Aashaan review
A focused mobile course for Hindi reading and handwriting, with native-speaker audio.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Aashaan is a mobile app for adults and children learning to read and write Hindi and Malayalam. Its beginner-focused courses center on script literacy: learners work through 50 units per language, with letter, word, and sentence reading exercises, meanings, native-speaker audio, and guided handwriting. The dedicated Writing Course covers the full letter set. That makes it a fit for learners whose immediate goal is recognizing and writing Devanagari, rather than building a broad Hindi curriculum.
The course’s strongest detail is its attention to how scripts are formed and read. Aashaan breaks conjunct consonants into components and shows alternate forms, while handwriting exercises guide on-screen letter practice. The published plan highlights also describe guided handwriting exercises for 4,000+ words. Audio accompanies letters and words, adding a listening reference to written practice, but the app’s stated focus remains reading and writing rather than spoken Hindi. Choose it for structured script work and vocabulary recognition; learners seeking grammar lessons or speaking practice should look for a broader language-learning course.
A limited portion of the Reading Course is available free, while paid plans unlock all 50 units, the Writing Course, audio, and the listed practice content. The 3 Months plan is shown at $4.99 with a “for 3 months” unit and monthly billing; the 1 Year plan is $7.99 for 12 months with annual billing. Because the price labels combine a duration with a billing cadence, compare the subscription terms in the app before choosing. Aashaan is available on iOS and Android, with email support. It suits solo learners and small-scale study; it is less suitable for anyone who needs desktop access or a full course spanning grammar and conversation.
Aashaan pros and cons
- Where it wins
- 50-unit reading courses pair letter, word, and sentence practice with meanings.
- Guided handwriting covers 4,000+ words and every letter in a dedicated course.
- Native-speaker audio and conjunct breakdowns support script learning.
- Where it doesn't
- Focuses on reading and writing, not grammar or speaking practice.
- The listed USD prices use conflicting billing descriptions.
- Courses focus on beginner script literacy rather than broader language levels.
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