# Hangul: Korean Alphabet — Read, write & speak with K-Pop > Read, write & speak with K-Pop (iPhone/iPad app by CHUNGKIL KIM.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangul-korean-alphabet/id6760618886 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [CHUNGKIL KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/960187999) - Category: Education, Lifestyle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 426 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Slovak and 3 more - Released: 2026-03-30 - Data updated: 2026-08-21 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangul-korean-alphabet/id6760618886/reviews.md ## What is Hangul? From K-Pop lyrics to subway signs — read Korean fast. Hangul takes you from the alphabet to real conversations with a focused 21-day plan, K-Drama phrases, and the only camera scan that turns every sign into a lesson. Whether you dream of understanding BTS lyrics without a translator, watching K-Drama without subtitles, traveling in Seoul, or passing the TOPIK exam, Hangul guides you from zero to fluent — at your own pace. WRITE KOREAN BY HAND - Practice writing each letter with stroke recognition - Stroke order animations show the correct way to write - Real-time feedback on your handwriting accuracy - The only Korean app with true handwriting practice SCAN & LEARN (Camera OCR) - Point your camera at any Korean text — signs, menus, books - Instantly see readings, meanings, and example sentences - Build vocabulary from the real world around you - Perfect for travelers and immersion learners LEARN THE KOREAN ALPHABET - All 40 Hangul letters with visual mnemonics - Interactive syllable builder — see letters snap into blocks - See the speech-organ origin of each letter (Sejong's design) - "Hangul Speed Test" — read Korean in 1 day K-POP & K-DRAMA TRACK - 32 high-frequency phrases learners hear in songs and dramas - Categorised: song phrases, drama emotions, honorifics, fan chants - Each phrase anchored to a real song line or drama scene BUILD YOUR VOCABULARY - 9,000+ words across 26 categories - TOPIK Level 1-6 vocabulary coverage - Every word includes formal/casual forms, example sentences - Translations in 14 languages PRACTICE REAL CONVERSATIONS - 30+ real-life dialogue scenarios - 50+ grammar patterns with examples - Korean cultural context notes - Full dialogue playback with line-by-line audio MASTER PRONUNCIATION - Speech recognition pronunciation practice - Dictation practice — listen and type what you hear - Sound Pairs — drill the contrasts native ears notice (ㅓ vs ㅗ, ㅂ/ㅍ/ㅃ) - 8 essential pronunciation rules explained - Adjustable TTS speed READ AT NATIVES' SPEED - Reading Fluency drill with countdown — train recognition speed - 4 difficulty tiers from 8s/letter down to 1s - The drill that closes the gap between "I know letters" and "I can read signs" HANJA (Chinese Characters) - 1,000+ Hanja characters with meanings and examples - Essential for TOPIK II and advanced reading - Quiz mode with multiple choice and reading practice TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE - 5 quiz types + TOPIK I & II mock tests - Reading comprehension passages - Spaced repetition flashcards (SM-2 algorithm) - XP & level system to track your growth SMART LEARNING - Personalized recommendations based on your goals - Weekly progress charts and accuracy tracking - Daily quests and streak rewards - Achievement badges with bronze/silver/gold tiers - iCloud sync — your progress is safe across devices FREE TO START - Korean alphabet, syllables, pronunciation rules — all free - 9 vocabulary categories free - Premium unlocks everything, unlimited quizzes, removes ads Download Hangul and start writing Korean today! [Subscription] • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account upon purchase confirmation • Premium: - All 2,700+ words (22 categories, vs 8 free categories) - All 30 conversation scenarios (vs 3 free) - TOPIK I mock test - Unlimited quizzes (vs 3/day free) - Ad-free experience • Monthly (subscription): 1 month unlimited premium • Yearly (subscription): 1 year unlimited premium • Lifetime (one-time): all time unlimited premium Privacy Policy: https://cksw.pe.kr/Hangul/privacy.html Terms of Service: Apple Standard EULA (https://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula) [TTS License] - Supertone Inc. — MIT License/ github.com/supertone-inc/supertonic - supertonic-3 voice model - On-device Korean speech synthesis pipeline by Supertone. - ONNX Runtime: Cross-platform inference engine that executes the speech model on-device, Microsoft — MIT License ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Monthly Premium | $0.99 | per month | | Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Lifetime Premium | $59.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.16.0 — 2026-08-03 What's New in v1.16.0 NEW: Keep Your Streak Alive - Miss a day? A Streak Freeze is now applied automatically, so one slip won't reset your streak - Earn bonus XP for completing daily quests, plus smarter reminders that help you keep going IMPROVED: A Simpler Home Screen - Home now shows one clear focus for today, so you always know what to do next - Less clutter, more learning IMPROVED: Easier-to-Navigate Practice - Practice tools are grouped into a focused core set, with everything else one tap away under "More Practice" FIXED: iPad Stability - Fixed an issue where certain screens could freeze on iPad (iPadOS 26) Plus more Korean conversation translations and general stability improvements. Thank you for learning Korean with us! ### 1.15.1 — 2026-07-02 difficulty adjustment (Syllable Merge) ### 1.15.0 — 2026-07-02 - update content: Travel ### 1.14.1 — 2026-06-24 - bug fix of mini game: Syllable Match ### 1.14.0 — 2026-06-23 - add hangul mini game(puzzle): Practice -> Syllable Match ## More apps by CHUNGKIL KIM - [PDF - crop question paper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-crop-question-paper/id1450818202) - [Day2U - D-Day Countdown](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day2u-d-day-countdown/id1456616742) - [StellerVoyage](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellervoyage/id6757396559) - [Heliosphere - Solar System](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heliosphere-solar-system/id6757491622) - [Brick Rogue](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-rogue/id6757966656) - [Pixel Knight Run](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-knight-run/id6757982643) All apps by CHUNGKIL KIM: https://appshunter.io/developer/960187999 ## Related topics [hangul quest](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hangul-quest) · [hangul beginners](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hangul-beginners) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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