# Master Chinese vs Read

The clearest difference is device support: Master Chinese at 3 against Read's 1. Master Chinese also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Master Chinese sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Read sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Master Chinese ships an update weekly, Read fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Master Chinese | Read |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-chinese-words/id1554612748/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 103 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Megabyte Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143972928) | [Takayuki Hamuro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875707249) |

## What reviewers say

### Master Chinese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-chinese-words/id1554612748)

Prepare for HSK Chinese proficiency exams with this app. It offers quizzes and flashcards to master thousands of vocabulary words across HSK levels 1-6. Track your progress and focus on challenging terms for effective learning.

**Highlights:** Master 5000 HSK 1-6 words, Learn via quizzes and flashcards, Progress tracking and feedback, Automatic saving of difficult words, Simplified characters, pinyin, and English definitions, Mandarin pronunciation with audio

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learners (levels 1,2,3) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Advanced (levels 4,5,6) | $9.99 | one-time |


### Read

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-ok/id6795183344)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Read-OK Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Master Chinese free?

Master Chinese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Read free?

Read is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Master Chinese or Read have ads?

Neither Master Chinese nor Read shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Master Chinese or Read?

Master Chinese ships an update weekly, and Read fortnightly. Most recently, Master Chinese was updated on October 24, 2026 and Read on October 29, 2026.

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