Flashonary - Chinese-English, Chinese-German Flashcard Dictionary Hack 2.8.4 + Redeem Codes
Developer: Total Universal
Category: Education
Price: Free
Version: 2.8.4
ID: com.totaluniversal.Flashonary
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Description
Flashonary is a Chinese flashcard dictionary designed for learners of the Mandarin Chinese language.
It is the fastest way to increase your Chinese vocabulary.
Use Flashonary to look up words, create flashcards and study vocabulary.
Teachers can also use Flashonary to prepare vocabulary handouts and class materials.
KEY FEATURES
Dictionary
Look up words in the dictionary and save them as flashcards.
- Lookup based on simplified or traditional Chinese
- Edit any detail of any word. Add notes, examples, pictures, measure words, definitions, or references to other words such as synonyms, antonyms, abbreviations, erhua variants etc.
- Completely offline (no internet connection required).
- Chinese-English and Chinese-German dictionaries available in both simplified and traditional Chinese.
Flashcards
Learn words quickly, concentrating on those you don't know, while retaining those you do.
- Specialised algorithms that track which words you know or don't know well and prioritise the words you need to focus on. Don't waste time thinking about which words you need to study.
- Organise your flashcards with folders.
- See your progress.
- Import and Export Flashcards
- Store your study notes and other materials in your flashcard sets.
More (premium add ons)
Increase your efficiency and effectiveness with add ons.
- Tone Colors. Chinese characters can be colored according to their tone. Great for visual learners.
- Audio Pronunciations. Accurate audio pronunciations for all words in the dictionary and on the flashcards.
- PDF & Printing. Generate nicely formated word lists, traditional paper flashcards or handouts from your flashcards.
- Flashcard sets. Download flashcard sets. For those that don't want to create their own sets.
It is the fastest way to increase your Chinese vocabulary.
Use Flashonary to look up words, create flashcards and study vocabulary.
Teachers can also use Flashonary to prepare vocabulary handouts and class materials.
KEY FEATURES
Dictionary
Look up words in the dictionary and save them as flashcards.
- Lookup based on simplified or traditional Chinese
- Edit any detail of any word. Add notes, examples, pictures, measure words, definitions, or references to other words such as synonyms, antonyms, abbreviations, erhua variants etc.
- Completely offline (no internet connection required).
- Chinese-English and Chinese-German dictionaries available in both simplified and traditional Chinese.
Flashcards
Learn words quickly, concentrating on those you don't know, while retaining those you do.
- Specialised algorithms that track which words you know or don't know well and prioritise the words you need to focus on. Don't waste time thinking about which words you need to study.
- Organise your flashcards with folders.
- See your progress.
- Import and Export Flashcards
- Store your study notes and other materials in your flashcard sets.
More (premium add ons)
Increase your efficiency and effectiveness with add ons.
- Tone Colors. Chinese characters can be colored according to their tone. Great for visual learners.
- Audio Pronunciations. Accurate audio pronunciations for all words in the dictionary and on the flashcards.
- PDF & Printing. Generate nicely formated word lists, traditional paper flashcards or handouts from your flashcards.
- Flashcard sets. Download flashcard sets. For those that don't want to create their own sets.
Version history
2.8.4
2015-07-01
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
This is a maintenance release. It fixes common bugs.
FIXED
- fixed default folder not being reset when selecting folder for word.
- fixed unexpected exit when saving see also or measure word under some circumstances.
- added some data cleanup code to handle corrupt data in study and viewing flashcard list when there are orphan wordlist entries.
- fixed parsing of shangou (山沟）spaceless pinyin
- fixed searching for 'ng' not returning results
This is a maintenance release. It fixes common bugs.
FIXED
- fixed default folder not being reset when selecting folder for word.
- fixed unexpected exit when saving see also or measure word under some circumstances.
- added some data cleanup code to handle corrupt data in study and viewing flashcard list when there are orphan wordlist entries.
- fixed parsing of shangou (山沟）spaceless pinyin
- fixed searching for 'ng' not returning results
2.8.3
2014-10-29
This release improves iOS 7 backwards compatibility. It also fixes bugs.
FIXED:
- fixed title on see also screen was wrong.
- fixed hang on iOS 7 on older devices when opening flashcard word.
- fixed not being able to purchase addons when prompted.
- fixed popovers not working in iOS 7 on iPad.
- fixed save button in edit example screen on iPad.
- fixed unexpected exit when sorting if only folders exist.
- fixed level bands not updating in search results after studying.
FIXED:
- fixed title on see also screen was wrong.
- fixed hang on iOS 7 on older devices when opening flashcard word.
- fixed not being able to purchase addons when prompted.
- fixed popovers not working in iOS 7 on iPad.
- fixed save button in edit example screen on iPad.
- fixed unexpected exit when sorting if only folders exist.
- fixed level bands not updating in search results after studying.
2.8.2
2014-10-20
This release fixes bugs.
FIXED:
- fixed lietner shuffling.
- fixed unexpected exit on startup in iOS 7.
- fixed unexpected exit when reloading wordlist under some circumstances.
FIXED:
- fixed lietner shuffling.
- fixed unexpected exit on startup in iOS 7.
- fixed unexpected exit when reloading wordlist under some circumstances.
2.8.1
2014-10-15
This is a maintenance release. It adds support for iOS 8, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
It also fixes bugs.
2.8.1
ADDED:
- native iOS 8 support
- default folder now updates when changing directories
FIXED:
- fixed intermittent unexpected exit in study mode when there are files in the flashcard set.
- fixed intermittent unexpected exit when searching.
- fixed intermittent unexpected in word detail.
- fixed unexpected exit in audio when pinyin has more syllables than chinese characters.
- fixed unexpected exit when import downloaded flashcard sets on newer 64bit devices.
- fixed space at top of wordlist view after adding folder.
- fixed see also relationship screen being cut off at the bottom and ghosted accessory marks.
- fixed print/pdf not being generated due to templates not being included in bundle.
- fixed dialogs for when settings conflict with disabled features.
- fixed error handling for when import file is corrupted.
- fixed cancel button not working in add file screen for iPhone.
- fixed files not being saved when adding to a selected folder.
- fixed write review on iOS7.1+
- fixed intermittent in-app purchasing issues afftecting some users.
- fixed flicker in iOS 8 when opening word detail.
- fixed sound not playing if more that one syllable in iOS8.
- fixed cell separator insets not working in iOS8.
- fixed animation when changing folders.
- fixed placement of close button in meaning field in edit definition screen.
- fixed definition cell height.
- fixed unexpected exit if edit button is pressed while opening word detail.
- edit definitions now handles and cleans invalid/corrupt picture entries.
- fixed flashcards being turned on by parent folders when they shouldn't be when turning on a folder with subfolders.
- fixed variable height cells on iOS8.
- fixed popupovers in iOS8.
- fixed searching for measure words not returning results when uppercase pinyin used.
- updated diagnostics.
