★★★★★Dawnv5.1.513 Oct 2026
This is by far the best app I've found for learning Mandarin, having sampled quite a few alternatives. Dot Languages remains blissfully free of gamification and adds, covers all 9 HSK levels, and has thousands of lessons to work through. Juan is, as ever, very prompt to respond to support and bug tickets. Dot Languages has recently received a huge upgrade, providing a wealth of in-depth grammar lessons. The free version is extensive, but the effort behind this app really does justify the fee!
Developer reply
We’re really glad to hear you’re enjoying the app! You’re very welcome to suggest new features or improvements directly in the app or by emailing us at contact@dotlanguages.com. We always appreciate thoughtful feedback like yours!
★★★★★Hanna Shirinv5.0.59 Aug 2026
I like the app very much .. but the. after I just completed the first lesson : basic .. and then I can't get into second lesson ... it's showing you don't have access to this article ....
Developer reply
Hi Hanna, thanks for your review! What you're experiencing doesn't sound quite right. Could you please send us an in-app message or write to our email about the issue? We'd need a bit more info to figure out what's going on. We'd be happy to help and look forward to hearing from you!
★★★★★Francis Donahuev5.0.312 Jul 2026
Disappointing downfall of a once great learning tool. I used Dot in beta. It did things no other Chinese app did. It challenged you with real life texts, drilled you on basic vocabulary, and forced you to really learn characters rather than vaguely pattern matching. It was a great complement to HSK-based apps, spurring achievement and progress. The app as it exists now has been watered down to take away the challenging parts so there is no real learning progress, and it offers nothing unique.
Developer reply
Thank you for being with us since beta! It is true we have come far since the early basic vocabulary days of Dot. The most popular request has long been that we expand beyond that, which is what we have done to become a comprehensive learning solution. If you only want basic vocabulary, you can always continue to configure this in settings
★★★★★Pati Acevesv4.9.224 Jun 2026
If you don't mind training an AI, this is probably the best free integrated 3/4-aspect (speaking practice is paid only) HSK 3.0 app around. No ads. imho, much better than the free apps that sell your information, or the paid apps that have hard paywalls and ask for hundreds of dollars a year. I haven't tried paid subscription yet, but from the "trial feature" monthly tokens, it seems like this is an app that is fair to both its free and paid subscribers, and would absolutely be worth it.
Developer reply
Thank you so much, Pati! 😊 We’re really happy to hear that you find the app fair, useful, and accessible. We want to support free learners while making paid features worthwhile without hard paywalls or ads. Your thoughtful review means a lot to us!
★★★★★Mike Rv4.9.2030 May 2026
😡😡😡👎👎👎Massive huge problems, just even trying to set up my account in the first place.I go through the whole process , get the verification email after a second attempt of trying to get the email verification, which I did not get the first time and it's even time , so they're like , you got like thirty seconds to hurry up then the retards hide the emoji that I picked and forced me to rest all over and pick a whole new icon for my profile yet now I could not find the emoji that I picked...
Developer reply
Hi Mike, thank you for your feedback. We're sorry for the trouble you experienced during account setup. We've looked into the issue and made several updates to make the process smoother — the update is live on all platforms and pending Google approval for Android. Please reach out if you encounter any other issues; we're happy to help!
★★★★★Nishtha Sharmav4.8.119 May 2026
The older version was better for users.
1 people found this helpful
Developer reply
Hi Nishtha, thanks for your feedback. Could you let us know what you mean and what specifically felt better in the older version? Any details would be really helpful so we can improve. Feel free to reach out at contact@dotlanguages.com or through our in-app support and feedback. We're always happy to help! 😊
★★★★★Bruno Ghiringhelli22 Apr 2026
Even though the app has a few minor bugs, it’s excellent for daily reading and for moving away from pinyin. You can build vocabulary through engaging texts on diverse and current topics. Highly recommended.
Developer reply
Hi Bruno, thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're really glad the app is helping you move away from pinyin and build vocabulary through our texts, that's exactly what we're aiming for. Happy learning! 😊
★★★★★Jan Kv4.5.114 Apr 2026
This is truly amazing app. It is very well thought out and undoubtedly has an amazing team behind it that listens to the feedback and implements it. There are endless features and character explanations. It is very easy to get hooked on it, it's a fun experience that I look forward to each day. I would like to congratulate the team for creating this ingenious product.
Developer reply
Hi Jan, thank you so much for this very kind review! It means a lot to us to know you're enjoying the app every day. We put a lot of love into the features and character explanations, so it's great to hear that it shows. Happy learning! 😊
★★★★★Tiffany Crebassav4.4.12 Mar 2026
Best app to keep improving your reading and listening skills! This app is often upgraded and the dev are always working on improving their app. I don't have a subscription but it still has a lot of content to read. I recommend it 100%!
4 people found this helpful
Developer reply
Thank you so much for this wonderful review, Tiffany! We're so happy to hear that you're enjoying the app and finding value in the free content. Your recommendation truly means the world to us. Happy learning!
★★★★★Jeff the killerv4.2.128 Jan 2026
I love it. I thought that it will be boring but it's really cool ❤️
Developer reply
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're really happy to hear the app exceeded your expectations. We hope you continue to enjoy learning with us!
