# Hangeul 101 - Learn Korean Alphabet

> Learn Korean alphabet (Hangeul) with mnemonics, audio, and quizzes. (iPhone/iPad app by Ubik Technology LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangeul-101-learn-korean-alphabet/id512321556 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ubik Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/512321559)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 116 App Store ratings · 104 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2012-09-26
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangeul-101-learn-korean-alphabet/id512321556/reviews.md

## What is Hangeul 101?

Starting to learn Korean?  
This is the the most effective app for mastering Hangeul 
Learn the Korean alphabet Hangeul (Hangul) with visual and verbal mnemonic. Learn alphabet and vocabulary words with romanization and audio pronunciation.  Practice and track your learning progress with our smart quiz system.

Features: 
I. Total 40 letters from modern Korean 
* 24 Basic Consonants and Vowels 
* 16 Compound Consonants and Vowels 
* 80 word examples
II.140 Syllables with all syllables structure format
III. Korean keyboard tutor 
* 28 basic exercises
- Free Audio Pronunciation 
* For Vowels, Consonants and word examples 
IV. Quiz System 
* Multiple Choices and Fill in the Blank 
V. Pie Chart Graph to show your Quiz results

In-App Purchase :
- 140 syllables audio
- Ads removal
- Full access to Korean Keyboard with 108 exercises of words and phrases
- Quiz for Syllables and 3 random quiz using audio, romanization or Korean.
- Vocabulary card view with function to pronounce word with each syllable

## Key features

- Learn Hangeul with mnemonics
- Audio pronunciation for letters and words
- Vocabulary examples with romanization
- Smart quiz system with progress tracking
- Korean keyboard tutor
- Syllable structure learning

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free, syllable audio, keyboard & quiz upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Hangeul 101?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use and understand interface
- 🎯 Effective for learning Hangul alphabet quickly
- 📝 Quiz modes help with memorization and testing
- 🔊 Audio pronunciation guides with examples
- ⌨️ Keyboard practice feature
- 📊 Clear visual charts and tables
- 🚀 Fast learning progress for beginners
- 💪 Multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank quiz options

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required for full features
- 🔊 Computer-generated voices sound unnatural
- 📚 Limited to alphabet only, no grammar or vocabulary
- 🎨 Boring black and white design
- 🔤 Over-reliance on romanization
- ❌ Inaccurate English pronunciation approximations
- ⚠️ Missing complex vowels and diphthongs
- 📱 App resets when switching between apps

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes after 1-2 samples
- Quiz results show incorrect answers as wrong
- Buttons not responding to input
- Sound/audio not working properly
- App completely non-functional after updates
- Cannot open practice lessons
- Jamo application under Learn section doesn't work
- Spell-check interferes with text input during tests

**Most requested features**

- Add double consonants and diphthong combinations
- Include basic grammar and vocabulary lessons
- Add color to interface for better engagement
- Option to remove romanization from quizzes
- Audio playback during flashcard mode
- Printable vowel and consonant tables
- Tutorial for app navigation
- Ability to input custom words and sentences
- Ad-free paid version option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 104)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangeul-101-learn-korean-alphabet/id512321556/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing app!

*2025-09-01*

I downloaded it about two weeks ago and it’s helped me learn hanguel a lot better! I already knew a small amount because I’ve been using duo but still almost a beginner. It has a test mode which I use often but you can also go through the slides of all the letters with the pronunciation, and what English letter it sounds like, and it even gives you examples of words with this letter. My average is 6/10 letters correct but the other day I got to 8/10 and I’m so happy to be seeing improvement. I have nothing bad to say about this app. It does only teach the Korean alphabet so not the most helpful for learning the language but it’s definitely great just for learning the alphabet.

### 1/5 — Bruh

*2023-02-07, version 1.6.2*

You have to pay for like 1 more quiz. BRUH

### 3/5 — Great for Beginners

*2022-05-26, version 1.6.2*

This app is good for beginners just starting to learn Hangul however, it’s missing consonant vowel combinations for complex vowels (diphthongs), which is kind of a big omission, and the paid version only comes with a couple of examples for each Hangeul letter or letter combination. Because Korean has so many sound changes it would be better to provide more examples so an intermediate learner could create complex syllables and explore how Korean sound change rules apply at the level of both syllables and words.

