Du Chinese
Du Chinese: A focused Chinese reading and listening app with structured lessons and study tools. Ranked #129 of 276 in Language Learning Apps by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for structured Chinese reading and listening practice.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forStructured Chinese reading and listening practice
- Free planYes
- Offline lessonsYes
- Founded2015 · Täby, Sweden
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Graded readings span beginner to advanced levels, with grammar explanations.
- Synchronized native audio pairs with pinyin, tone colors, and translations.
- Premium adds the full lesson library, offline reading, and audiobook mode.
Where it doesn't
- It focuses on Chinese rather than offering multiple target languages.
- The Basic plan is limited to free lessons.
- Premium renews automatically until cancelled, and monthly access costs $14.99.
Our verdict on Du Chinese
Du Chinese is a Chinese reading and listening app for learners from beginner through advanced levels, including students working toward HSK levels. It combines graded stories, articles, and courses with native-speaker audio and tools for following text closely. The narrow language focus suits learners who want structured Chinese practice; it is not a fit for someone seeking a multilingual learning app.
Its strongest feature is the reading workflow. Learners can view pinyin, tone colors, simplified or traditional characters, sentence translations, and context-based word translations in a pop-up dictionary. Grammar explanations and highlighted grammar points add support within readings, while spaced-repetition flashcards provide a way to review vocabulary. Audio is synchronized with text, and audiobook mode gives premium subscribers another way to work through lessons. The web, iOS, and Android versions support study across those platforms, and integrations include Pleco, Hack Chinese, Hanping, and Skritter.
The Basic plan is limited to free lessons. According to the published plans, premium lesson access costs $14.99 for 1 Month, $89.94 for 6 Months, or $179.88 for 12 Months; each renews automatically until cancelled. Premium also includes offline reading. This makes the free tier a practical starting point, while learners who want the full lesson library should weigh recurring premium costs against their need for graded material and listening support. Choose Du Chinese for focused Chinese reading and listening practice with in-context tools; choose another app if you need a wider range of languages or broader language-learning coverage.
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Du Chinese fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Offline lessons | Yes |
| Speech practice | Yes |
| Placement test | Not verified |
| Personalized review | Yes |
| Mobile apps | Yes |
| Languages offered | 1 |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Pleco, Hack Chinese, Hanping, Skritter |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | duchinese.net |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
Du Chinese integrations
Du Chinese lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- Pleco
- Hack Chinese
- Hanping
- Skritter
Alternatives to Du Chinese
- DuolingoA strong free starting point with broad practice, personalization, and mobile access.9.4
- BusuuA broad language-learning app combining structured lessons with human and AI feedback.9.2
- BabbelA guided paid course with practice across listening, speaking, writing, and grammar.9.1
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