52 focused game cards
Choose a bounded Chinese or Japanese activity for grammar, vocabulary, scripts, numbers or pronunciation-related recognition.
Squiddy Constructing Language
Build Chinese and Japanese patterns through short offline games, with a substantial reference library beside them.
See it running
A quick tour of Squiddy Constructing Language
A silent screen tour of the shipping Squiddy Constructing Language app: Build124 games library first launch; Build124 mandarin tone quest; Build124 tone quest correct feedback; Build124 syntax builder language choice; Build124 syntax builder playable; Build124 fully unlocked courses.
Website Direct edition
Pay once. Fully unlocked. Verified by Apple.
This website download is a separate direct-distribution build from the Mac App Store edition. It contains no StoreKit purchase flow or subscription screen: every feature is available after the one-time website purchase.
Apple notarized this exact disk image after an automated malware check. It is signed with the publisher's Developer ID and its notarization ticket is stapled to the download, so Gatekeeper can verify it even when your Mac is offline.
How signing, notarization and installation work- Version
- 1.1 (build 124)
- Released
- 2026-08-24
- Requires
- macOS 13 or later
- Architecture
- Apple silicon and Intel
- Download
- 96.7 MB DMG
- Installs as
- Squiddy Constructing Language Direct.app
- Apple check
- Notarized · Developer ID signed
- SHA-256
71480dcb528f77fa140dc2953233cd0956bf339f739abf6735dce5a561442a8d
What it is
What Squiddy Constructing Language does
A fully offline Mandarin Chinese and Japanese game lab for Mac with 52 practice cards, bundled activity audio, and complete Chinese and Japanese reference PDFs.
Squiddy Constructing Language combines two offline study libraries with a finite game-based practice lab. The Direct build exposes 52 game cards across Mandarin Chinese and Japanese, so a learner can choose a specific pattern instead of waiting for a daily lesson or connecting to a remote course service. Everything in the installed edition is available without an account, activation server or network connection.
Mandarin activities cover tones, particles, measure words and conjugation, including Mandarin Tone Quest. Japanese activities cover particles, counters and conjugation. Shared formats such as Syntax Builder, Number Builder and Script Match add sentence order, number construction and character recognition practice. Supported games include bundled audio prompts; they do not depend on streaming a separate audio course.
The reference side is deliberately substantial. The Chinese library includes a complete 1,493-page reference PDF, while the Japanese library includes a complete 1,363-page reference PDF. Both documents are bundled for offline reading, so learners can move from a focused game to longer-form grammar, vocabulary and script material inside the same installed product.
The boundaries matter. Squiddy is independent study material rather than an official language examination, accredited course, live tutor or guarantee of fluency. The separate 10-hour and 18-hour audio courses described elsewhere are not bundled in this Direct artifact and are not advertised here. The website edition is Developer ID-signed and Apple-notarized, permanently unlocks the installed games and reference library after one purchase, and contains no StoreKit commerce, subscription, paywall or restore flow.
How it does its job
Mandarin pattern practice
Work with tones, particles, measure words and conjugation through formats including Mandarin Tone Quest.
Japanese pattern practice
Practise particles, counters and conjugation, then reinforce scripts and sentence order through shared game formats.
Syntax, number and script builders
Use Syntax Builder, Number Builder and Script Match for hands-on construction and recognition rather than passive reading alone.
Bundled activity audio
Hear the prompts included with supported games without streaming or purchasing a separate audio course.
Two offline references
Open the bundled 1,493-page Chinese and 1,363-page Japanese reference PDFs when a game needs more context.