It also fixes bugs.
2.8.1
ADDED:
- native iOS 8 support
- default folder now updates when changing directories
FIXED:
- fixed intermittent unexpected exit in study mode when there are files in the flashcard set.
- fixed intermittent unexpected exit when searching.
- fixed intermittent unexpected in word detail.
- fixed unexpected exit in audio when pinyin has more syllables than chinese characters.
- fixed unexpected exit when import downloaded flashcard sets on newer 64bit devices.
- fixed space at top of wordlist view after adding folder.
- fixed see also relationship screen being cut off at the bottom and ghosted accessory marks.
- fixed print/pdf not being generated due to templates not being included in bundle.
- fixed dialogs for when settings conflict with disabled features.
- fixed error handling for when import file is corrupted.
- fixed cancel button not working in add file screen for iPhone.
- fixed files not being saved when adding to a selected folder.
- fixed write review on iOS7.1+
- fixed intermittent in-app purchasing issues afftecting some users.
- fixed flicker in iOS 8 when opening word detail.
- fixed sound not playing if more that one syllable in iOS8.
- fixed cell separator insets not working in iOS8.
- fixed animation when changing folders.
- fixed placement of close button in meaning field in edit definition screen.
- fixed definition cell height.
- fixed unexpected exit if edit button is pressed while opening word detail.
- edit definitions now handles and cleans invalid/corrupt picture entries.
- fixed flashcards being turned on by parent folders when they shouldn't be when turning on a folder with subfolders.
- fixed variable height cells on iOS8.
- fixed popupovers in iOS8.
- fixed searching for measure words not returning results when uppercase pinyin used.
- updated diagnostics.
2.8
2014-07-11
This release improves flashcard management capability and fixes bugs.
ADDED:
- added ablity to move and delete multiple words/folders at the same time.
- updated dictionary
FIXED:
- fixed settings not showing in settings app.
- fixed intermittent hang in word detail.
- fixed intermittent unexpected exit in status bar.
- fixed wordlist toolbar not transitioning correctly on iphone.
- fixed incorrect modulation of 一流 in audio.
- fixed numbers not showing at begining of definitions in flashcards to indicate different definition.
- fixed bottom row hidden jumping off screen when going back into word list view.
- fixed traditional chinese display sizing on flashcards.
- fixed current search not switching between simplified and traditional when changing dictionaries.
- fixed flashcard study mode status counts not correct
- fixed wordcount > 2 in study mode check not being correct in all cases.
- removed duplicates from dictionary
ADDED:
- added ablity to move and delete multiple words/folders at the same time.
- updated dictionary
FIXED:
- fixed settings not showing in settings app.
- fixed intermittent hang in word detail.
- fixed intermittent unexpected exit in status bar.
- fixed wordlist toolbar not transitioning correctly on iphone.
- fixed incorrect modulation of 一流 in audio.
- fixed numbers not showing at begining of definitions in flashcards to indicate different definition.
- fixed bottom row hidden jumping off screen when going back into word list view.
- fixed traditional chinese display sizing on flashcards.
- fixed current search not switching between simplified and traditional when changing dictionaries.
- fixed flashcard study mode status counts not correct
- fixed wordcount > 2 in study mode check not being correct in all cases.
- removed duplicates from dictionary
2.7
2014-06-22
2.7
ADDED:
- added advanced note capabilities to notes section. Can now add richly formated and html notes.
- added buy button to flashcard description to make it clearer.
- integrated the great Yale Chinese Usage Dictionary into Flashonary.
FIXED:
- fixed progress bar showing in the wrong cells when scrolling flashcard set download screen while flashcard set is downloading.
- removed cancel button from import conflict resolution view as this was corrupting the database.
- fixed extra conflicts that were being raised unnessesarily for words that were exactly the same when importing.
- fixed restoring purchases not including all previously purchased purchases.
- fixed unexpected exit due to memory pressure for large datasets when saving.
- fixed import not importing some data such as notes for words which already exist in flashcard set.
- fixed misc stability issues.
ADDED:
- added advanced note capabilities to notes section. Can now add richly formated and html notes.
- added buy button to flashcard description to make it clearer.
- integrated the great Yale Chinese Usage Dictionary into Flashonary.
FIXED:
- fixed progress bar showing in the wrong cells when scrolling flashcard set download screen while flashcard set is downloading.
- removed cancel button from import conflict resolution view as this was corrupting the database.
- fixed extra conflicts that were being raised unnessesarily for words that were exactly the same when importing.
- fixed restoring purchases not including all previously purchased purchases.
- fixed unexpected exit due to memory pressure for large datasets when saving.
- fixed import not importing some data such as notes for words which already exist in flashcard set.
- fixed misc stability issues.
2.6
2014-04-23
This release adds the ability to include pictures in word definitions and flashcards. it also improves stability and fixes bugs.
ADDED:
- Pictures! you can now add pictures to definitions, study them in flashcards and share them when you share your flashcard sets
- addon and flashcard listings are now downloaded earlier so you dont have to wait as long to see the listings on iPad
- detailed descriptions on flashcard sets
- updated dictionary data
FIXED:
- fixed unexpected exit when importing word that replaces another word that you currently have open
- fixed error in pinyin in pre-populated sample flashcards in 学校 example
- fixed not being able to edit usage example from definition on iPhone
- fixed updateDisplay conurrency issue that was causing some intermittent unexpected exits
- fixed import not unescaping special characters that resulted in extra "\" showing up in meanings etc.
- improved stability when searching
- fixed defintion cell sizing when deleting definition
- fixed imported folders turned on even when imported into a folder that is turned off
- fixed incorrect hsk tags
- fixed searching not prioritising results for exact matches when searching pinyin
ADDED:
- Pictures! you can now add pictures to definitions, study them in flashcards and share them when you share your flashcard sets
- addon and flashcard listings are now downloaded earlier so you dont have to wait as long to see the listings on iPad
- detailed descriptions on flashcard sets
- updated dictionary data
FIXED:
- fixed unexpected exit when importing word that replaces another word that you currently have open
- fixed error in pinyin in pre-populated sample flashcards in 学校 example
- fixed not being able to edit usage example from definition on iPhone
- fixed updateDisplay conurrency issue that was causing some intermittent unexpected exits
- fixed import not unescaping special characters that resulted in extra "\" showing up in meanings etc.
- improved stability when searching
- fixed defintion cell sizing when deleting definition
- fixed imported folders turned on even when imported into a folder that is turned off
- fixed incorrect hsk tags
- fixed searching not prioritising results for exact matches when searching pinyin
2.5.1
2014-02-27
This is a maintenance release. It fixes bugs.
