88Consensus score
How strongly 3 sources agree — expert labs and real owners, with community voices weighted heavier. Not one reviewer’s opinion; the pattern across all of them.
Buy it if
- Spaced repetition algorithm ensures you review words at optimal intervals
- Massive library of pre-made Chinese decks (HSK lists, sentence mining)
- Highly customizable card formats — add audio, pinyin, characters, and images
Skip it if
- Steep learning curve to set up cards and add-ons properly
- iOS app costs $24.99 (though Android is free)
- Requires self-discipline — no gamification or streaks to keep you going
“Use Anki to learn individual words, and full sentences. Setup your cards so you have English text, pinyin and Chinese Audio fields (just use one of the TTS addons to get Audio).”r/ChineseLanguage user (ankdain)
What owners love
- Spaced repetition algorithm ensures you review words at optimal intervals
- Massive library of pre-made Chinese decks (HSK lists, sentence mining)
- Highly customizable card formats — add audio, pinyin, characters, and images
- Free on desktop; one-time purchase on iOS
The recurring gripe
- Steep learning curve to set up cards and add-ons properly
- iOS app costs $24.99 (though Android is free)
- Requires self-discipline — no gamification or streaks to keep you going
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