Yearly
US$29.99/ year
US$29.99 charged once a year.
Laowai Pro
Laowai Pro gives you the full HSK 1–4 courses and unlimited practice in the iPhone and iPad app.
US$29.99 / year or US$4.99 / month
Buy on the website. Use the same Laowai account in a compatible app.
Already have Pro? Check your account
HSK 1–4 courses
Work through the HSK 1–4 course paths in the app. Move from your first conversations to longer sentences, with lessons and reviews along the way.
Explore HSK coursesUnlimited vocabulary practice
Keep practising the words you save. Pro removes the app’s monthly limit on completed practice rounds, so you can return to the vocabulary that needs your attention.
Widgets and Live Activities
Review with widgets and Live Activities on supported Apple devices, without the free monthly allowances. These are app features, not browser widgets; device and system limits still apply.
Teacher classes in Classroom
Create classes, share assignments and review learner progress in Classroom. Teacher classes are part of Laowai Pro. Students join the class by invitation.
Open ClassroomMonthly and yearly plans
Two ways to subscribe on the website. The same Pro access, with a different billing period.
Monthly
US$4.99/ month
US$4.99 charged each month.
Continue in your account
Sign in to check your Pro status and available purchase options. Opening your account does not start a payment.
For international Laowai 5.3.24 or later on iOS/iPadOS 26 or later. Use the same verified Laowai account.
Both plans renew automatically until cancelled. No free trial.
USD base prices. Your final currency, taxes and renewal terms are shown before payment.
Buying through the App Store? Apple shows its own prices and available plans in the app.
Pro in the app and on the website
Pro unlocks the app’s paid learning features. The website’s existing learning tools stay free.
| Feature | iPhone & iPad app | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary, reading & personal lists | Available for free | Available for free |
| Vocabulary practice | Unlimited with Pro; 7 completed rounds per calendar month free on this device | Available for free |
| HSK 1–4 course paths | Full access with Pro; free previews | HSK word lists and practice, not the native course paths |
| Widgets & Live Activities | Monthly allowances removed with Pro; device and system limits apply | Not available in the browser |
| Laowai account sync | Available without Pro in compatible versions | Available without Pro |
| Teacher classes in Classroom | Included | Included |
iCloud sync is a separate service. App availability depends on your version and device.
Free web tools
Look up a word, read a Chinese text or practise a list in your browser. You do not need Pro to try the web tools.
Practise on the website
Subscriptions and account access
Can I use a web subscription in the app?
For international Laowai 5.3.24 or later on iOS/iPadOS 26 or later. Use the same verified Laowai account. Sign in to the same Laowai account on the website and in a compatible version of the app. Check the Pro section of your account to confirm your access. If it does not appear in the app, update Laowai and contact support before buying again.
I already bought Pro through Apple. Should I buy again?
Check your access first. In the app, open Laowai Pro and choose Restore Purchases using the Apple Account that made the purchase. Then sign in to the same Laowai account in a compatible app and on the website. Existing purchases are managed through Apple. A web subscription does not cancel or transfer an existing Apple subscription.
How do I cancel a web subscription?
Open Pro in your Laowai account and use the available Paddle subscription-management link. A cancellation stops future renewals; access normally continues through the paid period. Deleting the app or your account does not cancel a subscription.
What happens if a payment is still being confirmed?
Refresh your payment status in your account before trying anything else. Do not start another payment. If it is still unclear, contact support.
Is there a lifetime plan on the website?
No. The website currently offers monthly and yearly subscriptions. App Store options are separate and are shown by Apple in the app.