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Ninchanese
by Ninchanese
What Ninchanese is
Ninchanese is an online Mandarin Chinese learning system for beginners through advanced learners, available on the web and Android. Its curriculum runs from HSK 1 through HSK 6 and contains more than 1,500 lessons. Spaced repetition supports Chinese-character memorization, while learners can build personal Nincha Decks from their own vocabulary lists. The free Explorer plan provides vocabulary learning, Ninchallenges, a character-decomposition dictionary, and more than 100 grammar lessons, with limited access to other modes. Premium access adds sentence-building activities, grammar lessons, over 10,000 example sentences, speaking stages with voice recognition, and listening practice. The iPhone and iPad option is a home-screen web app and cannot use voice recognition. Explorer is free. Paid plans include Chinese Awakens at $10 a month, The Power of Chinese at $54 a month billed every six months, and The Dragon Unleashed at $96 a month billed every 12 months.
Who it suits
Ninchanese suits Mandarin learners from beginner through advanced levels who want structured HSK lessons, character review, and optional speaking practice. It also fits learners who want web or Android access and a free starting plan.
What it does well
- HSK 1–6 curriculum with over 1,500 lessons
- Spaced repetition supports character memorization
- Personal vocabulary decks are supported
- Free plan includes vocabulary and grammar content
- Premium speaking stages include voice recognition
What to know first
- iOS home-screen version lacks voice recognition
- Free plan has limited access to learning modes
- Only one language is offered
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Explorer | Try for free · Limited access · 10,000+ Chinese words · 100+ grammar lessons · limited access to other learning modes | Free |
| Chinese Awakens | billed monthly · Full, unlimited access · Recurring monthly charge · Cancel anytime | $10 a month |
| The Power of Chinese | Full, unlimited access · Billed every 6 months · Cancel anytime | $54 a month |
| The Dragon Unleashed | billed annually · Full, unlimited access · Billed every 12 months · Cancel anytime | $96 a month |
| Monthly | recurring monthly charge · Full, unlimited access | $10 a month |
| Half-year | billed every 6 months · Full, unlimited access · save $ 6 | $54 |
| Yearly | billed every 12 months · Full, unlimited access · save $ 24 | $96 |
As ninchanese.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Ninchanese combines a broad Mandarin curriculum with character review, custom vocabulary, and premium speaking and listening activities. Check the iOS voice-recognition limitation and plan billing terms before choosing access.
Facts from Ninchanese's own pages
- Audience
- Ninchanese offers content for Mandarin learners across levels from beginner to advanced. · ninchanese.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Characters
- The site offers a spaced repetition system designed to help learners memorize Chinese characters. · ninchanese.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Curriculum
- Its curriculum covers HSK 1 to HSK 6 and includes more than 1,500 Mandarin lessons. · ninchanese.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Custom vocabulary
- Learners can create their own Nincha Decks of vocabulary lists. · ninchanese.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Free content
- The free plan includes Chinese vocabulary learning, Ninchallenges, a dictionary with character decomposition, and more than 100 grammar lessons. · ninchanese.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · ninchanese.com, 19 Sept 2026
- Grammar
- Premium access includes sentence-building practice, grammar lessons, and more than 10,000 example sentences. · ninchanese.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Tourcoing, France · ninchanese.com, 28 Sept 2026
- iOS limitation
- The iOS home-screen version cannot use voice recognition; the help page recommends Chrome or Edge on Mac, Windows, Linux, or Android for that feature. · ninchanese.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Languages offered
- 1 · ninchanese.com, 19 Sept 2026
- Mobile apps
- Yes · ninchanese.com, 19 Sept 2026
- Mobile availability
- Ninchanese has an Android app, while its iPhone and iPad instructions describe adding the web app to the home screen and say there is not yet an iOS app. · ninchanese.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Payment
- The terms state subscriptions can be paid by credit card or PayPal. · ninchanese.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Personalized review
- Yes · ninchanese.com, 19 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- Ninchanese says learner results, statistics, and personal data are not shared with anyone and that learning activity is used to personalize the learning experience. · ninchanese.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- Ninchanese is an online Mandarin Chinese learning system for improving Chinese through language lessons and practice. · ninchanese.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Refund
- The pricing page offers a 14-day money-back guarantee for paid plans. · ninchanese.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Speaking and listening
- Premium access includes speaking stages with built-in voice recognition and listening practice. · ninchanese.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Speech practice
- Yes · ninchanese.com, 19 Sept 2026
- Paid from
- 10 · ninchanese.com, 19 Sept 2026
- Support
- Users can contact the team through the in-app feedback section or at [email protected]. · ninchanese.com, 11 Oct 2026
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