What it doesn't do
Squiddy Constructing Language is independent self-study material, not an accredited course, official Chinese or Japanese examination, live tutor, translation authority or guarantee of fluency, pronunciation, academic, travel or employment outcomes. The current Direct edition contains a finite set of 52 game cards and two bundled reference PDFs; it is not an open-ended generative tutor or continuously updated online curriculum. The 1,493-page Chinese and 1,363-page Japanese PDFs are reference material rather than proof of mastery, and learners should independently verify consequential translations, grammar guidance and cultural usage. Bundled game audio consists of the prompts packaged with supported activities. The separate 10-hour and 18-hour audio courses are not present in this Direct artifact. Offline operation means there is no learner account, classroom, live feedback, cloud synchronization or remote progress service. The website and App Store editions are separate products: the website Direct build is permanently unlocked after one purchase, while the App Store edition retains its own subscription commerce.
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Website edition purchased once and permanently unlocks the complete offline game and reference library without StoreKit or a paywall; the separate App Store edition retains its own subscription commerce.
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Common questions
What is Squiddy Constructing Language?
A fully offline Chinese and Japanese learning lab for Mac with 52 grammar, vocabulary, script, number and pronunciation game cards, bundled audio prompts, and complete Chinese and Japanese reference libraries.
Who is Squiddy Constructing Language for?
Squiddy Constructing Language is for independent Mandarin Chinese and Japanese learners who want finite game-based practice and substantial offline reference material without an account, subscription or network dependency. Practise tones, particles, counters, conjugation, syntax, numbers and scripts, then open the bundled offline language references when you need more context.
Which Macs can run Squiddy Constructing Language?
Squiddy Constructing Language requires macOS 13 or later. Supported architecture: Apple silicon and Intel. Check About This Mac before purchasing.
Which languages are included in Squiddy?
The Direct edition contains Mandarin Chinese and Japanese game activities plus a complete offline reference PDF for each language.
How many game cards are included?
The current Direct build exposes 52 game cards across Chinese and Japanese grammar, vocabulary, numbers, scripts and pronunciation-related recognition practice.
What kinds of activities can I play?
Named activities include Mandarin Tone Quest and games for Mandarin particles, measure words and conjugation; Japanese particles, counters and conjugation; and shared Syntax Builder, Number Builder and Script Match formats.
What is in the offline reference library?
The installed library includes a complete 1,493-page Chinese reference PDF and a complete 1,363-page Japanese reference PDF for offline reading.
Are the separate 10-hour and 18-hour audio courses included?
No. Those separate audio courses are not bundled in this Direct artifact. Squiddy includes only the audio prompts packaged with supported game activities.
Does Squiddy need an account or internet connection?
No. The installed games, bundled prompts and reference PDFs work offline without an account, activation server or cloud service.
Is the website edition fully unlocked?
Yes. Squiddy Direct permanently unlocks the complete installed game and reference library after one website purchase. It contains no StoreKit, subscription, paywall, trial or restore flow.
Is this the same Squiddy Constructing Language edition as the Mac App Store version?
No. The Mac App Store edition can include Apple's in-app purchase system. The website Direct edition is a separately signed build with no StoreKit purchase flow: one website purchase unlocks the complete app with no recurring charge.
Is Squiddy Constructing Language the full version, or are features locked?
The download is the complete app. There is no subscription, no locked tier, no account, and no trial timer — every feature is included.
How do I get Squiddy Constructing Language?
Choose $10 for one app, $20 for two different apps, or $49 for every published app through Stripe's hosted checkout on this page. Download links are delivered on the confirmation page and by email. Each link is single-use; its exact expiry is shown in your delivery email. Keep the installer. If the link expires or a download fails, contact support@macossoftware.com with your receipt instead of buying again.
Is the Squiddy Constructing Language Direct edition notarized by Apple?
Yes. Version 1.1 is signed with a Developer ID certificate, notarized by Apple, and distributed with a stapled notarization ticket. Its published SHA-256 checksum is 71480dcb528f77fa140dc2953233cd0956bf339f739abf6735dce5a561442a8d.
Watch the screenshot tour
Squiddy video tour: Mandarin tones and sentence games. Watch the video and read a list of the views it shows before choosing the app.