Comparison

PSLE Higher Chinese FlashCards vs Inkdrift

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

PSLE Higher Chinese FlashCards

Features
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Update: We have also released P1 Chinese Flash Cards Free. Try it at no cost and if you like it, please buy PSLE Higher Chinese Flash Cards to access all P1-P6 levels. = Use this flash card app to help your child revise for the PSLE Higher Chinese (HCL) exam more effectively! - App contains all 1,826 Higher Chinese words/characters in the MOE syllabus (识读字). - Each flash card contains an audio recording of the word's pronunciation and usage examples. There are 1,826 audio recordings altogether! - Select one or more levels to start the revision: 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A and 6B. (The younger siblings get to revise too!) - Shuffle the order of the flash cards, or use the original order in the syllabus. - Check the hanyu pinyin. To display the hanyu pinyin for the word in the current flash card, simply tap the Sound button. Alternatively, you may also tap and hold the Correct or Wrong button to view the hanyu pinyin momentarily. - The scores will help you monitor the progress of your child. - Go through the mistakes together with your child. You can also double-check the attempted words with him/her. - Reset the scores and start over! We also produce other iOS educational apps such as Multiply Wiz, Arithmetic Wiz and Grammar Quiz.

About

Inkdrift

This app offers a distraction-free reading experience for language learners. Instantly get contextual definitions by tapping words or full sentence translations by holding them, all within the text. It includes built-in stories and allows importing your own EPUB files to build reading habits.

Highlights
  • Instant contextual definitions
  • Full sentence translations
  • EPUB file import
  • Built-in graded stories
  • Daily reading timers
  • Reading streak tracking
  • Cumulative reading badges
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Stop translating. Start reading. Inkdrift is a distraction-free reading experience for language learners. Tap any word for an instant definition, or hold a sentence for a full translation—without ever leaving your page. Reading in a new language shouldn't mean constantly switching to a dictionary app, losing your place, and breaking your momentum. Inkdrift keeps you in the flow. Every definition is contextual, tailored specifically to what the word means in the passage you are reading right now. Start immediately with our built-in starter books in Chinese, Spanish, and German. Explore simplified historical tales—from Heroes of the Marsh to The Sword of El Cid to Hansel and Gretel. Already have your own reading material? Seamlessly import your own EPUB files to read whatever you like. Consistency is the key to fluency. Set a daily reading timer (10, 15, 20, or 30 minutes) and read until the session finishes. Track your daily pages read, maintain your reading streaks, and unlock cumulative reading badges to celebrate your milestones as you go. * Instant Context: Tap any word for an instant, contextual definition. * Full Translations: Hold a sentence for a complete translation, including pronunciation and notes. * Bring Your Own Books: Easily import any DRM-free EPUB file. * Inkdrift Library: Built-in graded stories in Chinese, Spanish, and German to get you started immediately. * Goal Trackers: Reading timers and session tracking to build a daily immersion habit. * Celebrate Wins: Earn cumulative reading badges as you hit new milestones. * Immersive UI: A beautiful, distraction-free interface designed to let you focus on the story.

Screenshots

PSLE Higher Chinese FlashCards3 screens
Inkdrift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Inkdrift at Free against PSLE Higher Chinese FlashCards's $2.99. Inkdrift also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 39 months). PSLE Higher Chinese FlashCards's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Inkdrift is free to download; PSLE Higher Chinese FlashCards costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PSLE Higher Chinese FlashCards ships an update every 39 months, Inkdrift every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PSLE Higher Chinese FlashCards versus Inkdrift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPSLE Higher Chinese FlashCardsInkdrift
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB46 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperThe Rocket StudioAndrew Stromme LLC

In-app purchases

None

PSLE Higher Chinese FlashCards

No in-app purchases

None

Inkdrift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PSLE Higher Chinese FlashCards free?
PSLE Higher Chinese FlashCards costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Inkdrift free?
Inkdrift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PSLE Higher Chinese FlashCards or Inkdrift have ads?
Neither PSLE Higher Chinese FlashCards nor Inkdrift shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PSLE Higher Chinese FlashCards or Inkdrift?
PSLE Higher Chinese FlashCards ships an update every 39 months, and Inkdrift every 4 days. Most recently, PSLE Higher Chinese FlashCards was updated on October 19, 2026 and Inkdrift on October 19, 2026.

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