Comparison

Basic vs HSK Flashcard

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

Head to head
About

Basic

Features
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Learn the basics of French, with instructions pronounced in your mother tongue ? Yes, that is now possible with Basic-Français. Basic-Français was developed to teach the basics of French in partnership with the City of Paris and the „Ile de France“ region, with some European co-financing. Basic-Français is an App which guides you through your first steps in the process of learning French. Ludo and Vic were created to represent all the peoples of this World and to promote gender equality. They let you discover French through dialogues (in French) which cover many aspects of daily life. There are also many pictures that will help you to increase your vocabulary Basic-Français breaks the wall of words by giving orally the instructions to the exercices, in your mother tongue. This will enable you to learn the basics of French independently of your level of schooling. Basic-Français can even be developed for mother tongues that have no alphabet. Since the instructions are given in a language that you understand, this reduces considerably your level of stress. It makes learning both faster and easier. There are also many activities, including voice recognition, to enhance your prononciation, to help in memorizing and make learning more fun ! Basic-Français covers the first level (A1) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This will give you the means to progress rapidly in your learning of French. Basic-Français does not use up your data plan. All the activities are fully operational with no internet connection. This is a very important, and rare, characteristic in Apps these days

About

HSK Flashcard

Master Chinese vocabulary from HSK 1 to 6 with interactive flashcards and personalized review sessions. Track your progress, earn streaks, and unlock new levels. Offline support and a distraction-free experience make learning convenient.

Highlights
  • Learn words by HSK level
  • Interactive flashcards with audio
  • Spaced-repetition review
  • Progress tracking and streaks
  • Offline support
  • No login required
Features
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HSK Flashcard – Learn Chinese from HSK 1 to 6 Master Chinese vocabulary the smarter way with HSK Flashcard. Whether you're just starting or aiming for fluency, this app helps you build real skills through interactive flashcards, review sessions, and personalized progress tracking. - Learn Words by Level Study vocabulary from official HSK 1–6 levels — organized by CEFR tiers (A1–C2) to match your growing proficiency. - Flashcards That Work Flip cards to see pinyin and meaning, hear native audio, and swipe to track what you know and what needs review. - Review Smarter Stay sharp with spaced-repetition review sessions that adapt to your learning pace. Built-in reminders help you never miss a day. - Track Progress & Stay Motivated Earn streaks for daily study and unlock your current Chinese level based on what you’ve mastered. - Go Further with HSK+ Unlock full access with HSK+: • Unlimited new flashcards • Full review history • No ads - Simple & Focused • No login required • Offline support • Clean, distraction-free experience Start your journey to fluency — one flashcard at a time. Download HSK Flashcard today! Privacy Policy: https://hskflashcard.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Basic4 screens
HSK Flashcard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Basic at none against HSK Flashcard's shown. Basic also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Basic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HSK Flashcard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Basic versus HSK Flashcard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasicHSK Flashcard
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size907 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLudo-VicAndre Suhartanto

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Basic

One-time1
  • Full access$9.99
3 purchases

HSK Flashcard

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • HSK+ Yearly7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • HSK+ Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Basic free?
Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HSK Flashcard free?
HSK Flashcard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Basic or HSK Flashcard have ads?
HSK Flashcard shows ads; Basic does not.

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