Comparison

CHSK vs HanKa (汉卡)

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Mock HSK exams with timer
  • Targeted listening, reading, writing practice
  • Bilingual vocabulary flashcards
  • Timed word matching game
  • Grammar points index and search
Features
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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.

About

HanKa (汉卡)

Features
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Learn Chinese characters and pinyin, level by level, with the new official HSK 3.0 standard (11,000 words, levels 1 through 7-9). HanKa turns vocabulary memorization into a simple gesture: flip the card, then swipe right if you know it, left if you don't. The spaced repetition algorithm handles the rest: words you know come back less and less often, while the stubborn ones return within minutes. SMART FLASHCARDS - The complete official HSK 3.0 vocabulary: simplified and traditional characters, pinyin, translations in English, French, Vietnamese, Thai and Russian - Spaced repetition (SM-2): review less, remember more - Two modes: characters on the front, or pinyin on the front - Pinyin hints below characters, on by default for HSK 1-2 - Mandarin audio pronunciation on every card FIND YOUR LEVEL - Pick the HSK level you're preparing, from HSK 1 to HSK 7-9 - Not sure where you stand? The placement test estimates your level in minutes STAY MOTIVATED - Daily goal and day streak - 18 achievements to unlock - Per-level quizzes: character → meaning, meaning → character, and listening comprehension - A gentle daily reminder (never sent if you've already studied) - "Word of the hour" lock screen widget (Premium): a character, its pinyin and translation, refreshed every hour BUILT FOR YOU - 100% offline: study on the subway, on a plane, anywhere - No account required, no data collected - Interface in English, French, Vietnamese, Thai and Russian, detected automatically - Comfortable on iPhone and iPad - Design inspired by traditional China: cinnabar red, gold and rice paper FREE, PREMIUM IF YOU WANT HSK 1 is completely free, along with the first 100 words of every other level. A single one-time purchase unlocks everything, forever. No subscription. HanKa is built on the official HSK 3.0 word lists, the standard in effect since July 2026. Perfect for exam prep, daily review, or simply (re)discovering Mandarin. 加油!

Screenshots

CHSK4 screens
HanKa (汉卡)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CHSK at none against HanKa (汉卡)'s 1. CHSK also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). HanKa (汉卡)'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. HanKa (汉卡) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CHSK asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CHSK ships an update every 3 days, HanKa (汉卡) every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
CHSK versus HanKa (汉卡): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCHSKHanKa (汉卡)
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB26 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperWuxi Wudao Matrix Information Technology Co., LtdCyrille Varin

In-app purchases

None

CHSK

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HanKa (汉卡)

One-time1
  • HanKa Premium$3.99

Questions

Is CHSK free?
CHSK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HanKa (汉卡) free?
HanKa (汉卡) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CHSK or HanKa (汉卡) have ads?
Neither CHSK nor HanKa (汉卡) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CHSK or HanKa (汉卡)?
CHSK ships an update every 3 days, and HanKa (汉卡) every 2 months. Most recently, CHSK was updated on October 25, 2026 and HanKa (汉卡) on October 24, 2026.

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