HSK Flash vs Write Chinese
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HSK Flash
Master Chinese language skills offline or online with comprehensive HSK level content. Study at your own pace using customizable settings and a powerful search function. Ideal for learners from beginner to advanced stages.
- Offline and online study modes
- Covers HSK levels 1-6
- Authentic characters, audio, pinyin, definitions
- Customizable study settings
- Search functionality
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Master Chinese offline or online with HSK Flash! Featuring all 6 HSK levels with authentic characters, audio, pinyin, and definitions. Study at your own pace with customizable settings, quizzes and search functionality. Perfect for beginners to advanced learners.
Write Chinese
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Learn to write Chinese characters the right way: stroke by stroke. Watch each character's stroke order, then write it yourself with your finger. Every stroke is checked as you write: where it starts, which way it goes and its shape. Miss one and a gentle hint shows you the way. WHY LEARNERS LOVE IT • Real stroke-order feedback on every stroke • Write from memory to make characters stick • Smart review brings each character back just before you would forget it • Hear every character pronounced and practice saying it • Daily goal, streaks and stars keep you motivated • Unlock traditional Chinese artwork as you master characters WHAT YOU WILL LEARN 234 essential characters in 47 lessons: numbers, family, food, travel, places, emotions, business, technology, idioms and more. Each character comes with pinyin, meaning and audio. BUILT FOR REAL LIFE • Just 5 to 15 minutes a day • Write your first character in seconds, no account needed • Writing and review work offline • Available in 14 languages • Optional Plus: no ads and a weekly Streak Shield, one-time purchase PERFECT FOR Beginners, heritage learners, travelers, students and anyone taking a Chinese course who wants to finally learn to write the characters. Start today and write your first Chinese character in under a minute.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: HSK Flash at none against Write Chinese's shown. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HSK Flash ships an update every 6 months, Write Chinese every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HSK Flash | Write Chinese |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Johnson | kin wah Cheng |
In-app purchases
HSK Flash
No in-app purchases
Write Chinese
No in-app purchases
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