FIXED:
- link in export email fixed
- fixed unexpected exit when saving general example on iPad
- fixed not able to save general example on iPhone/iPod
- fixed keyboard hiding meanings in example
- fixed minor security issue
- fixed intermittent unexpected exit in study mode when all cards are past their study times with lietner shuffling
- fixed issue preventing saving when duplicate words are found in the database
- fixed accessory button showing on defintions in iPhone in view word mode
- fixed unexpected exit when importing protected content and dependencies not specified
FIXED:
- link in export email fixed
- fixed unexpected exit when saving general example on iPad
- fixed not able to save general example on iPhone/iPod
- fixed keyboard hiding meanings in example
- fixed minor security issue
- fixed intermittent unexpected exit in study mode when all cards are past their study times with lietner shuffling
- fixed issue preventing saving when duplicate words are found in the database
- fixed accessory button showing on defintions in iPhone in view word mode
- fixed unexpected exit when importing protected content and dependencies not specified
2.5
2014-02-10
This release fixes bugs and improves import functionality.
ADDED:
- updated diagnostics
- you can now control whether you import study progress or keep existing study progress from import setup when importing
- bulk import conflict resolution. you can now resolve all import conflicts to use existing, new or merged words
- import now fixes duplicates in import files
FIXED:
- rebuilt definition cell display to improve wrapping and fix unexpected exits relating to those
- fixed see also intermittent unexpected exits
- fixed new folders staying turned on despite parent folder being turned off
- fixed unexpected exit in chinese-german dictionary that occured when viewing some single character words.
- fixed export file corruption when files are included in the word list and they are not the last item in a folder.
- fixed section header format in import setup view
- fixed section header colour in definition edit view
- fixed slow shuffling in study mode for large numbers of flashcards on ipad
- fixed unexpected exit when restoring flashcard purchases from dependency view on ipad
- fixed redownloading already purchased flashcard sets when flashcard set is in a folder on the more tab
- fixed restore purchases not restoring correctly
- fixed conflict count status message displaying wrong count
- fixed import detecting some words as exactly the same when they are not
- fixed keyboard hiding some fields in views
- fixed notes edit view not resizing correctly in iphone when rotating
- fixed unexpected exit when importing words with see also's in certain situations
ADDED:
- updated diagnostics
- you can now control whether you import study progress or keep existing study progress from import setup when importing
- bulk import conflict resolution. you can now resolve all import conflicts to use existing, new or merged words
- import now fixes duplicates in import files
FIXED:
- rebuilt definition cell display to improve wrapping and fix unexpected exits relating to those
- fixed see also intermittent unexpected exits
- fixed new folders staying turned on despite parent folder being turned off
- fixed unexpected exit in chinese-german dictionary that occured when viewing some single character words.
- fixed export file corruption when files are included in the word list and they are not the last item in a folder.
- fixed section header format in import setup view
- fixed section header colour in definition edit view
- fixed slow shuffling in study mode for large numbers of flashcards on ipad
- fixed unexpected exit when restoring flashcard purchases from dependency view on ipad
- fixed redownloading already purchased flashcard sets when flashcard set is in a folder on the more tab
- fixed restore purchases not restoring correctly
- fixed conflict count status message displaying wrong count
- fixed import detecting some words as exactly the same when they are not
- fixed keyboard hiding some fields in views
- fixed notes edit view not resizing correctly in iphone when rotating
- fixed unexpected exit when importing words with see also's in certain situations
2.4.2
2014-01-14
This is a maintenance release. It includes stability and performance improvements and minor usability tweaks.
ADDED:
- component searching (when word not found) now searches flashcards as well as dictionary
- turned off auto correction in measure word and see also search
- now renders ng2, ng3, ng4, ng5 using tone marks (though this is not standard pinyin).
FIXED:
- removed unused images
- fixed word details not displaying for sentence patterns in some cases
- fixed intermittent unexpected exits in measure word search due to conflicting contexts
- fixed measure word and see also not savng more than one.
- fixed note ordering
ADDED:
- component searching (when word not found) now searches flashcards as well as dictionary
- turned off auto correction in measure word and see also search
- now renders ng2, ng3, ng4, ng5 using tone marks (though this is not standard pinyin).
FIXED:
- removed unused images
- fixed word details not displaying for sentence patterns in some cases
- fixed intermittent unexpected exits in measure word search due to conflicting contexts
- fixed measure word and see also not savng more than one.
- fixed note ordering
2.4.1
2014-01-07
This is a maintenance release. It includes stability improvements.
FIXED:
- fixed sorting intermittent unexpected exit
- fixed unexpected exit when deleting word and word is displaying in search results and search result is then edited
- fixed blank folder defaulting in when editing words from search results
- fixed unexpected exit when tapping edit button on word with only definitions with part of speech filled out
- fixed unused cells showing in flashcard dependency view
- fixed intermittent unexpected exit due to conflicting contexts when searching
- fixed intermittent unexpected exit due to bad concurrency synchronisation when searching
- fixed yo1 pinyin syllable not processed correctly
- fixed see also relationships showing wrong in the dictionary
- pinyin searching "chana" now searches as "cha na" rather than "chan a"
- fixed possible threading issue in study mode that may be causing intermittent unexpected exits
FIXED:
- fixed sorting intermittent unexpected exit
- fixed unexpected exit when deleting word and word is displaying in search results and search result is then edited
- fixed blank folder defaulting in when editing words from search results
- fixed unexpected exit when tapping edit button on word with only definitions with part of speech filled out
- fixed unused cells showing in flashcard dependency view
- fixed intermittent unexpected exit due to conflicting contexts when searching
- fixed intermittent unexpected exit due to bad concurrency synchronisation when searching
- fixed yo1 pinyin syllable not processed correctly
- fixed see also relationships showing wrong in the dictionary
- pinyin searching "chana" now searches as "cha na" rather than "chan a"
- fixed possible threading issue in study mode that may be causing intermittent unexpected exits
2.4
2014-01-04
This release includes the ability to add documents to your flashcard list. It also includes bug fixes and significant performance and stability improvements.
ADDED:
- you can now include files (pdfs, videos, pictures, word docs, excel, powerpoint etc.) in flashcard sets. Use (open in...) from the file to open in flashonary.
- added cancel button to edit word view when editing directly from wordlist.
- faster ui
- flashcard sets on more tab now organised into folders
- added ability to sort flashcards in a folder from the edit flashcard list section (experimental)
FIXED:
- fixed activity indicator not showing in more tab when purchasing flashcards/addons.
- fixed backup/sharing not handling "\" correctly resulting in corrupted export files
- removed debug code that was causing some unexpected exits in study mode
- fixed some formatting in word detail view
- fixed german-chinese dictionary not working
- fixed unexpected exit when changing dictionaries and then try to interact with open words (they now close)
- turned off animations when tapping button to move to new tab to improve performance on older devices
- fixed "write a review button" in more tab
- fixed not being able to add more than one example (or some finite number of examples in low memory conditions)
- fixed not being able to add more than one see also (or some finite number of examples in low memory conditions)
- fixed not being able to add more than one measure word (or some finite number of examples in low memory conditions)
- fixed adding/editing examples from definition in iPad not working
- fixed folders hierachy not indenting in folder selection view
- fixed subfolder not being created inside selected parent folder when importing
- fixed graphic artifact in download button on more tab
- fixed memory leak in section headers
- fixed unexpected exit when restorting individual purchase from flashcard dependencies screen
- fixed memory not being released causing 99% of unexpected exits and performance problems (yay!)
