# Kira - Korean Learning Hangul — Vocabulary, Audio & Widgets

> Vocabulary, Audio & Widgets (iPhone/iPad app by Kai Kameyama.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kira-korean-learning-hangul/id6793910911 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kai Kameyama](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896678289)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-12
- Data updated: 2026-09-29
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kira-korean-learning-hangul/id6793910911/reviews.md

## What is Kira?

Learn Korean from your first Hangul letter to everyday words and phrases.
Kira brings Korean learning to your Lock Screen, then turns a tap into listening, writing, and recall practice.

- Read and write Hangul with guided strokes and Korean audio.
- Learn useful words with romanization and English meanings.
- Keep practicing with daily lessons, flashcards, and learning widgets.

KOREAN WORDS, ONE GLANCE AT A TIME
See a Korean word, its romanization, and English meaning on a Lock Screen widget.
Tap the widget to open practice for that exact word.
Open Korean Words to choose vocabulary or start a quick practice session, listen to the pronunciation, and check the meaning.
Missed answers return for another try, and correct answers save your progress.

BUILD YOUR HANGUL FOUNDATION
Practice 40 modern Hangul letters and 66 syllable blocks, including final consonants known as batchim.
Connect letters with their sounds, follow numbered writing strokes, and explore Korean reading examples.
Track recognition and writing progress separately.
Build alphabet and everyday vocabulary foundations before moving on to TOPIK study.

SHORT LESSONS FOR EVERYDAY KOREAN
Learn 60 phrases across 12 everyday Korean topics, including greetings, introductions, food and cafés, getting around, shopping, and everyday requests.
Each phrase includes Hangul, romanization, an English meaning, a usage note, and Korean audio.
Listen, answer a meaning question, and revisit phrases that need more practice.

MAKE PRACTICE A DAILY HABIT
Spaced reviews help you revisit Hangul over time.
Add Home and Lock Screen widgets, choose widget styles, and set an optional study reminder.
Follow your progress and learning streak, and choose System, Light, or Dark appearance on iPhone and iPad.
No Kira account is required; learning progress is stored on your device.

GET STARTED
Try the introduction, choose a Kira Pro plan for continued learning, then open your first lesson or add a widget.
Kira Pro unlocks the full curriculum, words, phrases, writing, reviews, and widgets through a subscription or lifetime in-app purchase.
Available plans, prices, and any eligible trial are shown before purchase.
Manage subscriptions and restore purchases from the app.

Privacy Policy: https://kira-web-chi.vercel.app/privacy
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kira Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Kira Pro | $39.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kira Pro | $79.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.3 — 2026-09-26

Explore more everyday Korean lessons, themed flashcard decks, and guided writing for saved words.

This update also improves the progress screen, Korean audio, onboarding, and accessibility. Optional product analytics now includes a clear choice and a control in Settings.

### 1.5.2 — 2026-09-22

minor improvements

### 1.5.1 — 2026-09-16

Improved onboarding readability with white text on purple options and consistent contrast in Light and Dark Mode.

### 1.5 — 2026-09-15

slight improvements only

### 1.4 — 2026-09-12

Build a Korean learning plan around your goals, interests, and daily study time.
Choose multiple reasons and learning challenges, then review your personalized plan before your first lesson.
Enjoy refreshed onboarding animations, clearer messages, and a plan ready in about five seconds.
Improved accessibility and smoother progress when returning to the app.

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## More apps by Kai Kameyama

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All apps by Kai Kameyama: https://appshunter.io/developer/1896678289

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