Comparison

HanStories vs TOPIK PassNote

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

Head to head
About

HanStories

Features
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Learn Chinese through timeless myths and fables! Discover classic stories like The Tortoise and the Hare (ιΎŸε…”θ΅›θ·‘) and NΓΌwa Mends the Sky (ε₯³ε¨²θ‘₯倩). Each tale comes with accurate Pinyin, making pronunciation easy for beginners. Perfect for kids and adult learners who love culture and storytelling. Read, listen, and build your vocabulary naturallyβ€”one legend at a time. Download now and start your Chinese journey with the magic of ancient wisdom.

About

TOPIK PassNote

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Pass TOPIK with a question bank built by Koreans β€” 110 full mock tests, 14,000+ questions & study cards. TOPIK PassNote is a TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) prep app for TOPIK I and TOPIK II: mock tests, vocabulary, grammar, and listening practice in one app. Every question and explanation is reviewed and verified by native Koreans β€” 100% original, no scraped past papers. WHAT YOU GET β€’ 110 full-length TOPIK mock tests (TOPIK I & II) = 9,200 questions β€’ 4,156 vocabulary cards + 519 grammar cards on the pass path β€’ 500 listening clips with native-quality Korean audio β€’ 14,000+ questions & study cards in total β€’ Questions are 100% in Korean, just like the real exam β€” explanations in English WHY TOPIK PASSNOTE β€’ Made by Koreans β€” 100% original content, copyright-safe. No copied official papers. β€’ Every question explained: why the answer is right, why each distractor is a trap. β€’ Missed questions automatically become review cards β€” attack your weak spots. β€’ SRS (spaced repetition) schedules each review right before you forget. β€’ A level test shows your current level and where to start. β€’ Offline-friendly and light on low-end Android devices. β€’ A calm, respectful study experience β€” no aggressive late-night reminders. PRICING Pay once, keep it forever. No subscription, no ads, no hidden fees. TRY IT FREE FIRST 4 full mock tests + 500 study cards + a level test, completely free. Unlock everything only when you're convinced. Perfect for TOPIK I & II prep, scholarships and study in Korea, working in Korea, or getting serious about Korean beyond K-pop and K-dramas. TOPIK practice test Β· TOPIK mock test Β· Korean proficiency test Β· learn Korean Β· Korean listening practice β€» Listening audio is AI-synthesized at native-speaker quality. β€» This app is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by NIIED or the official TOPIK administration. "TOPIK" is used only to describe the exam this app helps you prepare for.

Screenshots

HanStories4 screens
TOPIK PassNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TOPIK PassNote at every 6 days against HanStories's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. HanStories sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and TOPIK PassNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HanStories ships an update every 6 weeks, TOPIK PassNote every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
HanStories versus TOPIK PassNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHanStoriesTOPIK PassNote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB120 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperιΎ™ 程Jinyoung Lee

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HanStories

Subscriptions3
  • Chinese Story Monthly Membership$1.991 Month
  • Chinese Story Quarterly Membership$3.993 Months
  • Chinese Story Yearly Membership$9.991 Year
1 purchases

TOPIK PassNote

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$14.99

Questions

Is HanStories free?
HanStories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TOPIK PassNote free?
TOPIK PassNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HanStories or TOPIK PassNote have ads?
Neither HanStories nor TOPIK PassNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HanStories or TOPIK PassNote?
HanStories ships an update every 6 weeks, and TOPIK PassNote every 6 days. Most recently, HanStories was updated on November 5, 2026 and TOPIK PassNote on November 6, 2026.

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