- fixed 'right' and 'wrong' buttons showing during study setup
- fixed unexpected exit in edit word in certain circumstances
- fixed on/off button not being disabled when folder id turned off
ADDED:
- you can now include files (pdfs, videos, pictures, word docs, excel, powerpoint etc.) in flashcard sets. Use (open in...) from the file to open in flashonary.
- added cancel button to edit word view when editing directly from wordlist.
- faster ui
- flashcard sets on more tab now organised into folders
- added ability to sort flashcards in a folder from the edit flashcard list section (experimental)
FIXED:
- fixed activity indicator not showing in more tab when purchasing flashcards/addons.
- fixed backup/sharing not handling "\" correctly resulting in corrupted export files
- removed debug code that was causing some unexpected exits in study mode
- fixed some formatting in word detail view
- fixed german-chinese dictionary not working
- fixed unexpected exit when changing dictionaries and then try to interact with open words (they now close)
- turned off animations when tapping button to move to new tab to improve performance on older devices
- fixed "write a review button" in more tab
- fixed not being able to add more than one example (or some finite number of examples in low memory conditions)
- fixed not being able to add more than one see also (or some finite number of examples in low memory conditions)
- fixed not being able to add more than one measure word (or some finite number of examples in low memory conditions)
- fixed adding/editing examples from definition in iPad not working
- fixed folders hierachy not indenting in folder selection view
- fixed subfolder not being created inside selected parent folder when importing
- fixed graphic artifact in download button on more tab
- fixed memory leak in section headers
- fixed unexpected exit when restorting individual purchase from flashcard dependencies screen
- fixed memory not being released causing 99% of unexpected exits and performance problems (yay!)
- fixed 'right' and 'wrong' buttons showing during study setup
- fixed unexpected exit in edit word in certain circumstances
- fixed on/off button not being disabled when folder id turned off
2.3.4
2013-12-12
This is a maintenance release. It improves general stability. If you are upgrading from a previous release, your data will be repaired on first launch. This process may take some time.
ADDED:
- added diagnostic functionality
- added more data validation when saving a word
FIXED:
- fixed tab bar not updating when swiping to study mode
- fixed share view not dismissing on iphone when done
- fixed indexes not being refreshed when changes to a word are made
- fixed hang when studying under certain circumstances
- word counts now show on flashcard folders in iPad correctly
- fixed unexpected exit when tapping edit on a word
- fixed corrupted export files when sharing or backing up
ADDED:
- added diagnostic functionality
- added more data validation when saving a word
FIXED:
- fixed tab bar not updating when swiping to study mode
- fixed share view not dismissing on iphone when done
- fixed indexes not being refreshed when changes to a word are made
- fixed hang when studying under certain circumstances
- word counts now show on flashcard folders in iPad correctly
- fixed unexpected exit when tapping edit on a word
- fixed corrupted export files when sharing or backing up
2.3.3
2013-12-04
This is a maintenance release. It improves stability.
FIXED
- fixed unexpected exit when editing definition with multiple meanings
- fixed unexpected exit when editing example with multiple meanings
- fixed automatic simplified/traditional character conversion in edit example
- fixed placement of the meaning clear button in edit definition when there are multiple meanings
- fixed disclosure indicator not showing on the add meaning cell in edit definition
- removed uneeded synchronization in study mode that may be causing crashes
- fixed unexpected exit when saving empty definition
- fixed edited definition overwriting other definitions
- fixed rare concurrency exit when searching and viewing word detail
FIXED
- fixed unexpected exit when editing definition with multiple meanings
- fixed unexpected exit when editing example with multiple meanings
- fixed automatic simplified/traditional character conversion in edit example
- fixed placement of the meaning clear button in edit definition when there are multiple meanings
- fixed disclosure indicator not showing on the add meaning cell in edit definition
- removed uneeded synchronization in study mode that may be causing crashes
- fixed unexpected exit when saving empty definition
- fixed edited definition overwriting other definitions
- fixed rare concurrency exit when searching and viewing word detail
2.3.2
2013-11-27
This is a maintenance release. It improves general stability and performance.
FIXED:
- improved performance of transitions between tabs
- fixed panning in more tab not working all the time
- removed unneeded animation code from study mode entry animation
- iPad: fixed unexpected exit when changing between words in edit mode in flashcards
- removed some duplicated synchronisation in the tabbar to speed things up a bit
- fixed definition not deselecting when going into defintion edit view
- fixed cell sizing in edit defintion and edit eample views
- fixed not being able to scroll down to bottom fields in edit example and definition views
- fixed unexpected exit in import when merging seeAlso's
- made tabbar more responsive
- misc stability improvements
FIXED:
- improved performance of transitions between tabs
- fixed panning in more tab not working all the time
- removed unneeded animation code from study mode entry animation
- iPad: fixed unexpected exit when changing between words in edit mode in flashcards
- removed some duplicated synchronisation in the tabbar to speed things up a bit
- fixed definition not deselecting when going into defintion edit view
- fixed cell sizing in edit defintion and edit eample views
- fixed not being able to scroll down to bottom fields in edit example and definition views
- fixed unexpected exit in import when merging seeAlso's
- made tabbar more responsive
- misc stability improvements
2.3.1
2013-11-21
This is a maintenance release. It improves general stability.
FIXED:
- fixed front side card overlapping text for flashcards with lots of content
- added more display synchronization to address thread related instability in study mode.
- fixed word details not loaded correctly when viewing word details resulting in unexpected exit when tapping on edit word.
FIXED:
- fixed front side card overlapping text for flashcards with lots of content
- added more display synchronization to address thread related instability in study mode.
- fixed word details not loaded correctly when viewing word details resulting in unexpected exit when tapping on edit word.
2.3
2013-11-16
This is a maintenance release. It adds native iOS7 support, stability and performance optimizations.
ADDED:
- native iOS7 app
- Airdrop support (experimental)
- added radical and punctuation parts of speech tags
FIXED:
- fixed removing folders from flashcard word accessed via search not working
- fixed default folder added when folder already exists in certain circumstances
- exported flashcards now maintain definition order correctly
- fixed unexpected exit under some circumstances when importing words and existing words exist
- rebuilt view hierarchy to remove non-standard components and address instability issues
- stopped "General Examples" heading from being repeated with multiple general examples when pdf/printing
- turned off editing of flashcards in import conflict resolution until we get it working reliably.
- fixed dynamic cell resizing not resizing properly
- improved stability of study mode
- fixed not being able to change name of import folder.
