Comparison

HSK Flash vs Write Chinese

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Offline and online study modes
  • Covers HSK levels 1-6
  • Authentic characters, audio, pinyin, definitions
  • Customizable study settings
  • Search functionality
Features
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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.

About

Write Chinese

Features
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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.

Screenshots

HSK Flash1 screens
Write Chinese4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HSK Flash versus Write Chinese: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHSK FlashWrite Chinese
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid Johnsonkin wah Cheng

In-app purchases

None

HSK Flash

No in-app purchases

None

Write Chinese

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HSK Flash free?
HSK Flash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Write Chinese free?
Write Chinese is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HSK Flash or Write Chinese have ads?
Write Chinese shows ads; HSK Flash does not.
Which is updated more often, HSK Flash or Write Chinese?
HSK Flash ships an update every 6 months, and Write Chinese every 13 months. Most recently, HSK Flash was updated on October 11, 2026 and Write Chinese on October 28, 2026.

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