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24 alternatives to Ninchanese

Learn Chinese with a gamified Chinese learning app!

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Ninchanese launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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    Learn Chinese with a gamified Chinese learning app!

    2016 · ninchanese.com · its alternatives →

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    Learn how to read, write and speak Chinese online with 3500+ lessons. Ninchanese offers a personalized and engaging way to learn Chinese.

    2016 · ninchanese.com · its alternatives →

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    Hey HN, it’s been 8 years since I posted on here about the launch of my Japanese dictionary app Nihongo [0] and I’m finally back with a new app: Nihongo Lessons! Think of Nihongo Lessons as the textbook to Nihongo’s dictionary. It’s an app for learning Japanese, specifically made for learners who are serious about becoming fluent, and want a guided set of content that will help them efficiently acquire vocabulary and grammar. The project came about when Adam Shapiro of Japanese Level Up (Jalup) [1] announced last April that he was shutting Jalup down. As a fan of Adam’s work I was bummed to…

    2022 · lessons.nihongo-app.com · its alternatives →

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    YiChi▲94

    Learn to speak fluent Chinese Mandarin

    2021 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Lingocat▲437

    Become fluent faster through conversational practice

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Japanese dictionary app for iPhone and iPad with kanji lookup, example sentences, flashcards, OCR photo lookup, and a Safari extension for reading Japanese.

    2015 · nihongo-app.com · its alternatives →

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    Actually learn a new language without any of the fuss

    2024 · airlearn.com · its alternatives →

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    Learn serious code on your iPad in a seriously fun way

    2016 · developer.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    LangLime▲289

    A language learning app that doesn’t actually suck

    2025 · langlime.com · its alternatives →

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    Learning Chinese doesn’t have to be difficult

    2023 · jinbupal.com · its alternatives →

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    lwlnow▲167

    I’m thrilled to introduce lwlnow, a web app designed to assist language learners in enhancing their listening, vocabulary, and writing skills through dictation-based practice—a technique that is both versatile and impactful. Why we developed it: Most language apps focus on passive learning or game-like memorization techniques. However, true fluency emerges when you train your brain to understand native speech and respond accurately. Dictation stands out as one of the most effective yet underappreciated methods for skill-building: You listen to a native sentence. You type exactly what you…

    2025 · lwlnow.com · its alternatives →

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    Hunchapp▲117

    The iOS app prototyping tool designed for simplicity

    2016 · vectron.de.com · its alternatives →

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    A capture-the-flag game teaching real cybersecurity skills

    Oct 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Keet▲101

    Learn Anything

    Sep 2026 · trykeet.com · its alternatives →

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    Speak a new language with confidence

    2018 · magiclingua.com · its alternatives →

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    I've recently launched a startup called Native Tongue. Our vision is to make language learning fun, fast and effective. We've released our first product "Mandarin Madness", which is to learn Mandarin Chinese vocabulary. Its available on android and iOS. Its for beginners to intermediate, including those with no experience. Please go here for more information and to download the app: http://mandarinmadness.com/ Our company website is http://nativetongue.com/ We would love to get some feedback on our mobile apps. We would also like to speak to people interested in language learning and…

    2012 · mandarinmadness.com · its alternatives →

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    Gamified Chinese learning in a lightweight PWA.

    Mar 2026 · nihaoo.app · its alternatives →

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    Dive into the world of Python programming through our curated collection of interactive coding tutorials.

    2021 · tinkerstellar.com · its alternatives →

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    Hello! I created SpicyChess(https://spicychess.com) because I wanted a tactics training app that would have the following features: - Spaced Repetition. - Countdown time to simulate blitz Chess where you have to find the best move quickly. - The ability to save puzzles for later review. I'd love to hear any feedback that you may have !

    2023 · spicychess.com · its alternatives →

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    Nihongo▲73

    A modern Japanese dictionary and study tool

    2016 · nihongo-app.com · its alternatives →

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    A fun, free way to learn the tones in Chinese

    2023 · chinesetones.app · its alternatives →

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    Download Wunderbrain by Mathieu Morin on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more apps like Wunderbrain.

    2015 · itunes.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    My co-founder and I built a Chinese language learning web app that helps you quickly master the most common Chinese characters and recognize 95% of real content. JinbuPal uniquely enhances learning for maximized progress by allowing effortless personalization of your daily study. When I dreamed up JinbuPal, I was a maker just like others in the HN community. I was working on my electronic hardware startup and I thought that learning the fundamentals of Chinese would help me communicate with manufacturers in Shenzhen. We designed JinbuPal to help you leverage data and your own curiosity to…

    2023 · jinbupal.com · its alternatives →

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