Comparison

HSK 1 vs CTEST Script

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

Head to head
About

HSK 1

Master Mandarin vocabulary with flashcards and interactive games aligned with the official HSK proficiency test. Covers all six levels, offering pronunciation, meaning, and review tools for systematic language learning.

Highlights
  • HSK levels 1-6 vocabulary
  • Flashcards with Hanzi, Pinyin, and English meaning
  • Audio pronunciation
  • Word review function
  • Mini-games and quizzes
  • Systematic learning framework
Features
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Learn mandarin in a systematic and standardized way within the official framework of Chinese Proficiency Test HSK issued by Hanban. This app is designed for foreigners learning Chinese or attending language courses according to HSK – Chinese Proficiency Test, as well as for beginners who are interested in learning Chinese vocabulary (Hanzi) and speaking standard mandarin in a systematic and standardized way within the official Chinese level test framework issued by Hanban, similar to CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). The menu of this app includes: β€’ Vocabulary list of flash cards. Complete six levels 1-6 of Chinese characters or words (Hanzi), in written form as well as real voice of pinyin (pronunciation system), and the official meaning in English. β€’ Review of words. You can review the words saved during your study. β€’ Words game/ quiz. Three mini games and quizzes to help you memory the words and test your level of speaking Chinese. If you are attending language courses offered by Confucius Institute or if you have the intention to pass HSK, the official Chinese Proficiency Test, issued by Hanban, this app is exactly what you are looking for. It will accompany your study of all the six levels of HSK vocabulary with pinyin/ pronunciation system and the official explanation in English, no matter in which level you are (the elementary/ basic levels 1 – 2 for beginners, the intermediate 3 – 4 or the advance 5 – 6). Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CTEST Script

Features
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Click on a section or title to cover it up and then click it again to bring it back. Use the shortcut "Command" with "+" or "-" to control the text size and "Shift" with "+" or "-" to control the column size.

Screenshots

HSK 14 screens
CTEST Script2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CTEST Script at none against HSK 1's 4. CTEST Script also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. HSK 1 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. CTEST Script asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
HSK 1 versus CTEST Script: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHSK 1CTEST Script
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews20.8% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size253 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCortinajes Bonisa SLAdam Flaherty

In-app purchases

4 purchases

HSK 1

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly semanal Offer$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Full Purchase$29.99
None

CTEST Script

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HSK 1 free?
HSK 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CTEST Script free?
CTEST Script is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HSK 1 or CTEST Script have ads?
HSK 1 shows ads; CTEST Script does not.

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