### 3/5 — Cannot reach support

*2021-05-30, version 1.6.2*

Some syllables are missing

### 1/5 — Used to be a good app but not anymore

*2021-04-21, version 1.6.2*

I used the app a few years ago to practing my korean sentence structure and all of that. I deleted it once I felt confident. Needless to say I was very disappointed when I downloaded it again only to realize that nothing works. You can't open any of the practice lessons. It's a major glitch that is horribly affecting a really good app. Don't waste your time downloading it.

### 3/5 — Ehh ok

*2020-07-24*

So apparently, hearing the sounds of the syllables is off limits. The quizzes are ok, but they glitch and say you got it wrong when it was right, not to mention you only have a limited amount you can be quizzed on, because the rest you have to pay for. It’s not horrible, but it’s not the best.

### 4/5 — Basics

*2020-07-16, version 1.6.2*

Helps with learning basics, keyboard is great.

### 5/5 — 💜💜

*2020-03-15, version 1.6.2*

it’s perfect!

### 5/5 — I recommend this .

*2020-01-28*

I love this app. Easy to work and understand also .

### 5/5 — Great!

*2019-10-12, version 1.6.2*

Very good app! Very helpful thank you :)

## Frequently asked questions about Hangeul 101

### What does Hangeul 101 teach?

Hangeul 101 focuses on teaching the Korean alphabet, known as Hangeul or Hangul. It covers all 40 basic and compound consonants and vowels, along with 80 word examples and 140 syllable structures. The app uses visual and verbal mnemonics to aid learning.

### How does the app help with learning pronunciation?

The app provides free audio pronunciation for vowels, consonants, and word examples. For a more comprehensive experience, in-app purchases unlock audio for all 140 syllables and allow for word pronunciation within the vocabulary card view.

### What kind of practice exercises are available?

The app includes a smart quiz system with multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank questions to test your knowledge. There is also a Korean keyboard tutor with basic exercises. In-app purchases unlock quizzes for syllables and random quizzes combining audio, romanization, and Korean.

### Is Hangeul 101 free to use?

The app is free to download and offers basic learning features. However, certain advanced features like full syllable audio, ad removal, and expanded keyboard exercises are available through in-app purchases.

### What are the benefits of using the Korean keyboard tutor?

The Korean keyboard tutor helps you become familiar with typing in Korean. It includes 28 basic exercises to get you started. With an in-app purchase, you can unlock full access to the keyboard with 108 exercises covering words and phrases.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.2 — 2016-03-23

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

In App purchase not recognized and properly restore

### 1.6.1 — 2016-03-21

- Fix stability issue
- Allow background music with speech

### 1.6 — 2015-01-03

I. Basic version
- New words added for Jamo example.
- Improved UI layout of Jamo card
- Implemented iOS based Text-to-Speech technology
- New speak button in Keyboard section
- Re-categorize Keyboard section  

II. In-app purchase
- Added flashcards view for browsing all vocabularies in
  Jamo and Keyboard section.
-  New vocabulary card view provides variety of speech setting.

### 1.5 — 2014-05-19

- Free consonants audio!
- New Korean keyboard tutor includes 28 basic exercises
- Implement basic hardware back button functions
- New Quiz UI

In-App purchase new features
- 108 basic, word, phrases exercises.
- Ability to turn off guiding for keyboard. 
- Fill and Choice syllable quiz
- Progress for syllable quiz
- Choice quiz comes with 3 kind of questions:
  audio, romanization or Korean.

### 1.3 — 2013-12-26

Redesigned UI for iOS 7
- Update Flashcard UI
- Redesigned menus

New content for Syllables:
- Syllable tables
- Lookup table
- Structure table/information
- 140 new syllables included

In-App purchase update 
- 140 new syllables pronunciation
- Tables UI gives full access to purchased pronunciations

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