ADDED:
- native iOS7 app
- Airdrop support (experimental)
- added radical and punctuation parts of speech tags
FIXED:
- fixed removing folders from flashcard word accessed via search not working
- fixed default folder added when folder already exists in certain circumstances
- exported flashcards now maintain definition order correctly
- fixed unexpected exit under some circumstances when importing words and existing words exist
- rebuilt view hierarchy to remove non-standard components and address instability issues
- stopped "General Examples" heading from being repeated with multiple general examples when pdf/printing
- turned off editing of flashcards in import conflict resolution until we get it working reliably.
- fixed dynamic cell resizing not resizing properly
- improved stability of study mode
- fixed not being able to change name of import folder.
2.2.1
2013-09-18
This release fixes compatibility issues with iOS 7.
- fixed audio compatibility with iOS7.
- minor improvements to transitions memory usage.
- re-enabled crash analytics
- fixed audio compatibility with iOS7.
- minor improvements to transitions memory usage.
- re-enabled crash analytics
2.2
2013-08-17
This release adds the ability to download flashcard sets. Stability is also improved.
ADDED:
- you can now download pre-made flashcard sets (more sets will be added over time)
IMPROVED:
- restore purchases button is now more prominently placed
- further reduced memory usage of import
- tweaked audio progressive speed increases
FIXED:
- fixed hang/unexpected exit in study mode introduced in v2.1 where recommended study set is completed but next card is 0 seconds away
- added handling of empty definitions, examples, see alsos and notes to stop unexpected exits related to those.
- fixed reordering of multiple folders at the same time not working
- fixed words that are in multiple folders still showing up in study mode when turned off.
- added better code synchronisation to improve stability when searching.
- fixed new folders not being placed at the end of the flashcard list by default.
- fixed unexpected exit when rotating screen after dismissing dictionary selection view that regressed in v2.1.
- fixed activity indicator not showing when purchasing addons
- fixed unexpected exit when selecting measure word from dictionary when flashcard results exist in edit measure word screen
- fixed memory leak in audio
- fixed circular memory leaks in callbacks that were causing unexpected exits
- removed some un-needed legacy files
- fixed tapping on see also in word detail going to blank card
- fixed See Also's not being imported when importing
- fixed activity indicator not animating when changing dictionaries and results are refreshed
- fixed unexpected exit in import when merging see also's
ADDED:
- you can now download pre-made flashcard sets (more sets will be added over time)
IMPROVED:
- restore purchases button is now more prominently placed
- further reduced memory usage of import
- tweaked audio progressive speed increases
FIXED:
- fixed hang/unexpected exit in study mode introduced in v2.1 where recommended study set is completed but next card is 0 seconds away
- added handling of empty definitions, examples, see alsos and notes to stop unexpected exits related to those.
- fixed reordering of multiple folders at the same time not working
- fixed words that are in multiple folders still showing up in study mode when turned off.
- added better code synchronisation to improve stability when searching.
- fixed new folders not being placed at the end of the flashcard list by default.
- fixed unexpected exit when rotating screen after dismissing dictionary selection view that regressed in v2.1.
- fixed activity indicator not showing when purchasing addons
- fixed unexpected exit when selecting measure word from dictionary when flashcard results exist in edit measure word screen
- fixed memory leak in audio
- fixed circular memory leaks in callbacks that were causing unexpected exits
- removed some un-needed legacy files
- fixed tapping on see also in word detail going to blank card
- fixed See Also's not being imported when importing
- fixed activity indicator not animating when changing dictionaries and results are refreshed
- fixed unexpected exit in import when merging see also's
2.1
2013-07-24
This release adds printing and PDF capabilities. You can now generate handouts and create traditional paper flashcards from your flashcards. Performance and stability is also improved.
ADDED:
- added ability to print and export pdf's for handouts, physical flashcards etc. (available as a paid addon).
- added tone modulations for 不 and 一 in chinese audio.
- added some crash analytics to diagnose issues quicker.
IMPROVED:
- improved memory usage of data model.
- clearer addon graphics
- audio pronunciation of cun2, guan2, jin2, you35 now clearer.
FIXED:
- unexpected exit when clicking on info button from study mode on iPad
- unexpected exit when exporting (send to email/backup to email) a word that does not have simplified, traditional and pinyin all filled out.
- unexpected exit after select dictionary screen dismissed.
- blockout view not covering all views on iPad.
- fixed version display in the profile when sending us an email.
ADDED:
- added ability to print and export pdf's for handouts, physical flashcards etc. (available as a paid addon).
- added tone modulations for 不 and 一 in chinese audio.
- added some crash analytics to diagnose issues quicker.
IMPROVED:
- improved memory usage of data model.
- clearer addon graphics
- audio pronunciation of cun2, guan2, jin2, you35 now clearer.
FIXED:
- unexpected exit when clicking on info button from study mode on iPad
- unexpected exit when exporting (send to email/backup to email) a word that does not have simplified, traditional and pinyin all filled out.
- unexpected exit after select dictionary screen dismissed.
- blockout view not covering all views on iPad.
- fixed version display in the profile when sending us an email.
2.0.3
2013-06-26
This is a maintenance release. It improves stability and responsiveness.
- fixed see also type not set properly when editing/creating word
- fixed meaning not shown in search results where there is no meaning, but part of speech has been set and word has a see also.
- fixed unexpected exit when reordering examples in definition.
- fixed ordering of usage examples in definition
- fixed abbreviated to/for displaying incorrectly in word detail.
- fixed unexpected exit in example edit screen during low memory conditions
- fixed unexpected exit in definition edit screen during low memory conditions
- fixed unexpected exit in edit see also and edit measure word screen when reloading table data under concurrecy conditions.
- fixed edit measure word screen title.
- when saving a word on ipad, now goes back to view mode rather than closing the word.
- fixed unexpected exit when importing with conflicts and resolving to new word
- fixed orphan meaning objects being created in database when importing with conflicts and resolving to new word
- fixed orphan definitions objects being created in the database when importing with conflicts and resolving to merged word.
- fixed concurrency issue causing unexpected exit when searching
- improved merge logic in import. Now handles complex merges better.
- "send to email" and "backup to email" now provides progress status and is more responsive.
- readded default folder for edited words. folders defaulted in will highlight in blue like they did in pre v2.0.
- fixed flashcard word detail views not being closed when many words open on dictionary search tab.
- turned off autocorrect in pinyin entry fields.
- fixed unexpected exit when rotating screen after dismissing dictionary selection view.
- fixed see also type not set properly when editing/creating word
- fixed meaning not shown in search results where there is no meaning, but part of speech has been set and word has a see also.
- fixed unexpected exit when reordering examples in definition.
- fixed ordering of usage examples in definition
- fixed abbreviated to/for displaying incorrectly in word detail.
- fixed unexpected exit in example edit screen during low memory conditions
- fixed unexpected exit in definition edit screen during low memory conditions
- fixed unexpected exit in edit see also and edit measure word screen when reloading table data under concurrecy conditions.
