Comparison

Yapsu vs PrepareHSK

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

Head to head
About

Yapsu

Practice authentic conversations in Chinese with an AI speaking partner. Engage in dynamic, real-life scenarios and receive feedback on grammar, fluency, and pronunciation. Ideal for learners who want to build confidence and speak Mandarin naturally.

Highlights
  • AI speaking partner for authentic conversations
  • Customizable real-life scenarios
  • Native-like AI responses
  • Actionable feedback on grammar and fluency
  • Tutor Mode with structured lessons
  • Pronunciation review
Features
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Learn Japanese by speaking it. Yapsu is your AI Japanese tutor: talk out loud in short lessons, get live corrections, and build real conversation skills from your very first words. WHY YAPSU Most apps teach you to tap. Yapsu gets you to speak. Every lesson is a real conversation with a friendly AI tutor that listens, replies by voice, and helps you fix mistakes as you go. WHAT YOU GET - Hundreds of speaking lessons across 6 levels, from beginner to intermediate (JLPT N5 to N3) - Live feedback on your grammar, word choice and sentences - Roleplay at the end of each lesson: order food, ask for directions, shop, talk about your day - Reading help with furigana or romaji, plus instant translation - Key words and grammar for every lesson, with quick exercises - A clear path that shows what to learn next - Daily goals, streaks and reminders to keep you on track - Lesson history to see how far you have come HOW IT WORKS 1. Tell us your level, interests and daily goal. Yapsu builds your plan. 2. Open a lesson and answer out loud. You can also type. 3. Your tutor replies, corrects you and moves the conversation forward. 4. Finish with a roleplay and keep your streak going. GREAT FOR - Complete beginners who want to speak from day one - JLPT N5, N4 and N3 learners who need speaking practice - Travelers, anime and drama fans, and anyone who wants to talk with Japanese friends SUBSCRIPTION Yapsu Premium unlocks all lessons and features. Weekly and 3-month plans are available, and eligible new subscribers can start with a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings at any time after purchase. Any unused part of a free trial ends when you buy a subscription. Questions or feedback: hello@yapsu.ai Terms of Use: https://www.yapsu.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.yapsu.ai/privacy

About

PrepareHSK

Features
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PrepareHSK is the all-in-one study companion for the HSK Chinese proficiency exam, from HSK 1 to HSK 6. STUDY YOUR WAY • Flashcards — flip through vocabulary with pinyin and translations • Listening — train your ear with audio comprehension exercises • Reading — build reading speed and character recognition • Writing — practice writing Hanzi from memory • Pinyin — sharpen your pronunciation reading skills • Past Exams — practice with real HSK exam questions TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Follow your results across every exercise type and HSK level. See what you've mastered and what needs more practice. STAY ON TRACK Add the home screen or lock screen widget to see a new character every day. Enable daily reminders to keep your streak alive. FREE & PREMIUM HSK 1 and HSK 2 are completely free, no account needed, no ads. Unlock all levels (HSK 3–6) with a single one-time purchase. WORKS OFFLINE All content is available offline after download. Study on the subway, on a plane, anywhere.

Screenshots

Yapsu4 screens
PrepareHSK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PrepareHSK at none against Yapsu's shown. PrepareHSK also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Yapsu's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). 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. Yapsu sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and PrepareHSK sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yapsu ships an update weekly, PrepareHSK every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Yapsu versus PrepareHSK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYapsuPrepareHSK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUPLAB SG SOFTWARE PTE. LTD.Alessio Lapi

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Yapsu

Subscriptions8
  • Yapsu Premium$7.997 Days
  • Yapsu Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Yapsu Premium$9.997 Days
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  • Yap! Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Yapsu Premium3 Days trial$24.993 Months
  • Yapsu Premium3 Days trial$34.993 Months
  • Yap! Pro Yearly3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Yap! Pro Yearly3 Days trial$99.991 Year
1 purchases

PrepareHSK

One-time1
  • PrepareHSK Premium$12.99

Questions

Is Yapsu free?
Yapsu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PrepareHSK free?
PrepareHSK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Yapsu or PrepareHSK have ads?
Yapsu shows ads; PrepareHSK does not.
Which is updated more often, Yapsu or PrepareHSK?
Yapsu ships an update weekly, and PrepareHSK every 3 weeks. Most recently, Yapsu was updated on October 28, 2026 and PrepareHSK on October 28, 2026.

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