TOFU Learn is a flexible language-learning app that uses spaced repetition and a powerful flashcard system to help you memorize vocabulary efficiently. It combines Mandarin Chinese-focused features, quick dictionary lookup, and the ability to create, customize, and publish your own word lists to suit your learning journey.
Pros & Cons
Robust spaced repetition system for efficient vocabulary retention
Rich Mandarin-focused features (HSK lists, character writing, Zhuyin, pronunciation)
Extensive pre-made word lists plus personal decks and mnemonics
Fast in-app dictionary lookup and quick add for on-the-fly vocab expansion
Compared to some competitors, there may be limited offline access and pronunciation audio across all languages
Lacks some gamified features or daily practice routines highlighted by rival apps
Mandarin-centric features may mean fewer language-specific tools for non-Chinese learners
About TOFU Learn
TOFU Learn was an education app developed by Tofu Learn. It was removed from Google Play Feb 2, 2025 and is no longer available for download.
Download Statistics
TOFU Learn had been downloaded 26 thousand times before it became unavailable.
User Ratings
TOFU Learn was rated 4.72 out of 5 stars, based on 530 ratings.
App Information
TOFU Learn was free to download. The APK download size was 12.70 MB. The last available version was 1.0.11. The last update was on September 28, 2020.
Technical Requirements
TOFU Learn required Android 4.1+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Everyone. The app had been available on Google Play November 2017.
Description
TOFU Learn helps you in learning foreign languages by allowing you to memorize the vocabulary efficiently and effortlessly using advanced flashcards and the spaced repetition technique.
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★★★★★
This is an amazing app, I cannot believe it is free. It has basically everything and more I have ever been looking for. I mainly use it to learn and practice writing chinese characters. It has a very nice SRS system, the ability to create your own decks (though there are already many available e.g. all the HSK 1–6 decks in both simplified and traditional!) and an inbuilt dictionary. The dictionary is one of my favorite CN dictionaries as well, I especially appreciate that it shows how frequent a character/word is used and more importantly: the etymology of the character. It helps immensely with the understanding of the character. If there's anything I would wish was available, it'd be an option where you can choose to grade on your own how well you wrote the character instead of it being done automatically; it isn't always very accurate. But all in all, I am more than satisfied with it. <3 I've been using it for almost a year now, and I decided to upgrade my account to pro, just to support the developers. It has been quite a while since the last update; I sure hope that its development hasn't halted, that'd be a real shame.
★★★★★
I like this more than skitter. I now practice even more writing 汉字 in paper after learning the stroke order from this app. The system this app functions is similar to Anki, spaced repetition system (SRS). The decks are made by fellow users in the community. Not only you can learn mandarin 汉字 here, but you can also learn other scripts of other languages like Japanese, Korean, Cyrillic scripts etc. This app deserves more recognition out there. Keep it up! 加油！
★★☆☆☆
One of the best apps for what it does, but it seems to be abandoned and quite frequently goes offline and doesn't work. You should look for alternatives.
★★☆☆☆
Suddenly can't connect to server, even though I have internet and every other app is working just fine ...
★★☆☆☆
I am learning Chinese and I like this app coz overall it's free, and premium membership is very cheap, also I found the book I study at school. But I found many issues, for example I accidentally select "auto learn selected" and now I cannot learn them again the same way as others. Did I miss something? I purchased the premium membership, but I don't get the audio.
Technologies used by TOFU Learn
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