- fixed edit measure word screen title.
- when saving a word on ipad, now goes back to view mode rather than closing the word.
- fixed unexpected exit when importing with conflicts and resolving to new word
- fixed orphan meaning objects being created in database when importing with conflicts and resolving to new word
- fixed orphan definitions objects being created in the database when importing with conflicts and resolving to merged word.
- fixed concurrency issue causing unexpected exit when searching
- improved merge logic in import. Now handles complex merges better.
- "send to email" and "backup to email" now provides progress status and is more responsive.
- readded default folder for edited words. folders defaulted in will highlight in blue like they did in pre v2.0.
- fixed flashcard word detail views not being closed when many words open on dictionary search tab.
- turned off autocorrect in pinyin entry fields.
- fixed unexpected exit when rotating screen after dismissing dictionary selection view.
2.0.2
2013-06-15
This is a maintenance release. It has general stability and performance improvements.
Send to Email, Backup to Email and Import:
- fixed temporary imported files not being cleaned up properly
- removed debug code that was causing unexpected exit in "send to email" and "backup to email".
- optimized import conflict workflow. Now some conflicts are resolved automatically.
- fixed editing a conflict word while importing wouldnt allow you to save. If you still encounter this, please sned us an email.
- improved memory usage when importing.
- fixed imported merged words not being indexed for searching
Searching:
- fixed spaceless pinyin not parsing words like "keneng" properly
- "ng" no longer parsed as pinyin (it's actually a cantonese romanisation rather than mandarin pinyin).
- new searches now scroll to top of results
Study mode:
- improved performance and battery usage of study mode shuffle
- fixed intermittent freeze when tapping wrong in study mode
- fixed wrong button not pushing down when pressed.
- made right/wrong buttons in study mode more responsive
- fixed turned on/off words not being included correctly when studying.
- made right/wrong button easier to press without accidentally flipping the card
- fixed detail card not being placed back properly in study mode edit word detail when swiping not enough to change deck.
Other:
- fixed save word unexpected exit on low memory devices
- fixed examples not deleting properly from definition edit screen
- misc performance and stability improvements
Thanks to all those that reported issues.
Send to Email, Backup to Email and Import:
- fixed temporary imported files not being cleaned up properly
- removed debug code that was causing unexpected exit in "send to email" and "backup to email".
- optimized import conflict workflow. Now some conflicts are resolved automatically.
- fixed editing a conflict word while importing wouldnt allow you to save. If you still encounter this, please sned us an email.
- improved memory usage when importing.
- fixed imported merged words not being indexed for searching
Searching:
- fixed spaceless pinyin not parsing words like "keneng" properly
- "ng" no longer parsed as pinyin (it's actually a cantonese romanisation rather than mandarin pinyin).
- new searches now scroll to top of results
Study mode:
- improved performance and battery usage of study mode shuffle
- fixed intermittent freeze when tapping wrong in study mode
- fixed wrong button not pushing down when pressed.
- made right/wrong buttons in study mode more responsive
- fixed turned on/off words not being included correctly when studying.
- made right/wrong button easier to press without accidentally flipping the card
- fixed detail card not being placed back properly in study mode edit word detail when swiping not enough to change deck.
Other:
- fixed save word unexpected exit on low memory devices
- fixed examples not deleting properly from definition edit screen
- misc performance and stability improvements
Thanks to all those that reported issues.
2.0.1
2013-05-01
v2.0.1 is a maintenance release. It improves general stability.
FIXED:
- fixed unexpected exit when importing flashcards with examples where the flashcard already exists and doesnt have an example.
- improved import reliability, speed and memory usage. more will be done here
- fixed added flashcards not originally being included/not included properly when studying.
- delete folder is now more responsive
- fixed imported words don't have next access date set, resulting in premature notification that you have finished your study set.
- fixed default folder wasn't being set properly when adding flashcards
- fixed words with same character but different pronunciation not showing in search results when searching in chinese
- fixed keyboard covering example meaning in edit example screen
- fixed exporter not preserving word order when exporting
- fixed panning not disabled on import setup screen so page doesnt get lost
- fixed field being scrolled out of screen when keyboard appears when in iPad landscape mode
Thanks to all those that reported issues.
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v2.0 is a major update.
KEY NEW FEATURES
- Totally new user interface designed for the iPhone 5 and the new Retina iPads. Native iPad interface.
- Parts of speech can now be included
- References to other words can now be included as see also's.
- Examples now can be set for each definition
- HSK words now indicated in search results
- Better display and input methods for classifiers.
- Search results are now sorted to show more frequently used words first.
- New Backup function that is similar to "send to email", but saves your study progress too.
- spaceless pinyin searching
- Much more...
All flashcards from versions 1.5 and up will be upgraded.
However, it is recommended that you back up your flashcards by exporting them to email before updating (go to the flashcards tab, then tap on the middle action button at the bottom of the screen, then tap "send to email".
If you have any problems upgrading your flashcards, send us an email at [email protected].
If you are having problems, DO NOT delete flashonary from your device (This will make it difficult for us to get your flashcards back).
Note: The upgrade process does take some time, particularly for a large number of words. Please choose a suitable time to do this (ie. not before an exam). Your flashcards may take a short time to appear after the upgrade process has finished.
FIXED:
- fixed unexpected exit when importing flashcards with examples where the flashcard already exists and doesnt have an example.
- improved import reliability, speed and memory usage. more will be done here
- fixed added flashcards not originally being included/not included properly when studying.
- delete folder is now more responsive
- fixed imported words don't have next access date set, resulting in premature notification that you have finished your study set.
- fixed default folder wasn't being set properly when adding flashcards
- fixed words with same character but different pronunciation not showing in search results when searching in chinese
- fixed keyboard covering example meaning in edit example screen
- fixed exporter not preserving word order when exporting
- fixed panning not disabled on import setup screen so page doesnt get lost
- fixed field being scrolled out of screen when keyboard appears when in iPad landscape mode
Thanks to all those that reported issues.
====
v2.0 is a major update.
KEY NEW FEATURES
- Totally new user interface designed for the iPhone 5 and the new Retina iPads. Native iPad interface.
- Parts of speech can now be included
- References to other words can now be included as see also's.
- Examples now can be set for each definition
- HSK words now indicated in search results
- Better display and input methods for classifiers.
- Search results are now sorted to show more frequently used words first.
- New Backup function that is similar to "send to email", but saves your study progress too.
- spaceless pinyin searching
- Much more...
All flashcards from versions 1.5 and up will be upgraded.
However, it is recommended that you back up your flashcards by exporting them to email before updating (go to the flashcards tab, then tap on the middle action button at the bottom of the screen, then tap "send to email".
If you have any problems upgrading your flashcards, send us an email at [email protected].
If you are having problems, DO NOT delete flashonary from your device (This will make it difficult for us to get your flashcards back).
Note: The upgrade process does take some time, particularly for a large number of words. Please choose a suitable time to do this (ie. not before an exam). Your flashcards may take a short time to appear after the upgrade process has finished.
