Comparison

Chinese Annotator vs Korean Pro

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

Head to head
About

Chinese Annotator

This app helps you learn Chinese by reading ePub books. It allows you to add Pinyin and English definitions directly to the text, and track your vocabulary knowledge. You can also export your learned words for flashcard review.

Highlights
  • Import ePub files
  • Add Pinyin and English definitions
  • Track known words and characters
  • Hide known Pinyin/definitions
  • Export word lists for flashcards
  • Print pages to PDF
Features
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A Chinese ePub reader to assist you in reading Chinese characters. After importing an ePub, you can add Pinyin and English on to the text in a 3-line format. After annotating the text in this way, you can then mark on a word by word basis which definitions you already know and which characters you know. There is a setting that hides the pinyin or definitions of words that you know. In this way, you are forced to look at the character and recall it instead of relying on pinyin. A word list is also available to allow you to see all words, words with unknown definitions, or words with unknown pinyin. This list of words can be exported to a file to be imported in to a flash card system, like Pleco. This allows you to easily pick out all the words you don't know in a publication and review them. You can also print the page of the book currently being displayed. In iOS 10 and greater, you can print to PDF.

About

Korean Pro

Master the Korean language with a comprehensive dictionary and exam preparation tools. Explore vocabulary across diverse topics, perfect your pronunciation, and utilize retention techniques for effective learning. Ideal for those passionate about Korean culture through music, dramas, or literature.

Highlights
  • Extensive vocabulary across topics
  • Precision pronunciation guide
  • Personalized learning paths
  • Contextual examples and explanations
  • Enhanced retention techniques
  • TOPIK exam preparation
Features
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"Korean Pro": Dive into the Korean Wave with Confidence! Been bitten by the K-pop bug? Or maybe you're hooked to the gripping tales of Korean dramas? Dive deeper into the mesmerizing world of Korean culture with "Korean Pro". More than just a dictionary, it's your key to embracing the beauty of the Korean language. Features that Resonate with Every American: - Broaden your horizon with words across various topics, from basics to advanced. - Perfect your accent with precision pronunciation, and gear up for those Karaoke nights. - Personalize your learning journey, whether you're aiming for TOPIK exams or just exploring the language. - Get insights into words with examples and detailed explanations, making your learning more contextual. - Use enhanced retention techniques to make sure those words stick. For every American touched by the magic of Korean culture, be it through songs, movies, or literature, "Korean Pro" is your go-to companion. Start your immersive Korean journey today!

Screenshots

Chinese Annotator4 screens
Korean Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chinese Annotator at 72% against Korean Pro's 50%. Chinese Annotator also leads on price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Korean Pro's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Chinese Annotator costs $0.99 and Korean Pro $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chinese Annotator ships an update every 2 weeks, Korean Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Chinese Annotator versus Korean Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChinese AnnotatorKorean Pro
Price$0.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.1 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB87 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJon HargettDmitry Zaika

Customer experience

Chinese Annotator

All ratings30 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative16.0%

Korean Pro

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Chinese Annotator

No in-app purchases

None

Korean Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chinese Annotator free?
Chinese Annotator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Korean Pro free?
Korean Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chinese Annotator or Korean Pro have ads?
Neither Chinese Annotator nor Korean Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chinese Annotator or Korean Pro?
Chinese Annotator ships an update every 2 weeks, and Korean Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chinese Annotator was updated on October 14, 2026 and Korean Pro on October 5, 2026.

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