HanziMemo vs Hanvera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
HanziMemo
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Build your Mandarin vocabulary and work towards your HSK goals with HanziMemo. Flashcards, spaced repetition, stories and mock exams bring words together in different ways to help them stick! FLASHCARDS THAT BRING WORDS TO LIFE Study characters, pinyin and meanings. Listen to pronunciation and explore example sentences to understand how words are used in context! REVIEWS AT YOUR OWN PACE Spaced repetition schedules words based on your answers. Choose your HSK level and personalise your review modes, including recognition, writing and pronunciation! A FOUNDATION IN MANDARIN Explore pinyin, tones and characters to build a solid foundation, one step at a time! STORIES BEYOND THE FLASHCARDS Meet vocabulary again in stories suited to your level and connect the words you learn with meaningful contexts! HSK MOCK EXAMS Practise with mock exams and check your results to see what needs more attention! YOUR WORDS, YOUR LISTS Browse the HSK dictionary, create personal vocabulary lists and add your own flashcards to focus on the words that matter to you! HanziMemo is available in English and French. From your first character to your next review, grow your Mandarin a little every day! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.hanzimemo.app/legal/confidentialite
Hanvera
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Hanvera helps you practice Mandarin Chinese vocabulary with pinyin, tones, and spaced repetition. WHY HANVERA? β’ Tone Trainer β hear Mandarin and identify the correct tone β’ HSK-aligned word lists β structured path from HSK 1 upward β’ 4 practice modes β flashcards, listening, pinyin dictation, tone identification β’ Spaced repetition β words you struggle with come back sooner β’ Clear plans β Basic for HSK 2; Plus & Yearly for every Pro HSK level we ship PRACTICE MODES 1. Flashcards β see the character, recall the meaning 2. Listen & Meaning β hear Chinese, pick the English answer 3. Pinyin Dictation β hear Chinese, type the pinyin 4. Tone Trainer β identify the correct tone (Pro) FREE TIER β’ Complete HSK 1 β’ Limited practice rounds per day (guest or signed-in free account) PRO BASIC ($2.99/month; eligible new subscribers: $0.99 first month) β’ HSK 2 vocabulary β’ Unlimited practice β’ Tone Trainer β’ iCloud progress backup PRO PLUS ($4.99/month) & PRO YEARLY ($39.99/year) β’ Everything in Pro Basic β’ All Pro HSK levels available in the app (HSK 2β4 now; HSK 5β6 included when released, at no extra charge) Built for beginners and HSK learners who want focused vocabulary practice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hanvera at every 10 days against HanziMemo's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. HanziMemo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Hanvera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
HanziMemo ships an update every 2 months, Hanvera every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HanziMemo | Hanvera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alice Hitchon | εδΈ ε |
In-app purchases
HanziMemo
- HanziMemo Premium$5.991 Month
- HanziMemo Premium$59.991 Year
Hanvera
- Pro Basic Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Pro Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$39.991 Year









