# HSK Master vs Mandarin Path

The clearest difference is ads: Mandarin Path at none against HSK Master's shown. HSK Master's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HSK Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mandarin Path sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | HSK Master | Mandarin Path |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JIHUN JO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855392770) | [Junhong Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838440937) |

## What reviewers say

### HSK Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsk-master/id6756893592)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Mandarin Path

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandarin-path/id6770405942)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Everyday Mandarin Plus | $2.99 | one-time |
| Travel & Food Plus | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HSK Master free?

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

### Is Mandarin Path free?

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

### Do HSK Master or Mandarin Path have ads?

HSK Master shows ads; Mandarin Path does not.

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