Comparison

HanStories vs HanziMemo

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

HanziMemo

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Whether you're just starting out or preparing for HSK 6, HanziMemo gives you everything you need to build a real, lasting Chinese vocabulary, at your own pace, with your own method. Complete HSK 1 to 6 Vocabulary All official HSK words from levels 1 to 6, ready to study from day one. Each word comes with pinyin, translation, example sentences and audio pronunciation. No setup needed, just start learning. Your Flashcards, Your Rules HanziMemo is built around optimized spaced repetition, a scientifically proven learning method that shows you each word at exactly the right moment, just before you forget it. Choose how many words you want to review per session and let the system adapt to your memory automatically. The smarter you study, the less time you waste. Build Your Own Review Lists Create custom decks with any words you want and benefit from the same optimized review schedule. Add vocabulary from your textbook, your teacher or anywhere else. Your personal lists follow the exact same logic as the HSK decks, fully tailored to your needs. A Complete HSK Dictionary Look up any HSK word instantly. Every entry includes pinyin, meaning, example sentences and audio pronunciation. Your personal reference, always at hand. 10 Mock Exams Per HSK Level Practice makes perfect. Each HSK level from 1 to 6 includes 10 full mock exams so you can test yourself under real conditions and track your progress before the official test. Beginner Courses New to Chinese? Start with structured beginner lessons that introduce characters, tones and essential vocabulary step by step. No prior knowledge required. Stories That Grow With You As you progress through HSK levels, new reading stories unlock automatically. Each story is built around the words you have already learned, so you can practice real comprehension without getting lost. Why HanziMemo? HanziMemo combines everything a serious Chinese learner needs in one place. Optimized spaced repetition for long-term memorization. Full HSK 1 to 6 vocabulary with audio. Custom decks that adapt to your goals. 60 mock exams across all HSK levels. Stories that unlock as you grow. A clean, distraction-free interface designed for daily study. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.hanzimemo.app/legal/confidentialite

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

HanStories and HanziMemo are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 HanziMemo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
HanStories versus HanziMemo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHanStoriesHanziMemo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperιΎ™ 程Alice Hitchon

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
2 purchases

HanziMemo

Subscriptions2
  • HanziMemo Premium$5.991 Month
  • HanziMemo Premium$59.991 Year

Questions

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

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