# ContextCards vs TOPIK Note

The clearest difference is ads: ContextCards at none against TOPIK Note's shown. ContextCards also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). TOPIK Note's advantage is ratings volume (37 vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ContextCards sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and TOPIK Note sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ContextCards holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TOPIK Note has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ContextCards ships an update fortnightly, TOPIK Note every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ContextCards | TOPIK Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contextcards/id6756090177/reviews)** | [4.8 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topik-note/id6761920888/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 36 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tim Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480802735) | [Jihoon LEE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885842090) |

## What reviewers say

### ContextCards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contextcards/id6756090177)

Master vocabulary with AI-generated, real-world example sentences. This app uses smart spaced repetition and HD audio to help you learn grammar, nuance, and usage naturally. Organize words into custom decks or explore community-created ones.

**Highlights:** AI-powered dynamic context sentences, Smart spaced repetition (FSRS algorithm), HD neural audio for pronunciation, Customizable deck management, Community deck sharing, Guided learning with frequency lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ContextCards Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| ContextCards Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |


### TOPIK Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topik-note/id6761920888)

Master Korean vocabulary for the TOPIK exam with intelligent spaced repetition and diverse learning methods. Practice with real exam questions and track your progress with detailed statistics. Tailored to all TOPIK levels, this app ensures efficient study by focusing on words that matter most.

**Highlights:** Spaced repetition system (SM-2), 4 learning methods per word, Audio pronunciation for words and sentences, Native Korean definitions and examples, Practice with real TOPIK exam questions, Progress tracking and statistics, Multi-language interface

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $10.99 | per month |
| Premium (Annual) | $64.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime - 60% OFF | $31.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime - 50% OFF | $39.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime - 30% OFF | $55.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ContextCards free?

ContextCards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TOPIK Note free?

TOPIK Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ContextCards or TOPIK Note?

ContextCards is rated higher. ContextCards averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TOPIK Note averages 4.8 from 37 ratings.

### Do ContextCards or TOPIK Note have ads?

TOPIK Note shows ads; ContextCards does not.

### Which is updated more often, ContextCards or TOPIK Note?

ContextCards ships an update fortnightly, and TOPIK Note every 4 days. Most recently, ContextCards was updated on September 18, 2026 and TOPIK Note on September 23, 2026.

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