2.0
2013-04-19
This is a major update.
KEY NEW FEATURES
- Totally new user interface designed for the iPhone 5 and the new Retina iPads. Native iPad interface.
- Parts of speech can now be included
- References to other words can now be included as see also's.
- Examples now can be set for each definition
- HSK words now indicated in search results
- Better display and input methods for classifiers.
- Search results are now sorted to show more frequently used words first.
- New Backup function that is similar to "send to email", but saves your study progress too.
- spaceless pinyin searching
- Much more...
All flashcards from versions 1.5 and up will be upgraded.
However, it is recommended that you back up your flashcards by exporting them to email before updating (go to the flashcards tab, then tap on the middle action button at the bottom of the screen, then tap "send to email".
If you have any problems upgrading your flashcards, send us an email at [email protected].
If you are having problems, DO NOT delete flashonary from your device (This will make it difficult for us to get your flashcards back).
Note: The upgrade process does take some time, particularly for a large number of words. Please choose a suitable time to do this (ie. not before an exam). Your flashcards may take a short time to appear after the upgrade process has finished.
KEY NEW FEATURES
- Totally new user interface designed for the iPhone 5 and the new Retina iPads. Native iPad interface.
- Parts of speech can now be included
- References to other words can now be included as see also's.
- Examples now can be set for each definition
- HSK words now indicated in search results
- Better display and input methods for classifiers.
- Search results are now sorted to show more frequently used words first.
- New Backup function that is similar to "send to email", but saves your study progress too.
- spaceless pinyin searching
- Much more...
All flashcards from versions 1.5 and up will be upgraded.
However, it is recommended that you back up your flashcards by exporting them to email before updating (go to the flashcards tab, then tap on the middle action button at the bottom of the screen, then tap "send to email".
If you have any problems upgrading your flashcards, send us an email at [email protected].
If you are having problems, DO NOT delete flashonary from your device (This will make it difficult for us to get your flashcards back).
Note: The upgrade process does take some time, particularly for a large number of words. Please choose a suitable time to do this (ie. not before an exam). Your flashcards may take a short time to appear after the upgrade process has finished.
1.7.4
2011-12-17
1.7 - 1.7.4
- removed test data
- fixed issue where more than one flashcard result wasnt being shown.
- fixed problem here traditional character searches were not returning all results
- fixed wrong fill colour in folder selection screen
- fixed problem where exact searches searched in wrong dictionary language when switching between dictionaries.
- fixed crash when searching for some words in pinyin e.g.:"pu"
- fixed problem where dictionary would not switch properly when changing from english to german dictionaries and back again
- fixed possbile concurrency issue that may cause crash in shuffle routine.
- fixed problem where flashcards would crash when playing audio from study or word detail screens where word does not have pinyin filled out.
- fixed problem where wordlist was not updated after import if wordlist is visable at time of import.
- fixed problem where sound on front side of card didnt play at the right times when enabled.
- fixed problem preventing the export of more than 2000 words.
- fixed crash when some words are searched and classifer is not well formed.
- fixed problem where pinyin wasn't showing on front side of card when enabled.
- fixed audio button not in right position on ipad and in landscape mode
- removed test data
- fixed issue where more than one flashcard result wasnt being shown.
- fixed problem here traditional character searches were not returning all results
- fixed wrong fill colour in folder selection screen
- fixed problem where exact searches searched in wrong dictionary language when switching between dictionaries.
- fixed crash when searching for some words in pinyin e.g.:"pu"
- fixed problem where dictionary would not switch properly when changing from english to german dictionaries and back again
- fixed possbile concurrency issue that may cause crash in shuffle routine.
- fixed problem where flashcards would crash when playing audio from study or word detail screens where word does not have pinyin filled out.
- fixed problem where wordlist was not updated after import if wordlist is visable at time of import.
- fixed problem where sound on front side of card didnt play at the right times when enabled.
- fixed problem preventing the export of more than 2000 words.
- fixed crash when some words are searched and classifer is not well formed.
- fixed problem where pinyin wasn't showing on front side of card when enabled.
- fixed audio button not in right position on ipad and in landscape mode
Cheat Codes for In-App Purchases
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Free |
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| Tone Colors (Chinese characters are colored according to tone) |
Free |
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| HSK Level 1 (Flashcards for the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi Level 1. 150 words. [HSK] #examples #frontPage (Premium)) |
Free |
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| HSK Level 2 (Flashcards for the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi Level 2. 150 words. [HSK] #examples (Premium)) |
Free |
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| HSK Level 3 (Flashcards for the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi Level 3. 300 words. [HSK] #examples (Premium)) |
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Free |
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Free |
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| New Practical Chinese Reader 1 (Flashcards for Book 1 of New Practical Chinese Reader (2nd Edition). 533 words. [Textbooks] #frontPage #examples) |
Free |
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Free |
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Ratings
3.4 out of 5
7 Ratings
Reviews
ktspence,
Lots to love but...
Update: it works well on my iPad Mini so I will upgrade from one star to three.
I love the searchable dictionary, tone color characters (add on), print/PDF option (add on), and audio (add on). I even bought the HSK1 add on Flashcards pack. All together I spent 28 dollars to get the tools I needed to study. It was well worth it for an interactive study tool that I could customize for my needs. The only problem is that after I bought the HSK pack, the app crashed. It would not work at all and crashed each time I tried to open the flash decks (they were working prior to that add on). I have emailed the company and would love to update this review with a positive outcome.
Here’s to being hopeful...
I love the searchable dictionary, tone color characters (add on), print/PDF option (add on), and audio (add on). I even bought the HSK1 add on Flashcards pack. All together I spent 28 dollars to get the tools I needed to study. It was well worth it for an interactive study tool that I could customize for my needs. The only problem is that after I bought the HSK pack, the app crashed. It would not work at all and crashed each time I tried to open the flash decks (they were working prior to that add on). I have emailed the company and would love to update this review with a positive outcome.
Here’s to being hopeful...
Jane Emma,
Audio????
UPDATE: WHERE IS THE AUDIO. It’s gone. Try to restore, and it’s not there. Spent $10 for nothing!!!!! Felt cheated.
Old review:
I'd downloaded this app for a long time and haven't been using it till recently when I'm willing to part $10 for in-app-purchase pronunciation feature. Now, this is my favorite app for learning Chinese (even though I still miss my $10).
One star off for...
A) Some words do not have the most common definitions. (Easy work around by adding ur own definition.)
B) No upgrade since Dec 2011. I haven't found any bugs yet... But since iOS 6 is out I... I just want an upgrade to know that this app is still supported by an existing company/individual.
E) Wish it comes with flashcard sets of most common 5000 words or sets of hsk words level 1-5. But I do find that the process of creating ur own flashcard sets (looking up the words and double check the definitions) is part of learning Chinese.
