Comparison

HSK Reviso vs Chivoc

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

Head to head
About

HSK Reviso

Features
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Flip, recall, repeat — and master HSK vocabulary one card at a time. Look up any word in the free built-in dictionary, and reinforce every lesson with Pinyin, Handwriting, and Grammar. Terms of Use: https://www.hskreviso.com/en-US/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.hskreviso.com/en-US/privacy

About

Chivoc

Learn Chinese with comprehensive HSK vocabulary, Pinyin, character structure, and handwriting practice. Features interactive tools for pronunciation, listening, and engaging games to reinforce learning.

Highlights
  • HSK vocabulary study (11,000+ words)
  • Pinyin and pronunciation practice
  • Interactive character structure exploration
  • Handwriting practice with stroke order
  • Listening comprehension exercises
  • Vocabulary reinforcement games
  • Grammar lessons with practice modes
Features
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Chivoc brings HSK vocabulary, Pinyin, Chinese character structure, handwriting, listening practice, and learning games into one focused multilingual app. Study more than 11,000 words across HSK 1–9, practise pronunciation and writing, and explore how Chinese sounds and characters are built through interactive learning tools. EXPLORE PINYIN AND PRONUNCIATION • Build complete syllables with the Pinyin Spelling Keyboard by combining initials, finals, and tones • Tap Pinyin keys to hear clear pronunciation • Rotate the Pinyin Wheel to align sounds and explore valid Pinyin combinations • Learn and practise the four tones and neutral tone • Download a Pinyin audio package containing 1,305 pronunciation recordings • Manage and update downloaded audio resources from your profile DISCOVER HOW CHINESE CHARACTERS ARE BUILT • Explore 74 common radicals with interactive Radical Pull Cards • Learn radicals through colourful illustrations and visual associations • Swipe through component cards to see how different parts combine inside Chinese characters • View each character’s Pinyin, pronunciation, and meaning • Explore 50 phonetic families with the Phonetic Wheels • Rotate radicals around each phonetic component to discover related characters • Learn the pronunciation, meaning, and example words for each character BUILD YOUR HSK VOCABULARY • Study more than 11,000 words across HSK 1–9 • View Chinese characters, Pinyin, part of speech, and translations • Listen to clear word audio with replay • Choose the HSK levels you want to study • Set daily learning goals and track your progress PRACTISE IN DIFFERENT WAYS • Chinese-to-meaning exercises • Meaning-to-Chinese exercises • Audio recognition • Fill-in-the-blank practice • Handwriting from Chinese characters, audio, meanings, and missing characters • Review mistakes and strengthen difficult vocabulary UNDERSTAND EVERY STROKE • Follow guided stroke order and character outlines • Use stroke hints, undo, and rewrite controls • Compare your handwriting with the standard character • Practise writing characters in multiple learning modes TURN REVIEW INTO PLAY • Connection games • Word-matching challenges • Climbing word-wall practice • Reinforce vocabulary through short and engaging activities DOWNLOAD ONLY WHAT YOU NEED • Download vocabulary packs for HSK 1–9 • Download and update the Pinyin pronunciation package • Manage downloaded resources from your profile • Keep your learning progress and resources organised in one place MASTER CHINESE GRAMMAR Build a strong foundation with 605 carefully organized grammar points across progressive levels. Each lesson includes clear explanations, practical sentence patterns, pinyin, translations, example sentences, and audio with adjustable playback speeds. Reinforce what you learn through three focused practice modes: • Fill in the blank • Chinese reading comprehension • Chinese-to-native-language translation Complete lessons, unlock new courses, and track your progress as you advance from essential structures to more complex Chinese grammar. LEARN IN YOUR LANGUAGE Choose your preferred interface language: • English (U.S. and UK) • Simplified Chinese • Vietnamese • Russian • French • Spanish • Korean • Japanese • Greek • Arabic • German • Portuguese • Italian • Thai Whether you are beginning with Pinyin, preparing for the HSK, practising Chinese handwriting, or exploring the structure of Chinese characters, Chivoc gives you the tools to learn step by step. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Chivoc Terms of Service: https://www.chivoc.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.chivoc.com/privacy/

Screenshots

HSK Reviso4 screens
Chivoc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Chivoc at 15.1 against HSK Reviso's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Reviso sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Chivoc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HSK Reviso ships an update every 5 days, Chivoc every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HSK Reviso versus Chivoc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHSK RevisoChivoc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size350 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer健 陈佳 郭

In-app purchases

4 purchases

HSK Reviso

Subscriptions3
  • Prime Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Prime 6-Month$24.996 Months
  • Prime Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Prime Lifetime$59.99
3 purchases

Chivoc

Subscriptions3
  • Chivoc Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Chivoc Premium 6 Months$9.996 Months
  • Chivoc Premium Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year

Questions

Is HSK Reviso free?
HSK Reviso is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chivoc free?
Chivoc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HSK Reviso or Chivoc have ads?
Neither HSK Reviso nor Chivoc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HSK Reviso or Chivoc?
HSK Reviso ships an update every 5 days, and Chivoc every 3 days. Most recently, HSK Reviso was updated on September 14, 2026 and Chivoc on September 16, 2026.

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