Comparison

HSK Study vs Chá

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

Head to head
About

HSK Study

Features
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Learn Mandarin the smart, structured way with HSK Study. Whether you’re preparing for the official HSK exam or building practical everyday vocabulary, HSK Study makes learning clear, focused, and motivating. Built around the latest 2021 HSK word lists, the app guides you from complete beginner to advanced proficiency using clean flashcards, natural audio, and adaptive study tools. Key Features Complete HSK 2021 Vocabulary * Explore more than 5,000 words across HSK Bands 1–6, fully aligned with the latest official syllabus. Flashcards with Clear Audio * Review characters, pinyin, and English meanings. Tap any card to hear natural Mandarin pronunciation. Smart Spaced Repetition * Study at the right time with an adaptive review system designed to strengthen long-term memory. Swipe-Based Review * Swipe right for words you know, left for words you want to revisit, or tap to flip cards for pronunciation and extra detail. Learn by Category * Words are grouped into meaningful themes such as Food, Numbers, Travel, Education, and Daily Life. Track Your Progress * See your learning progress across HSK levels, categories, and review sessions. Thoughtful, Accessible Design * Designed for learners of all ages, with large cards, clean layouts, and flexible options that support different learning styles. Why HSK Study? Many language apps try to do everything. HSK Study focuses on what matters. It’s purpose-built for Mandarin learners who want clarity, structure, and steady progress — whether you’re preparing for the HSK exam or building a strong vocabulary foundation. From your first HSK 1 words to advanced HSK 6 vocabulary, HSK Study helps you learn confidently, consistently, and at your own pace.

About

Chá

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Chá is an aesthetic flashcard app for learning Mandarin Chinese, one character at a time. Study the official HSK vocabulary (levels 1–6) with clean, distraction-free cards. Each card shows the character, pinyin with proper tone marks, the most common meaning, and a natural example sentence — with on-device audio pronunciation. FEATURES • Official HSK 3.0 word lists (HSK 1–6) • Standard, book-correct pinyin with tone marks • Clear, concise definitions — the meanings you actually need • Natural example sentences for every word • On-device pronunciation audio (no internet required) • Spaced-repetition review to remember what you learn • Favorites, streaks, and study history • A daily "Test your Chinese" reminder to keep your streak going • Share aesthetic flashcards as images or video • Home screen and Lock Screen widgets PRIVACY FIRST No accounts, no sign-in, no tracking. All your progress stays on your device. Whether you're starting from zero or pushing toward HSK 6, Chá makes daily Chinese practice calm, focused, and genuinely aesthetic.

Screenshots

HSK Study4 screens
Chá3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chá at none against HSK Study's 4. Chá also leads on ads (none vs shown). HSK Study's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price 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. HSK Study sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Chá asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
HSK Study versus Chá: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHSK StudyChá
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size270 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeon Pixel StudiosWiktoria Wisniewska

In-app purchases

4 purchases

HSK Study

One-time4
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • HSK Study Premium$7.99
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  • Large Tip$9.99
None

Chá

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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