D) I'm still unclear as to how and in what order the flashcards are shown in. Wish there is more than just two methods and that there is explanation / description for individual method.... So exactly what does the color on the left side of the word in the flashcard list means???
Old review:
I'd downloaded this app for a long time and haven't been using it till recently when I'm willing to part $10 for in-app-purchase pronunciation feature. Now, this is my favorite app for learning Chinese (even though I still miss my $10).
One star off for...
A) Some words do not have the most common definitions. (Easy work around by adding ur own definition.)
B) No upgrade since Dec 2011. I haven't found any bugs yet... But since iOS 6 is out I... I just want an upgrade to know that this app is still supported by an existing company/individual.
E) Wish it comes with flashcard sets of most common 5000 words or sets of hsk words level 1-5. But I do find that the process of creating ur own flashcard sets (looking up the words and double check the definitions) is part of learning Chinese.
D) I'm still unclear as to how and in what order the flashcards are shown in. Wish there is more than just two methods and that there is explanation / description for individual method.... So exactly what does the color on the left side of the word in the flashcard list means???
zlzenith,
A Few Issues, But a Decent Flashcard App
First, of course, this app is already a good deal considering it's free and functional. The built-in dictionary makes assembling my weekly flash cards for class very easy, even if it is not the most inclusive dictionary out there. However, I encountered a small glitch when adding dictionary entries to my cards occasionally when it would mistake the one I was trying to add with one I had just added. This is not too troublesome, though.
The main downside with this app is the limited utility I get from the "study" option. It constantly repeats 3 or 4 flash cards from any one set almost indefinitely at times. Also, there doesn't seem to be any way to control the format in which the cards are displayed; in other words, there is no "show definition only" setting, etc.
Overall, however, this is reasonably useful app for studying Chinese vocabulary.
The main downside with this app is the limited utility I get from the "study" option. It constantly repeats 3 or 4 flash cards from any one set almost indefinitely at times. Also, there doesn't seem to be any way to control the format in which the cards are displayed; in other words, there is no "show definition only" setting, etc.
Overall, however, this is reasonably useful app for studying Chinese vocabulary.
Myheartsnotinit,
Please fix it!
I’m giving this app five stars because it is really an excellent app, and I use it every day in China. It has seriously saved my life for learning chinese and I recommend it to all my friends learning chinese there. But it crashes constantly on my iPad! Please fix the bugs, it’s such a good app otherwise 😣
Cdqt,
Was excellent but doesn't work now
I can't get the program to stay open.i haven't used it in a while. So when it didn't stay open, I updated it. But it still won't stay open.
MissJubilee,
Needs Pinyin flashcards
I love that this app lets me build custom word lists and uses my results to modify how often words show up when studying, but without making the ones I know once disappear entirely. Also the way it takes numbers next to words and turns them into properly-marked tones. So far I only have one (BIG!) problem with it and one question.
I like learning characters but my main goal is to SPEAK and understand spoken Mandarin, so it would be MUCH more useful to have the pinyin on one side of the flash card instead of the characters. Yes I want to read someday if I live here longer but for now having the characters instead of Pinyin test me when I study is wasting my time. I'll be looking for an app that has this feature.
My question is, if I buy the colors add-on, can I customize them? I already use colors for tones sometimes and they're not the same as the colors in the photo so I won't buy it if it'll just confuse me! Pleco lets me customize them (and for free, though there are plenty of other expensive add-ons with that powerful app).
I like learning characters but my main goal is to SPEAK and understand spoken Mandarin, so it would be MUCH more useful to have the pinyin on one side of the flash card instead of the characters. Yes I want to read someday if I live here longer but for now having the characters instead of Pinyin test me when I study is wasting my time. I'll be looking for an app that has this feature.
My question is, if I buy the colors add-on, can I customize them? I already use colors for tones sometimes and they're not the same as the colors in the photo so I won't buy it if it'll just confuse me! Pleco lets me customize them (and for free, though there are plenty of other expensive add-ons with that powerful app).
Lizzie Lou 90254,
Awesome app!
This is the best app I have seen for Chinese flashcards. You can select just the words you are studying instead of having pre-made decks of words that won't help you in class. I upgraded so that I could hear each word also ($9.99). For some reason it only works on my iPhone and not on the iPad (no speaker, won't play on the iPad, couldn't purchase the upgrade on the iPad.) Other than that I would give it 5 stars. Also, there is a feature where you can email your flashcards list which is fantastic. You can send your list to another iPod, or email it to a classmate who has the app. This will be a huge help for me and will reduce a lot of work trying to make flashcards.
TheFourthWarner,
Good, but the last update screwed me over
I've used this app for a year or so now, and it's great.
Only problem is, the last update (The one from today, which is June 23rd 2014) screwed me over. I use the Traditional Characters, but certain characters aren't showing up on the flashcard in that setting (i.e. 分，哦, et cetera). I also can't change the settings (It's not on my settings app or on Flashonary's app itself) and the text is now too small for traditional characters, but if I put it back to simplified everything's normal again.
Please fix it?
Only problem is, the last update (The one from today, which is June 23rd 2014) screwed me over. I use the Traditional Characters, but certain characters aren't showing up on the flashcard in that setting (i.e. 分，哦, et cetera). I also can't change the settings (It's not on my settings app or on Flashonary's app itself) and the text is now too small for traditional characters, but if I put it back to simplified everything's normal again.
Please fix it?
CeriKitty,
Could not do without it.
I got this app to help me look up words for my mandarin language class (at the time I was a complete beginner). I didn't look to closely at it at the time, and didn't realize it had flash cards also. When I discovered them, I was very very happy!
The app dictionary contents are very thorough and comprehensive, and is very easy to search and navigate.
The flash cards are a godsend, and make learning the characters (not just the pinyin) much simpler! The way they are results prioritized makes them even more efficient, as is being able to select folders you wish to include. Meaning you can revise previous "lessons" at the same time as learning new ones. I also love that you are able to create your own custom flash cards from scratch very easily. This is a very useful feature!
Overal, this app is one I recommend wholeheartedly to any language student. If it was hard copy, I'd say to keep it with your textbook!
The app dictionary contents are very thorough and comprehensive, and is very easy to search and navigate.
The flash cards are a godsend, and make learning the characters (not just the pinyin) much simpler! The way they are results prioritized makes them even more efficient, as is being able to select folders you wish to include. Meaning you can revise previous "lessons" at the same time as learning new ones. I also love that you are able to create your own custom flash cards from scratch very easily. This is a very useful feature!
Overal, this app is one I recommend wholeheartedly to any language student. If it was hard copy, I'd say to keep it with your textbook!
stepmcnul,
Excellent investment
I have read some of the other reviews and, yes, there are a few extra things I would like to see but it looks like they are coming. All in all though, for the price, this is a fantastic app and a great tool in learning hanzi. I have created my own lists to suit the area of study I am learning and find this an invaluable aid. Definitely one of the most used apps I have bought.
