Learn Chinese by building blocks — pinyin, characters, phrases, and your own sentences.
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No. Mandarin Blocks works without any account or sign-in.
No. You get Days 1–3 and the first 3 scenarios free. Unlock the full 15-day course with a one-time purchase. No recurring fees.
Free: Days 1–3 (pinyin foundation) and the first 3 scenarios. One-time purchase: the full 15-day course and all travel tools. Optional tips are available if you'd like to support us.
Yes. All audio and course content are stored on your device. The app works on airplanes and without Wi-Fi.
Your progress is saved locally on your device. If you delete the app or switch devices, progress resets — but your purchase can always be restored with the same Apple ID.
Open the Profile tab → Reset Progress. It clears course progress back to Day 1 but keeps your favorites, mistakes, and saved sentences. It cannot be undone.
Flashcards schedule reviews based on how well you remember each word, so you review tricky words more often.
Open the Profile tab and tap Restore Purchase. Make sure you're signed in with the same Apple ID you used to buy. Still locked? Email us.
Yes. As long as you use the same Apple ID, your purchase is available on all your devices.
Yes — if Family Sharing and Purchase Sharing are enabled on your Apple ID (Settings → your name → Family Sharing). The full course is a one-time purchase, which supports Family Sharing.
Purchases are processed by Apple, so refunds are handled by Apple too. Go to reportaproblem.apple.com and sign in with your Apple ID to request one.
Check that your device isn't on silent mode and the volume is turned up. If it still doesn't work, try restarting the app. You can also adjust audio speed in Profile → Audio Speed (0.5x–1.25x).
Make sure the reminder is enabled in the app's Settings, and check iOS Settings → Mandarin Blocks → Notifications to confirm notifications are allowed.
Open Profile → Daily Reminder and turn it off, or go to iOS Settings → Mandarin Blocks → Notifications and disable notifications.
No — Mandarin Blocks focuses on spoken Mandarin, pinyin, and travel survival phrases. You learn to speak and be understood, not to write characters.
You'll handle real travel situations: ordering food, taking a taxi, checking into a hotel, and asking for directions with simple sentences.
Absolutely — email us your idea.
Thank you! Email us with the subject "Mistake" and tell us which day or tool you found it in — we'll fix it in an update.
No. We collect no personal data, no analytics, no tracking — everything stays on your device. See our Privacy Policy.
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