I'm thrilled to announce the launch of Moya Chinese Flashcards — a flashcard app built from the ground up for Chinese learners. Whether you're just starting out with HSK 1 or pushing through HSK 5, Moya Chinese Flashcards is designed to make your study sessions more effective and, dare I say, enjoyable.
Why I built this
As a Chinese learner myself, I found that most flashcard apps were either too generic or too cluttered. I wanted something purpose-built for Chinese: an app that understands the unique challenges of learning characters, tones, and pinyin, all wrapped in a clean, distraction-free interface.
That's what Moya Chinese Flashcards is: a focused tool that does one thing well.
What's inside
Here's what you get on day one:
- HSK-aligned vocabulary — Curated word lists covering HSK levels 1 through 5, so you're always studying exactly what you need for your level.
- Smart flashcards — Multiple study modes to drill characters, pinyin, listening and meanings from different angles.
- Progress tracking — Stats, streaks, accuracy tracking, and milestones to keep you motivated and show how far you've come. (Keep your plant growing!)
- Clean design — A minimal, thoughtfully designed interface that gets out of your way and lets you focus on learning, and motivates you to stay consistent.
Healthy habit-forming
Moya Chinese Flashcards is built around the principle of consistency. The app encourages you to study a little bit every day, with a simple gamification system that rewards you for sticking to your habit. Your bamboo plant grows with each session, and you can collect fun items to decorate your room along the way. It's designed to make daily practice feel rewarding without being overwhelming, and without any ads or addictive mechanics that waste your time.
What's next is up to you
One thing that makes Moya Chinese Flashcards different is that you get to help shape its future. On the home page, you can vote on the features you want to see next. Some of the ideas on the roadmap include:
- Custom decks beyond HSK
- An iOS home screen widget for daily review
- Web and Android support
- Importing vocabulary from TV shows, movies, and websites
I want to build the features that matter most to you, so your votes directly influence what I work on next.
Built for the long run
Chinese is a language that rewards consistency. A few minutes of daily practice, compounded over months, leads to real fluency. Moya Chinese Flashcards is built around spaced repetition — the science-backed technique that schedules your reviews at the optimal time for long-term retention. Every session is designed to make the most of your time.
Get started
Moya Chinese Flashcards is free and available now on the App Store. I'd love for you to give it a try and let me know what you think — you can always reach me through the support page.
Thanks for being here from the beginning. 你好世界 — hello, world. Let's learn Chinese together.
— Herman