CHSK vs Chá
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CHSK
Prepare for HSK Chinese proficiency tests from levels 1 to 6 with mock exams, targeted practice modules, and vocabulary flashcards. Engage in word matching games and access a comprehensive grammar list with search functionality.
- Mock HSK exams with timer
- Targeted listening, reading, writing practice
- Bilingual vocabulary flashcards
- Timed word matching game
- Grammar points index and search
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CHSK is a preparation app for the HSK exam, levels 1 to 6. -Mock exams Complete past papers with a 90-minute timer. Listening, reading and writing appear in the order used in the exam. -Targeted practice Practise listening, reading or writing on their own, sorted by level and question type. -Daily Words Vocabulary flashcards in both directions, Chinese to English and English to Chinese. -Word Match Match 20 Chinese words to their meanings against a timer. -Grammar list Grammar points for HSK 1 to 6, with an index and search.
Chá
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Chá is an aesthetic flashcard app for learning Mandarin Chinese, one character at a time. Study the official HSK vocabulary (levels 1–6) with clean, distraction-free cards. Each card shows the character, pinyin with proper tone marks, the most common meaning, and a natural example sentence — with on-device audio pronunciation. FEATURES • Official HSK 3.0 word lists (HSK 1–6) • Standard, book-correct pinyin with tone marks • Clear, concise definitions — the meanings you actually need • Natural example sentences for every word • On-device pronunciation audio (no internet required) • Spaced-repetition review to remember what you learn • Favorites, streaks, and study history • A daily "Test your Chinese" reminder to keep your streak going • Share aesthetic flashcards as images or video • Home screen and Lock Screen widgets PRIVACY FIRST No accounts, no sign-in, no tracking. All your progress stays on your device. Whether you're starting from zero or pushing toward HSK 6, Chá makes daily Chinese practice calm, focused, and genuinely aesthetic.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CHSK at 17.0 against Chá'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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CHSK ships an update every 5 days, Chá every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CHSK | Chá |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wuxi Wudao Matrix Information Technology Co., Ltd | Wiktoria Wisniewska |
In-app purchases
CHSK
No in-app purchases
Chá
No in-app purchases









