Comparison

HSK Study vs HSK Lockscreen

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

Head to head
About

HSK Study

Learn Chinese vocabulary through real sentences, absorbing grammar and usage in context. Features audio playback, a home screen widget, and comprehensive HSK vocabulary coverage. Unlock all content with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Sentence-based vocabulary learning
  • Audio playback with adjustable speed
  • Home screen widget for daily practice
  • Full HSK 2.0 and 3.0 vocabulary support
  • Built-in HSK dictionary with stroke order
  • Save and review favorite sentences
  • Clean, distraction-free interface
Features
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Learn Chinese vocabulary naturally - by reading real sentences. The app has example sentences for every word in the HSK vocabulary lists, so you absorb grammar and usage in context instead of memorizing isolated words. Choose your level, tap Next, and start reading. SENTENCE-BASED PRACTICE Each card shows a Chinese sentence built around a specific HSK word. Reveal the pinyin romanization and English translation at your own pace, or set them to show automatically. Audio playback lets you hear native pronunciation - adjust the speed from 0.5x to 1.0x to match your comfort level. HOME SCREEN WIDGET Add a widget that displays a random sentence from your selected levels - a gentle nudge to read Chinese throughout the day. Tap it to jump straight into the app. COMPLETE HSK COVERAGE Supports both HSK 2.0 (levels 1โ€“6, 5,000 words) and the new HSK 3.0 (levels 1โ€“7, 11,000+ words). Select one or more levels to focus your study, and switch between versions any time. BUILT-IN HSK DICTIONARY Browse and search every word by character, pinyin, or English meaning. Each word page includes: โ€ข Stroke order animation โ€ข All definitions โ€ข Example sentences with audio โ€ข Stroke count and radical SAVE & REVIEW Bookmark sentences you want to revisit. Your saved collection is always one tap away. DESIGNED FOR FOCUS A clean, dark interface keeps distractions out of the way. No gamification, no streaks - just you and the language. FREE & PAID The app is free to download and includes 30 sentences per HSK level - enough to explore every feature before committing. Unlock all sentences across all levels with a single one-time purchase. No subscription, no recurring charges, ever. Whether you're preparing for the HSK exam or building reading fluency on your own, HSK Study gives you thousands of sentences to practice with at every level.

About

HSK Lockscreen

Features
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HSK Lockscreen puts one exam word on your iPhone Lock Screen and Home Screen. Open the widget gallery, search โ€œHSKโ€, and add HSK Word. Each day (or on a schedule you pick) your widget rotates through your chosen words. Choose a rectangular or Home Screen widget to see hanzi, pinyin and a short meaning; compact styles show less detail. Tap a word to open its details. Study offline with HSK 2.0 vocabulary, no account required. Menus are available in English and Simplified Chinese. Meanings are available in English for all levels and Simplified Chinese for HSK 1โ€“3. Purchases and restores require an App Store connection. Free โ€ข HSK 1 and HSK 2 lists โ€ข Lock Screen widgets: rectangular, inline, circular โ€ข Home Screen widgets: small and medium โ€ข Browse by level, search, and favorites โ€ข Choose the levels to review on your widget Pro โ€” one-time purchase โ€ข Unlock HSK 3โ€“6 word lists, meanings, pronunciation, favorites and widgets โ€ข Restore purchases using the same Apple Account Build a small review habit with quick vocabulary practice throughout your day.

Screenshots

HSK Study4 screens
HSK Lockscreen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HSK Lockscreen at 17.0 against HSK Study's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. HSK Study sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HSK Lockscreen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
HSK Study versus HSK Lockscreen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHSK StudyHSK Lockscreen
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size558 MB4 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVNIL AB็ฃŠ็ฃŠ ๅผ 

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HSK Study

One-time1
  • Full Access$6.99
1 purchases

HSK Lockscreen

One-time1
  • HSK Lockscreen Pro$4.99

Questions

Is HSK Study free?
HSK Study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HSK Lockscreen free?
HSK Lockscreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HSK Study or HSK Lockscreen have ads?
Neither HSK Study nor HSK Lockscreen shows ads.

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