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HOCMAI Review
Online grade 1-12 courses and exam prep, sold course by course
By AppDuo Editorial Team · Updated
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Our verdict
Suits students who want a path aligned with Vietnamese textbooks or exam prep for grade 6, grade 10 and university entry, taught by teachers over livestream. Course prices are not clearly published, the Google Play rating is only 3.3/5 and the privacy policy has not been revised since 2017.
Best for: Grade 1-12 students who want curriculum-based lectures and tests
Skip it if: Buyers who need a clear all-in price up front for comparison
Pros
- Covers grades 1-12, transition-exam prep and aptitude tests (HSA, TSA, V-ACT)
- iOS and Android apps; the App Store description cites 600+ free practice papers with worked solutions
- Three study modes: recorded lectures, livestreams and a question bank
Cons
- No single price list; the HSA 2027 course page shows its promotional price only as "3.xxx.000"
- Google Play rating of 3.3/5 across about 6.8K reviews, below the App Store's 4.3/5
All pros and cons · Who is it for?
Pros
- A 1900 6933 hotline, a support email and the iChat AI Q&A tool bundled with courses
Cons
- The privacy policy was last revised in 2017 and has no children's section; the App Store label declares data used for tracking
Best for
- Students preparing for grade 6, grade 10, high-school graduation or aptitude-test exams
- Parents who want courses with teachers and fixed livestream schedules
Skip it if
- Learners on a non-Vietnamese curriculum or who need an interface in another language (Vietnamese-only)
Problems it solves
Experience & key features
HOCMAI is the online learning system of Education Investment and Services Joint Stock Company, with a business registration issued in Hanoi on 13 March 2007. Its homepage calls it Vietnam's number one online learning platform and cites about 8.36 million members; this figure is the company's own claim.
Content is organised by grade 1-12 and by exam: grade 6 entry, grade 10 entry, high-school graduation and aptitude tests such as HSA, TSA and V-ACT. The About page describes three study modes: iLearn (recorded lectures), iLIVE (livestreams on a fixed weekly schedule) and iTest (a question bank in the practice room). The Topclass programme claims to be the only online programme certified as conforming to the 2018 General Education Curriculum.
Pricing and value
HOCMAI publishes no single price list. The App Store describes in-app practice papers as free, while full courses are sold separately. The HSA 2027 course page lists an original price of 4,000,000 VND, with a 20% tuition discount and a free exam-prep book set valued at 1,000,000 VND, but shows the discounted price only as "3.xxx.000". Buyers should confirm the actual price, access period and refund terms with HOCMAI before paying.
On history, KrASIA and Vietnam Investment Review reported that Galaxy Media and Entertainment bought a majority stake in HOCMAI in August 2020 at an undisclosed price. Compared with similar platforms, HOCMAI leans toward teacher-led course paths with livestreams rather than a free content library; those who mainly need practice papers and solutions may look at options such as VietJack or OLM.
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Plans & pricing
Prices last verified Nov 10, 2026
Miễn phí / Free
PersonalFree
Per the App Store description, students can take tests and practice papers in the app for free, plus some free supplementary courses and mock exams. The homepage does not spell out what the free tier includes.
Khóa học trả phí (tính theo từng khóa) / Paid courses (priced per course)
PersonalContact sales
There is no single price list; each course is priced separately. For example the HSA 2027 aptitude-test course lists an original price of 4,000,000 VND, a promotional price shown only as "3.xxx.000" and a 2,050,000 VND add-on upgrade bundle. KrASIA (August 2020) reported subscriptions priced from 1 to 3 million VND at the time.
- Free plan limits
- The App Store description says practice papers and solutions can be used free in the app, but full lecture courses and bundled services are purchased.
- Free trial
- No free trial
Cancellation & refunds
The HSA 2027 course page mentions no refund policy or free trial, and no public refund terms were found in the sources read.
