Tingbudong — Support, Privacy & Terms

Contact

Solo developer here — I read everything. Bug reports, wrong translations, scenario requests, and stories about the app saving your dinner order are all equally welcome. I usually reply within 2–3 days.

Frequently asked

The Chinese voice sounds robotic. Can I improve it?

Yes — download a better system voice: open the iOS Settings app, search "Voices", tap Voices (Read & Speak), choose Chinese → Mandarin, and download an Enhanced or Premium voice. Then pick it inside Tingbudong under Settings → Voice.

Why don't I see AI Insights?

Insights use Apple Intelligence, which requires an iPhone 15 Pro or newer running iOS 26, with Apple Intelligence enabled. It's also not yet available on iPhones sold in mainland China (an Apple limitation). Everything else in the app works without it.

How do I cancel my subscription?

Subscriptions are managed by Apple: Settings app → your name → Subscriptions → Tingbudong Pro → Cancel. Or in the App Store app, tap your profile picture → Subscriptions. Cancelling keeps Pro active until the end of the paid period.

Does the app work offline?

Cheat sheets, scenarios, the dictionary, and audio all work offline. Scan translation needs the iOS Chinese–English language pack, which downloads once and then also works offline.

I found a translation mistake!

Please email it to me with a screenshot — corrections ship in the next update, and you'll have my sincere gratitude.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

The short version: Tingbudong collects no data. None.

No accounts. There is nothing to sign up for.
No data collection. The app has no analytics, no tracking, no advertising SDKs, and no server of its own. We never see who you are or how you use the app.
Everything stays on your device. Photos you scan are processed by Apple's on-device text recognition and translation, and are never uploaded. Voice recordings (the optional "say it" feature) exist temporarily on your device for playback and are deleted afterward. Your learning progress and saved phrases are stored only on your iPhone.
AI insights are on-device. The optional AI feature uses Apple Intelligence, which runs on your iPhone. Text you analyze is not sent to us or to any third party by the app.
Purchases are processed entirely by Apple through the App Store. We receive no personal or payment information.
Permissions: Camera (reading Chinese text from photos, on-device) and Microphone (optional pronunciation self-comparison, on-device) — both used only for their stated feature and only while you use it.

If this policy ever changes, the new version will be posted here with an updated date. Questions: use the contact email above.

Terms of Use

Last updated: July 2026

Tingbudong is provided by an independent developer. By using the app you agree to Apple's standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA).
Subscriptions: Tingbudong Pro is an auto-renewing subscription ($7.99/month or $49.99/year, with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers; prices may vary by region). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Unused trial time is forfeited on purchase.
Content accuracy: Phrases and cultural notes are curated carefully, but language and rules change and mistakes happen. For anything with medical, legal, or financial stakes (allergies, visas, contracts), use the app as a communication aid — not a substitute for professional interpretation.