Comparison

TOPIK PassNote vs Lyst.

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

Head to head
About

TOPIK PassNote

Features
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Pass TOPIK with a question bank built by Koreans — 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 — 100% original, no scraped past papers. WHAT YOU GET • 110 full-length TOPIK mock tests (TOPIK I & II) = 9,200 questions • 4,156 vocabulary cards + 519 grammar cards on the pass path • 500 listening clips with native-quality Korean audio • 14,000+ questions & study cards in total • Questions are 100% in Korean, just like the real exam — explanations in English WHY TOPIK PASSNOTE • Made by Koreans — 100% original content, copyright-safe. No copied official papers. • Every question explained: why the answer is right, why each distractor is a trap. • Missed questions automatically become review cards — attack your weak spots. • SRS (spaced repetition) schedules each review right before you forget. • A level test shows your current level and where to start. • Offline-friendly and light on low-end Android devices. • A calm, respectful study experience — 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 · TOPIK mock test · Korean proficiency test · learn Korean · Korean listening practice ※ Listening audio is AI-synthesized at native-speaker quality. ※ 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.

About

Lyst.

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Lyst.(リスト)は、単語帳・一問一答・長文読解・リスニングをひとつにまとめた学習アプリです。日本語・韓国語・英語の語学学習から、歴史・理科など全科目の暗記まで、これひとつで完結します。 ■ スワイプでサクサク覚える ・カードを左右にスワイプして「覚えた/まだ」を仕分け ・習熟度は「にがて/あいまい/バッチリ」で自動管理。苦手なカードから優先出題 ・ランダムテストで定着チェック。正答率・解答時間・連続記録を記録 ■ 単語帳(語学) ・辞書連携で意味・品詞を自動補完(英語・韓国語・日本語) ・読み上げ音声は端末内で生成。オフラインでも再生できます ・形態素解析で読み・品詞を色分け表示 ■ 一問一答・暗記カード(全科目) ・日本史・世界史・生物・化学など、どんな科目の一問一答も作成可能 ・写真カードで図表やノートもそのまま暗記 ・用語を長押しすると、AIが分かりやすく解説 ■ 長文リーダー ・英語・韓国語の長文を文ごとに対訳表示 ・わからない単語は長押しでそのまま単語帳に追加 ・AI要約・文法Q&A・文構造解析(SVOC)で精読をサポート ■ リスニング ・作成したリストを音声プレイヤーで聞き流し学習 ■ AIは「選べる3系統」 ・端末内ローカルAI / Apple Intelligence / お手持ちのAPIキー(OpenAI・Google・Anthropic) ・どれを使うか、優先順位も自分で設定できます ・AIを使わなくても、中核機能はすべて利用できます ■ 続けられる仕組み ・連続学習記録・週間ヒートマップ・学習時間の統計 ・ロック画面のLive Activityとリマインド通知で、記録が途絶える前にお知らせ ■ プライバシー最優先 ・サインインしなければ、学習データは端末内にのみ保存されます ・読み上げ・形態素解析・翻訳・ローカルAIは端末内で処理 ・APIキーは端末のキーチェーンにのみ保存され、外部に送信されません ■ 料金 ・基本機能は無料でご利用いただけます(広告表示あり。一部リストの作成数に上限) ・Pro: 広告非表示・作成無制限(サブスクリプションまたは買い切り) 対応: iPhone / iOS 18.1以上 利用規約: https://lifeistudy.com/terms.html プライバシーポリシー: https://lifeistudy.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

TOPIK PassNote4 screens
Lyst.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TOPIK PassNote at none against Lyst.'s shown. TOPIK PassNote also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. TOPIK PassNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lyst. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TOPIK PassNote ships an update every 6 days, Lyst. every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
TOPIK PassNote versus Lyst.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOPIK PassNoteLyst.
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB592 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJinyoung LeeYuta Kusaka

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TOPIK PassNote

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$14.99
3 purchases

Lyst.

Subscriptions2
  • Lyst. Pro 月額$1.991 Month
  • Lyst. Pro 年額$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lyst. Pro 買い切り$29.99

Questions

Is TOPIK PassNote free?
TOPIK PassNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lyst. free?
Lyst. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TOPIK PassNote or Lyst. have ads?
Lyst. shows ads; TOPIK PassNote does not.
Which is updated more often, TOPIK PassNote or Lyst.?
TOPIK PassNote ships an update every 6 days, and Lyst. every 4 days. Most recently, TOPIK PassNote was updated on October 31, 2026 and Lyst. on October 24, 2026.

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