Comparison

HSK Flashcard vs Fluent Memory

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

Head to head
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/

About

Fluent Memory

Features
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Fluent Memory helps you build vocabulary that comes to mind when you speak. Learn with a speaking-first practice loop: • Create rich vocabulary cards with text, images, drawings, and your own voice • Hear pronunciation with text-to-speech • Review at the right time with spaced repetition • Practice pronunciation and build confidence • Track your progress with local study history • Continue learning without Wi‑Fi or a mobile connection • Sync selected cards and review results with the bundled Apple Watch app • Use optional local notifications to remember your next review HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose your native language and the language you want to learn. 2. Create vocabulary cards using the details that help you remember. 3. Review due cards every day; Fluent Memory schedules the next review for you. 4. Practice speaking, pronunciation, and recall until words feel automatic. PRIVACY-FIRST BY DESIGN Fluent Memory version 1.0.0 works without an account. Your cards, review history, recordings, drawings, and selected photos remain on your devices. This release does not enable sign-in, cloud backup, cloud synchronization, billing, or subscriptions. Camera, Photos, microphone, and notifications are requested only for the local features you choose to use. Apple Watch support is included in the iPhone app. The Watch app works with a paired iPhone and does not require an internet connection for device-to-device transfer.

Screenshots

HSK Flashcard4 screens
Fluent Memory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fluent Memory at none against HSK Flashcard's 3. Fluent Memory also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support 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

Both are free to download. HSK Flashcard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Fluent Memory asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HSK Flashcard versus Fluent Memory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHSK FlashcardFluent Memory
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndre SuhartantoDanuchon Nawachulakamol

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HSK Flashcard

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • HSK+ Yearly7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • HSK+ Lifetime$9.99
None

Fluent Memory

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HSK Flashcard free?
HSK Flashcard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fluent Memory free?
Fluent Memory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HSK Flashcard or Fluent Memory have ads?
HSK Flashcard shows ads; Fluent Memory does not.

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