# Hanglin - KoreanKeyboard — Delightful One-Hand Hangul

> Simplified Korean keyboard with separate consonant and vowel screens for efficient typing. (iPhone/iPad app by Takayuki Imai.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanglin-koreankeyboard/id998239551 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Takayuki Imai](https://appshunter.io/developer/998239550)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: $2.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean
- Released: 2015-06-18
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanglin-koreankeyboard/id998239551/reviews.md

## What is Hanglin?

1. Welcome to Hanglin!

The standard Korean keyboard is widely used and convenient, but it has some inconveniences: you must compose vowels, and because Hangul is assembled in the text field, small fonts can make characters hard to check.

Hanglin solves these issues by placing consonants and vowels on separate screens with automatic switching. You can directly select all 19 consonants and 21 vowels without vowel composition. And since you choose from candidates, input is not affected by font size. As a result, Hangul typing on iPhone becomes fast, accurate, and surprisingly simple.

2. Features

(1) By reducing the standard 10-column layout to 7 columns, keys are larger and easier to tap.
(2) The consonant and vowel layouts are similar to the standard keyboard, making it easy to get used to and type faster.
(3) Hangul is chosen from up to 18 large candidate characters, ensuring accurate input even for complex combinations.
(4) Basic 14 consonants are shown in blue, and the basic 12 vowels in red, making them easy to distinguish.
(5) On iPad, jamo are arranged in dictionary order, which is helpful for Korean learners.
(6) You can enter 2,350 + 47 characters in Basic Hangul mode, and all 11,172 characters in EXT mode.
(7) The initial L, R keys allow one-hand keyboard operation.
(8) Input modes include: Basic Hangul, EXT, Numbers, Symbols, English, and Jamo (6 modes).

3. Supported Devices (as of Nov 2025)

Supported Models
· iPhone: iPhone SE (2nd generation) to iPhone 17 series
· iPad: iPad 5th generation to iPad A16

Supported OS
· iOS 15.5 – 18.x and iOS 26.x
· iPadOS 15.5 – iPadOS 26.x

Interface Languages
 English, Korean, Japanese

4. Initial Setup

To start using Hanglin, two settings are required.

[1] Add the keyboard
· Open the Settings app.
· Go to General → Keyboard → Add New Keyboard.
· Select Hanglin.

[2] Enable tap sounds (Allow Full Access)
· Open Settings → Accessibility → Keyboards & Input.
· Tap Full Keyboard Access.
· Turn on the Full Keyboard Access switch.

*After this setting, you can toggle key-tap sound on/off using the switch inside the host app.

5. How to Use

· When you select a consonant, the screen automatically switches to the vowel screen.
· After choosing a vowel, up to 18 Hangul candidates appear.
· Select your desired syllable, and the keyboard returns to the consonant screen. Repeat as needed.
· Two candidate display modes are available. An optional mode places Hangul with the “ssang-siot final consonant” first, making frequently used keys easier to reach on the right side.
· To enter jamo only (without forming a syllable), tap the Jamo button or the Complex Batchim (CBtm) button that appears afterward.
· In one-handed mode, the L, R keys temporarily disappear after you select a Hangul jamo. They will reappear if you rotate your iPhone and then return it to its original orientation.

6. About the Developer

· Name: Takayuki Imai
· Email: snowysap@gmail.com
· Support Site: https://superscript.sakura.ne.jp/

7. Privacy Policy

· The keyboard never sends your typed content to any server or over the internet.
· We do not disclose or sell personal information such as your name, email address, or communication with us.

## Key features

- Separate consonant and vowel screens
- Direct selection of consonants and vowels
- Larger, easier-to-tap keys
- Accurate character selection from candidates
- One-handed keyboard operation
- Multiple input modes (Basic Hangul, EXT, Numbers, Symbols, English, Jamo)

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanglin-koreankeyboard/id998239551/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2021-05-09*

Cannot make it work on 3rd generation Pro 14.5.1.

Instructions are inadequate.

### 1/5 — 全然使えないです。

*2020-04-13*

使い方もよく分からないし、しっかり韓国語に変換されなかったです。。。

**Developer response:** ご返事遅れてすいません。
今はVer6.1にバージョンアップしておりますが、その後ハングルのキーボードとしては使えてますでしょうか？
それと韓国語に変換されなかったとのこと、これは漢字-ハングル変換ツールのことですよね？もしよかったら変換されなかった漢字など教えて頂ければ調べたいと思います。「 imai@superscript.sakura.ne.jp 」の今井までメールを頂ければサポートさせて頂きます。
よろしくお願いいたします。

## Frequently asked questions about Hanglin

### How do I set up Hanglin on my iPhone?

To set up Hanglin, you need to add it as a new keyboard in your iPhone's settings under General > Keyboard > Add New Keyboard. You'll also need to allow Full Keyboard Access for features like tap sounds.

### Does Hanglin support one-handed typing?

Yes, Hanglin features initial L and R keys designed for one-hand keyboard operation. These keys temporarily disappear after selecting a Hangul jamo and reappear upon rotating your iPhone.

### What is the price of Hanglin?

Hanglin is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $2.99. This price grants you access to all its features without any additional in-app purchases or subscriptions.

### How accurate is Hanglin for typing complex Hangul characters?

Hanglin ensures accurate input by allowing you to choose from up to 18 large candidate characters for each syllable. This method is not affected by font size and helps in accurately forming complex combinations.

### What operating systems and devices does Hanglin support?

Hanglin is compatible with iOS 15.5 and later, and iPadOS 15.5 and later. It supports iPhones from the SE (2nd generation) to the 17 series, and iPads from the 5th generation to the A16 model.

### Does Hanglin have ads?

No, Hanglin does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it provides an ad-free typing experience.

### How often is Hanglin updated?

The latest version of Hanglin is 8.1, last updated on December 10, 2025. Updates typically occur to improve performance, add new features, and ensure compatibility with the latest iOS versions.

### Can Hanglin be used by Korean learners?

Yes, Hanglin is helpful for Korean learners. On iPads, jamo are arranged in dictionary order, and the clear visual distinction between consonants and vowels aids in learning the structure of Hangul.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.1 — 2025-12-10

What’s New in Ver 8.1
We fixed a minor bug in the keyboard’s host app.

### 8.0 — 2025-12-02

What’s New in Version 8.0
1. Updated the consonant and vowel layout to be closer to the standard keyboard, making typing significantly easier.
2. Removed the Hanja mode.
3. Expanded device support up to the iPhone 17 series.

### 7.0 — 2022-07-15

What's New in Ver 7.0
(1)Moved the frequently used keys to a position where it is easy to tap. (iPhone)
(2)All Hangul mode and Korean-Kanji mode are alternatives with the option SW.
(3)Changed the keyboard color to monotone base.
(4)Changed iOS conditions to iOS 13.1 or higher.

### 6.5 — 2021-10-30

[ What's New in Ver 6.5 ]

(1)Floating keyboard on iPad is available.
(2)The input method of Korean Kanji has been changed. No replacement in the input area.
(3)Improvements in details such as key height and key layout.

### 6.1 — 2021-01-22

[ What's New in Ver 6.1 ]
· Fixed a bug that the keyboard width is incorrect when in landscape mode on iPhones without a home button.
· Improved to provide a left margin on the leftmost keys.

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