Comparison

TOPIK PassNote vs Skix Echo

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

Skix Echo

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Skix Echo is an AI language-learning app built around one idea: you learn to speak by speaking. FOR PEOPLE WHO - Finished the flashcard apps but still freeze in real conversations - Want to learn only the phrases they will actually use in daily life - Feel too self-conscious to practice pronunciation in front of others KEY FEATURES - Voice Capture: Say a sentence in your native language and AI turns it into personal study material - Echo Lens: Point your camera at text or objects around you and turn them into lessons - AI Roleplay: Practice real scenes โ€” ordering, directions, small talk โ€” in conversation with AI - Pronunciation Coach: Record yourself and get specific, actionable feedback - Learning Path: Daily tasks generated backwards from your goal - SRS Review: Spaced repetition that moves what you learned into long-term memory PRICING Every feature is free for your first 7 days โ€” no payment info required, and the trial never converts into a charge automatically. To continue afterwards, choose an auto-renewable subscription: - Pro (JPY 1,980/month): generous AI usage for daily study - Max (JPY 3,980/month): our highest tier for heavy learners Subscriptions are charged to your Apple ID account and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.skix-echo.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.skix-echo.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

TOPIK PassNote4 screens
Skix Echo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Skix Echo at none against TOPIK PassNote's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. TOPIK PassNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Skix Echo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TOPIK PassNote ships an update every 6 days, Skix Echo every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
TOPIK PassNote versus Skix Echo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOPIK PassNoteSkix Echo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size120 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJinyoung LeeSKIX K.K.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TOPIK PassNote

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$14.99
None

Skix Echo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TOPIK PassNote free?
TOPIK PassNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skix Echo free?
Skix Echo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TOPIK PassNote or Skix Echo have ads?
Neither TOPIK PassNote nor Skix Echo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TOPIK PassNote or Skix Echo?
TOPIK PassNote ships an update every 6 days, and Skix Echo every 5 days. Most recently, TOPIK PassNote was updated on October 16, 2026 and Skix Echo on October 14, 2026.

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