Privacy
The website's privacy policy shows a last-edited date of 1 September 2017. It says HOCMAI collects name, birth date, contact details, payment information, device data and video viewing history; processes data on servers located in Vietnam; and shares personal data externally only when the law requires it or the user consents. After a user deletes information it may not be removed immediately from servers and backups. The text has no dedicated section on children's data or retention periods, although most users are school students. The App Store privacy label declares that identifiers and usage data may be used to track users across other companies' apps and websites.
HOCMAI alternatives
6.8/10VietJack
Textbook solutions, exams and courses for grades 1-12
6.7/10VioEdu
FPT's AI-guided practice for primary Math, Vietnamese and English
Frequently asked questions
Is HOCMAI free?
Partly. The App Store describes in-app practice papers and solutions as free, while full lecture courses are paid per course.
How much do HOCMAI courses cost?
Each course has its own price. For example the HSA 2027 course lists 4,000,000 VND originally, with the promotional price shown only as "3.xxx.000"; KrASIA in 2020 cited subscriptions from 1 to 3 million VND.
Does HOCMAI have a mobile app?
Yes. HOCMAI has apps on the App Store (4.3/5) and Google Play (3.3/5, 1M+ downloads).
Who owns HOCMAI?
Per KrASIA and VIR, Galaxy Media and Entertainment bought a majority stake in August 2020; the sources read do not give the current ownership structure.
Review evidence & sources8
Scores
- Ease of use
- 7.0
- Features
- 7.6
- Value for money
- 6.5
- Performance
- 6.5
- Support
- 7.0
- Privacy & security
- 5.5
Why this score
The homepage organises courses by grade and exam, and mobile apps exist. Store ratings diverge: 4.3/5 on the App Store, 3.3/5 on Google Play. The interface is Vietnamese-only.
Why this score
Per the homepage: recorded lectures, livestreams, a question bank, score look-up tools and the iChat AI Q&A tool. Content covers only the Vietnamese school curriculum.
Why this score
A free tier exists, but paid courses have no common price list; the HSA 2027 course lists 4,000,000 VND originally and does not show its full promotional price.
Why this score
A 3.3/5 Google Play rating suggests an uneven app experience, and some App Store reviews complain of slow loading. The sources contain no speed measurements.
Why this score
The homepage lists the 1900 6933 hotline and [email protected]; enrolled students also get iChat for questions. The developer replies to App Store reviews. Sources show no live chat with staff.
Why this score
The policy commits to sharing data only when legally required or with consent. Marked down because it was last revised in 2017, lacks children's-data and retention sections, and the App Store label declares identifiers and usage data used for tracking.
What users say
- App Store (VN)4.3/5 · 1,500
- Google Play (VN)3.3/5 · 6,780
Sources
- Vendor-providedHOCMAI homepageNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedHOCMAI About pageNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedHOCMAI privacy policyNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedHSA 2027 course pageNov 10, 2026
- storeApp Store listing (VN)Nov 10, 2026
- storeGoogle Play listing (VN)Nov 10, 2026
- pressKrASIA (2020-08-28)Nov 10, 2026
- pressVietnam Investment Review (2020-09-10)Nov 10, 2026
Specs & compatibility
- Developer
- Công ty Cổ phần Đầu tư và Dịch vụ Giáo dục (HOCMAI)
- Headquarters
- Vietnam
- Launched
- 2007
- Category
- Education
Capabilities
- Mobile app
- AI features
Platforms
- Web
- iOS
- Android
Interface languages
- Vietnamese
Support
- Phone
- Help center
Change history
- Feature.The HSA 2027 aptitude-test course opened, running through June 2027.
- Company.Galaxy Media and Entertainment acquired a majority stake in HOCMAI, price undisclosed, its first move into education.
- Update.Last-edited date shown on the website's privacy policy.
Full change history (4)
- Company.Date of the business registration of the company behind HOCMAI, issued in Hanoi.
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