Comparison

TOEIC 종각 vs Routine Chinese

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

Head to head
About

TOEIC 종각

Features
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* 상세 보기 * TOEIC 종각 앱은 개발자 본인이 오랜기간동안 여러 영어 앱을 이용해 오면서 불편한 기능을 사용하기 쉽게 또는 희망하는 기능들을 포함하여 개발 하였습니다. ----- TOEIC 종각 기능 ----- 1. 약 1500개의 토익 단어 학습 2. 발음 듣기 3. 주관식 테스트 기능 4. 객관식 테스트 기능 5. 단어 자동 재생 6. 나만의 단어 저장 기능 7. Excel 파일 데이터를 TOEIC 종각에 저장 기능

About

Routine Chinese

Master Chinese vocabulary and characters with science-backed repetition and AI-generated examples. Practice handwriting with stroke order guidance and study across devices. Supports all HSK levels and topic-based decks.

Highlights
  • Science-backed spaced repetition
  • HSK 1-6 and topic-based decks
  • AI-generated meanings and examples
  • Handwriting practice with stroke order
  • Cross-device web and app sync
Features
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1. Science-backed repetition that beats the forgetting curve Study today’s words with flashcards, then simply choose: “Mastered / Getting there / Need more.” 2. Easy to start: HSK 1–6 + topic-based decks Supports all HSK levels (1–6). Jump in with curated decks like Travel and Business, Or add your own words to build a personal, ever-growing vocabulary library. 3. AI-generated meanings, pinyin, and example sentences Add a word, and the app generates meaning, pinyin, and example sentences for you. Tap to hear the pronunciation and learn how the word is used in a real context. 4. Handwriting practice with stroke order Every character comes with stroke-order guidance. Write it yourself, compare with the correct form, and learn the shape and strokes by hand. 5. Keep learning on the web, too. Pick up your Routine Chinese study anytime—on the app or on the web, across all your devices. Adding words and managing decks is even easier on the web. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TOEIC 종각4 screens
Routine Chinese4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TOEIC 종각 at none against Routine Chinese's 2. TOEIC 종각 also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). Routine Chinese's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Routine Chinese sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. TOEIC 종각 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TOEIC 종각 ships an update every 5 weeks, Routine Chinese every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TOEIC 종각 versus Routine Chinese: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOEIC 종각Routine Chinese
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjongseo wonSEONYU KIM

In-app purchases

None

TOEIC 종각

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Routine Chinese

Subscriptions2
  • 월간 루틴중국어 Pro$3.991 Month
  • 연간 루틴중국어 Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is TOEIC 종각 free?
TOEIC 종각 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Routine Chinese free?
Routine Chinese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TOEIC 종각 or Routine Chinese have ads?
Neither TOEIC 종각 nor Routine Chinese shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TOEIC 종각 or Routine Chinese?
TOEIC 종각 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Routine Chinese every 2 weeks. Most recently, TOEIC 종각 was updated on October 27, 2026 and Routine Chinese on October 12, 2026.

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