Comparison

Smart Repetition vs Hanzi 300

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

Head to head
About

Smart Repetition

This app helps you memorize information using spaced repetition, a technique that optimizes learning for long-term retention. Create digital flashcards for words, phrases, or rules and let the algorithm schedule reviews at increasing intervals, minimizing study time.

Highlights
  • Spaced repetition algorithm
  • Customizable flashcards
  • Long-term memory storage
  • Optimized study intervals
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Cards for memorizing words, phrases, rules... You can learn a large amount of new foreign words, prepare for the exams and much more. The application uses spaced repetitions (spaced repetitions). The clue point is that the information must be repeated at certain increasing intervals. Spaced repetition technique allows all knowledge to be stored in long-term memory, I mean, years from now, you’ll remember the information. At the same time spending less time on memorizing. You just need to create cards with words/phrases/sentences. The cards themselves will be shown with an increasing time interval according to the interval repetition algorithm. The app will let you know when the next study will start.

About

Hanzi 300

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Learn your first 300 everyday Chinese characters and make them easier to recognize, write, and remember. Hanzi Bamboo is a beginner-friendly way to learn Simplified Chinese characters through visual memory hooks, clear English meanings, pinyin, stroke order, and hands-on writing practice. Start with 30 characters free. Unlock the complete 300-character course with a one-time purchase — no subscription. REMEMBER, NOT JUST REPEAT Each character comes with a memorable visual hook that connects its shape to its meaning, helping you understand and recall it instead of relying on repetition alone. EACH CHARACTER INCLUDES • Pinyin and clear English meanings • Character structure and component guidance • Animated stroke order • Hands-on Chinese writing practice • Useful example words with pronunciation BUILD YOUR FIRST 300 HANZI Progress through 15 beginner-friendly levels built around useful, everyday Chinese characters. Start with simple, visual characters, then gradually learn new ones through familiar shapes and components you’ve already seen. LEARN A LITTLE EACH DAY Set a focused daily learning goal, review characters you’ve already learned, and watch your bamboo grow as you make progress. Whether you’re beginning Mandarin Chinese or simply curious about how Chinese writing works, Hanzi Bamboo gives you a clear path to understanding and remembering your first Chinese characters. 30 characters free. 300 characters total. One-time purchase. No subscription.

Screenshots

Smart Repetition4 screens
Hanzi 3004 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Smart Repetition at Free against Hanzi 300's $1.99. Smart Repetition also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Hanzi 300's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads and iOS requirement 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

Smart Repetition is free to download; Hanzi 300 costs $1.99 up front. Smart Repetition sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Hanzi 300 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Repetition ships an update every 3 weeks, Hanzi 300 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Smart Repetition versus Hanzi 300: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart RepetitionHanzi 300
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.3 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElena Kuraeva慧霞 侯

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Smart Repetition

Subscriptions2
  • Subscription for a month$1.991 Month
  • Subscription for a year$9.991 Year
One-time4
  • filter$3.99
  • capuchino$4.99
  • capuchino_croissant$12.99
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  • Photo cards$29.99
None

Hanzi 300

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Repetition free?
Smart Repetition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hanzi 300 free?
Hanzi 300 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart Repetition or Hanzi 300 have ads?
Neither Smart Repetition nor Hanzi 300 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Repetition or Hanzi 300?
Smart Repetition ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hanzi 300 every 3 days. Most recently, Smart Repetition was updated on October 30, 2026 and Hanzi 300 on October 29, 2026.

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