoire, the key target for serious learners
6 HSK LEVELS
From basic greetings to advanced vocabulary, the full HSK curriculum covers 5,000+ words across every level. Unlock everything with a Challenger Pass subscription
CLEAN, FOCUSED DESIGN
No cluttered menus. No overwhelming dashboards. No ads. Just characters and science-backed learning mechanics in a slick game format.
SUBSCRIPTION INFO
Challenger Pass unlocks all HSK 1–6 word banks. Purchases managed through your Apple ID. Cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Payment is charged at confirmation of purchase. Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
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Terms of Use: https://www.chinesechallenger.com/terms
Audio learning mode
Additional avatar images and videos
UI improvements, visuals, music, sound effects
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Information
- Seller
- Jonathan Jeong
- Size
- 195 MB
- Category
- Word
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- HSK Pro Lifetime $79.99
- Challenger Pass $47.99
- Copyright
- © Jonathan Jeong