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What’s New Version 1.3.1
Added more character lessons (500 Chinese characters now) and more leveled books (300+)!
Description
500+ characters · 300+ leveled books · 20 levels — a full reading journey, free for 7 days. No parent reading required.
Chinese leveled reading for ages 4–12. Fun character lessons unlock real storybooks at exactly your child's level — just 10 minutes a day, from first characters to reading whole books on their own.
FUN CHARACTER LEARNING
Every character is taught like a little story — playful pictures, animation, and sound that make it stick. Kids remember what makes them smile.
LEVELED READING
Like the leveled readers kids bring home from school — but in Chinese. Every new character unlocks storybooks at just the right level, so your child is always reading real books, never struggling.
PLAY TO REMEMBER
Games, puzzles, and activities recycle every character your child has learned — practice that never feels like practice.
WHAT'S INSIDE
• Leveled storybooks your child can actually read, at every level
• A daily plan that fits in 10 minutes
• Simplified & Traditional Chinese · bilingual mode
• Parent dashboard with progress tracking & placement
FREE TRIAL
Try it free — watch your child learn their first characters and read their first book.
Start your child's Chinese reading journey today!
In-App Purchases US pricing
Boba Chinese Subscription
Annual · Yearly 7-day free trial$99.99
Monthly · Monthly 7-day free trial$12.99
One-Time Purchases
Lifetime Access$99.99
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Version history 15 versions
Build 887841534v1.3.12026-07-05 20:23:28
Added more character lessons (500 Chinese characters now) and more leveled books (300+)!
Build 886743037v1.3.02026-06-15 16:17:06
• Refreshed Learn tab: see all the lessons and books for your
child's level in one place
• New books with read-along audio and comprehension quizzes
• New character lessons across all levels
• New on the Me tab: kids can dress up Bobo with stars they earn
from learning
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
Build 885139947v1.2.22026-05-12 16:05:47
- Bug fixes
- UI Improvements
Build 884482900v1.2.12026-04-18 03:13:23
- Bug fixes and UI improvements
- Add Subscriptions
Build 883890167v1.2.02026-03-29 21:35:04
Improved learning experience and refreshed visuals throughout the app.
Build 883002104v1.1.32026-03-05 14:59:50
- Improved onboarding flow
- Updated games
Build 882482007v1.1.22026-02-18 16:40:36
Bug Fixes & UI Improvements
- Fixed a crash reported by users
- Updated visual styling of map icons on the Adventure screen
Build 881804140v1.1.12026-01-26 18:48:02
What's New:
• New educational lessons
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
Build 881004075v1.1.02025-12-30 12:40:08
NEW IN 1.1.0 - Better Lessons!
We've redesigned our teaching approach based on parent feedback:
1. Story-Based Learning: Each lesson now centers around beautifully illustrated storybooks. Kids learn characters in context, not isolation.
2. Adventure Map: Visual progression system - watch your child advance through levels and collect character cards!
3. Daily Quest: Daily games keep kids engaged with playful review.
Build 879860604v1.0.62025-11-24 16:02:39
1. In-App Purchase - Added lifetime full access purchase option
2. Minor UI improvements and bug fixes
Build 879717693v1.0.52025-11-14 20:16:53
1. Bilingual Audio Feature
2. UI Improvements
3. Enhanced Age Assurance Verification
Build 879345341v1.0.42025-10-30 20:40:39
• New App icon
• Added new Chinese children's books and lessons
• Fixed books tap-to-read audio
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
Build 878971490v1.0.32025-10-17 20:19:44
Bug fixes and improvements
• Improved visual design for lesson images and videos
• Updated content for Pearl Level 1
• Consistent App name
We're constantly working to improve your learning experience!
Build 878782536v1.0.22025-10-09 09:59:26
- General stability improvements and bug fixes
- Added free trial structure with account-based access
Build 878613447v1.02025-10-06 21:22:59
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Change log 19 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
Added more character lessons (500 Chinese characters now) and more leveled books (300+)!
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description updated
500+ characters · 300+ leveled books · 20 levels — a full reading journey, free for 7 days. No parent reading required.
Chinese leveled reading for ages 4–12.
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subtitle updated
Leveled Reading for Kids 4-12
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name updated
Boba Chinese: Learn to Read
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Version 1.3.1 released
Added more character lessons (500 Chinese characters now) and more leveled books (300+)!
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Version 1.3.0 released
• Refreshed Learn tab: see all the lessons and books for your
child's level in one place
• New books with read-along audio and comprehension quizzes
• New character lessons across all levels
• New on the Me tab: kids can dress u
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Version 1.2.2 released
- Bug fixes
- UI Improvements
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Version 1.2.1 released
- Bug fixes and UI improvements
- Add Subscriptions
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Version 1.2.0 released
Improved learning experience and refreshed visuals throughout the app.
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Version 1.1.3 released
- Improved onboarding flow
- Updated games
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Version 1.1.2 released
Bug Fixes & UI Improvements
- Fixed a crash reported by users
- Updated visual styling of map icons on the Adventure screen
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Version 1.1.1 released
What's New:
• New educational lessons
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
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Version 1.1.0 released
NEW IN 1.1.0 - Better Lessons!
We've redesigned our teaching approach based on parent feedback:
1. Story-Based Learning: Each lesson now centers around beautifully illustrated storybooks. Kids learn characters in context, not isolation.
2
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Version 1.0.6 released
1. In-App Purchase - Added lifetime full access purchase option
2. Minor UI improvements and bug fixes
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Version 1.0.5 released
1. Bilingual Audio Feature
2. UI Improvements
3. Enhanced Age Assurance Verification
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Version 1.0.4 released
• New App icon
• Added new Chinese children's books and lessons
• Fixed books tap-to-read audio
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
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Version 1.0.3 released
Bug fixes and improvements
• Improved visual design for lesson images and videos
• Updated content for Pearl Level 1
• Consistent App name
We're constantly working to improve your learning experience!
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Version 1.0.2 released
- General stability improvements and bug fixes
- Added free trial structure with account-based access
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Version 1.0 released