Comparison

HSK Panda vs TOEIC®600英単語

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

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About

HSK Panda

Master Chinese vocabulary with a structured learning system that includes reading, listening, and testing. Earn rewards and track progress with a daily habit-building approach. Focus on words you haven't mastered and practice pronunciation with native speakers.

Highlights
  • Structured learning system
  • Daily habit-building with rewards
  • Text and audio learning modes
  • Focus on unknown words
  • Native Mandarin pronunciation
  • Collectible panda stamps
Features
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Struggling to memorize Chinese vocabulary? HSK Panda is the HSK study app built by an HSK test-taker — for HSK test-takers. Not just flashcards. A full learning system: read it, hear it, test it — until it sticks. Sprint Learning — Build a Daily Habit Follow a 7-day, 29-cell learning map through study, review, and quiz sessions. Earn adorable panda stamps as you clear each cell. The reward system makes you want to come back every single day. Text + Audio: Train Both Skills at Once The Text List shows Chinese characters, pinyin, and meaning together. The Audio Cards play native Mandarin pronunciation — you guess the word before the answer is revealed. Two modes. One powerful result. Focus Only on What You Don't Know Flag words you haven't mastered. They automatically appear in the "Not Yet" tab so you can drill exactly what needs more work — no time wasted on words you already know. Native Chinese Pronunciation, One Tap Away Every word and example sentence is spoken aloud in natural Mandarin Chinese with a single tap. Build accurate pronunciation from day one. 245 Collectible Panda Stamps Unlock 210 everyday panda stamps + 35 special costume stamps as you progress. Share your achievements and motivational quote cards to Instagram, LINE, or X. Pricing HSK Level 1: Free forever — no credit card needed HSK Levels 2–6: Free for words ¥380 / month (auto-renewing subscription for special functions) Cancel anytime from your App Store account settings. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Perfect for: HSK 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 exam preparation Beginners building a Mandarin vocabulary foundation Busy learners who can only study 10–15 minutes a day Business Chinese and professional Mandarin learners Anyone who wants to go beyond tourist phrases Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TOEIC®600英単語

Features
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TOEIC®L&Rのスコアアップを目的とした英単語学習アプリです。ビジネスの資格として有効といわれている、600点以上の獲得を目標としています。 収録単語数は約1700語です。TOEIC®で出題頻度の高いビジネス寄りの単語を中心に選定しています。 このアプリでは即答力を重視しています。即答力を上げることにより、情報処理能力、長文読解力を上げることができます。 中学校卒業レベルで習得すべき基本的な単語は含まれていません。高校卒業レベルの平均的英語力を有している方であれば、本アプリで効率的に学習ができます。 語順は、種別、難易度を考慮して並べています。特に派生語は、まとめて覚えるようになっています。 学習(テスト)の方式は、5択問題、または自己判定(わかる、わからない)のいずれかを選ぶことができます。方式は、学習途中で何度でも変更できます。 テスト結果から各単語の習得度を判定し、間隔反復アルゴリズムに従った自動復習をスケジューリングします。習得度は、正誤判定、回答時間を評価基準としています。 このアプリは音声付きです。単語から意味を判断するテスト以外に、音声のみで意味を判断するテストをすることができます。 すべての単語に短い例文が付いています。例文も音声で聞くことができます。 移動時などに、聞き流しで学習するために、英語-日本語、あるいは英語-例文を連続再生する機能があります。 学習の進捗を確認するのに、習得度で色分けした単語マップを表示できます。 このアプリは完全無料ですが、学習の間に広告動画が入ります。 TOEIC is a registered trademark of Educational Testing Service (ETS) in the United States and other countries. This app is not endorsed or approved by ETS.

Screenshots

HSK Panda3 screens
TOEIC®600英単語4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TOEIC®600英単語 at none against HSK Panda's 1. HSK Panda's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HSK Panda sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. TOEIC®600英単語 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HSK Panda ships an update every 4 days, TOEIC®600英単語 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
HSK Panda versus TOEIC®600英単語: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHSK PandaTOEIC®600英単語
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB138 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHiroshi ChinHiroyuki Watanabe

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HSK Panda

Subscriptions1
  • HSK単語帳プレミアム$1.991 Month
None

TOEIC®600英単語

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HSK Panda free?
HSK Panda is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TOEIC®600英単語 free?
TOEIC®600英単語 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HSK Panda or TOEIC®600英単語 have ads?
Neither HSK Panda nor TOEIC®600英単語 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HSK Panda or TOEIC®600英単語?
HSK Panda ships an update every 4 days, and TOEIC®600英単語 every 2 weeks. Most recently, HSK Panda was updated on October 31, 2026 and TOEIC®600英単語 on October 31, 2026.

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