Language Alarm vs HSK Mastery
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Language Alarm
Wake up to new vocabulary in 14 languages with native pronunciation. This app offers customizable word lists and sequential learning, perfect for language enthusiasts. It features smart lock screen alarms and a home screen widget for convenient daily practice.
- 14 Languages supported
- 3 Difficulty Levels
- Native pronunciation
- Customizable word lists
- Sequential daily learning
- Smart lock screen alarms
- Home screen widget
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Wake up smarter with Language Alarm! Learn a new language naturally by waking up to vocabulary words in 14 languages with native pronunciation powered by Google Text-to-Speech. Features: • 14 Languages including Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Italian, and more • 3 Difficulty Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • Native Pronunciation with Google TTS • Custom Word Lists • Sequential Learning - new word each day • Smart Lock Screen Alarms • Home Screen Widget • Dark Mode Support Perfect for language learners, students, travelers, and polyglots! Download now and start learning naturally!
HSK Mastery
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Master Chinese vocabulary from HSK 1 to HSK 6 with HSK Mastery — the most comprehensive flashcard and quiz app for serious learners. Whether you're a complete beginner or preparing for the HSK exam, Daily Chinese adapts to your level and keeps you progressing every day. SMART LEARNING SYSTEM 4,500+ vocabulary words across all 6 HSK levels Multiple-choice quizzes with instant feedback Progressive unlocking: master lower levels to unlock higher ones Track every word you've mastered STUDY IN YOUR LANGUAGE Support for 16 translation languages: English, Deutsch, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Portugues, Turkce, Русский, Mongol, Arabic, Korean, Thai, Japanese, Indonesian, Georgian, Armenian TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Daily streak counter to keep you motivated XP points system Detailed statistics per HSK level PREMIUM FEATURES Detailed statistics and progress charts for all HSK levels Wrong answer review: revisit words you missed until you master them Toggle Pinyin on/off to make quizzes harder HOW IT WORKS Choose your starting HSK level Take multiple-choice vocabulary quizzes Master words to unlock the next level Track your progress and review mistakes Build a daily streak and climb to HSK 6! Start learning Chinese today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://hskmastery.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://hskmastery.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: HSK Mastery at none against Language Alarm's shown. Language Alarm's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Language Alarm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HSK Mastery sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Language Alarm ships an update every 5 days, HSK Mastery fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Language Alarm | HSK Mastery |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WARREN JAMES ANDERSON | Burak Dalkiran |
In-app purchases
Language Alarm
- Remove Ads$2.99
HSK Mastery
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
