# koko: Learn Korean with AI — AI Tutor for TOPIK & Speaking

> AI Korean speaking tutor for natural conversation practice and feedback. (iPhone/iPad app by koko Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koko-learn-korean-with-ai/id6751234829 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [koko Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834147633)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 145 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 100 MB
- Languages: English, Korean
- Released: 2025-09-11
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koko-learn-korean-with-ai/id6751234829/reviews.md

## What is koko?

Learn Korean by speaking with an AI tutor, not by memorizing flashcards.

  koko AI is a Korean learning app for real conversation practice. Start speaking Korean from your very first lesson, get
  instant pronunciation feedback, and build confidence with practice inspired by daily life, travel, K-drama, and K-pop.

  SPEAK KOREAN WITH AN AI TUTOR

  Practice real Korean conversations with AI tutors
  Talk about daily life, travel, work, dating, food, and more
  Get instant pronunciation feedback while you speak
  Shadow K-drama and K-pop dialogue for rhythm and intonation
  Learn useful Korean phrases with scripts and translations
  Build grammar, Hangul, and vocabulary in real context
  Track your streak and speaking progress

  LEARN KOREAN FOR REAL LIFE

  Most Korean learning apps help you recognize words. koko AI helps you actually say them.

  Instead of silent study sessions or endless multiple-choice drills, every lesson gets you speaking out loud. Your AI Korean
  tutor responds naturally, adapts to your level, and helps you practice until Korean feels less scary and more automatic.

  BUILT FOR

  Beginners learning Hangul from scratch
  K-pop and K-drama fans who want to understand more without subtitles
  Travelers preparing for Seoul and Korea trips
  TOPIK learners who want more speaking confidence
  Intermediate learners stuck between studying and fluency
  Anyone who wants Korean conversation practice that fits a busy day

  PRACTICE IN 3 MINUTES A DAY

  Have 3 minutes? Open koko AI, choose a tutor, and start your first Korean conversation. Practice a little every day and turn
  passive study into real speaking confidence.

  START YOUR FREE TRIAL

  koko AI requires an active subscription to access all features. You can try premium features free during a 7-day trial. After
  the trial, your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the trial ends.

  Free 7-day trial, then auto-renewing subscription
  Manage or cancel anytime from your Apple ID account settings
  Some features and content are available only to subscribers

  Terms of Service: https://kokoai.im/terms-of-service
  Privacy Policy: https://kokoai.im/privacy-policy
  License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- AI-powered speaking practice
- Instant feedback on pronunciation
- Topic-based conversation practice
- Bite-size scenarios with scripts
- Shadowing K-drama/K-pop lines
- Progress tracking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Ultra | $189.00 | per year |
| Annual Pro | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Basic Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Basic | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Day Pass | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 28)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koko-learn-korean-with-ai/id6751234829/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Cute interface but not there yet

*2026-08-15*

I said something completely wrong to see if the AI would make me do it again, and it didn’t. Not helpful when you’re really trying to learn.

**Developer response:** Hi Smileyshelby, you’re absolutely right. If you say something clearly wrong, Koko should mark it
  incorrect and ask you to try again, not move you forward.

  We found a lesson flow that could advance even after an incorrect speaking attempt, and we’re fixing it so learners get a clear correction and another chance to practice.

  Thank you for testing this and calling it out. This isn’t the learning experience we want to provide.

  Jake
  Founder, Koko AI

### 5/5 — Allysweet_23

*2026-07-24*

Koko ai really helped me learn Korean easily thanks I can talk to my friends in Korean fluent

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-07-23*

It’s a great app and will help you learn korean at whatever pace you need!

### 5/5 — Nice App

*2026-07-14*

The app is very well-organized. I find the design very appealing, and it gives me the feeling that I’m learning in a playful way. There are various learning features, including a speech function. I’ve tried many learning apps, but this is the best one so far. The AI’s pronunciation is really clear, which makes things much easier.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the wonderful review, alexandrajuz95! We are thrilled to hear that you love our design and find the learning process so playful and engaging. We worked hard on perfecting the AI's pronunciation and interactive features, so knowing it makes a difference for you means the world to us. Happy learning, and we’ll keep doing our best to make it even better! 🚀

### 1/5 — App Crashes

*2026-05-12*

Too many stalled simulations.  Even with most updated iOS

**Developer response:** Hi ClokTD,

I’m really sorry about this.

If the simulations are still stalling even on the latest iOS, that’s definitely something we need to look into. Koko should feel smooth while you’re learning, not keep interrupting your lessons.

Thank you for mentioning the iOS version too. That helps us understand the issue better. We’ll check this and keep working to make the simulations much more stable.

Sorry again, and thank you for letting us know.

Jake from the Koko Team

### 5/5 — Amazing! 🤩

*2026-05-10, version 2.14.0*

Exactly like Duolingo, but the possibilities are far more vast, and there is so little ads! I love this teaching system, and have not ran into any bugs. Best online learning experience you can get with zero pay.

### 4/5 — Glitchy but amazing app

*2026-04-25*

This app is great for speaking and having actual conversations. However, I can’t even get through one lesson without it freezing up on me. I constantly have to delete and reload the app just to continue with my lessons. Please fix this.

**Developer response:** Hi Kaylee1019,

I’m really sorry about this.

It means a lot to hear that Koko has been helpful for speaking practice and real conversations, but it’s not okay that the app freezes before you can even finish one lesson.

Having to delete and reinstall the app just to keep learning sounds really frustrating. Thank you for telling us clearly. We’ll take this seriously and work on making the lessons much more stable.

Really sorry again, and thank you for still seeing the good in Koko even with these issues.

Jake from the Koko Team

### 3/5 — Help

*2026-03-13*

I can not open the app to start using it

**Developer response:** Hi Jodor91813,

I’m really sorry about this. If you can’t even open Koko to get started, that’s a very frustrating first experience, and it definitely shouldn’t be happening.

Thank you for letting us know. We’ll look into this issue and work on making sure Koko opens properly and runs more reliably.

Really sorry again, and I hope you’ll be able to try Koko soon.

Jake from the Koko Team

### 2/5 — Good content, very glitchy

*2026-03-04*

I loved the app itself, it was really helpful. However, every lesson would eventually begin crashing and shutting the app off. I tried redownloading, updating, etc and it just constantly would crash. I can’t justify spending money on an app that crashes so much.

**Developer response:** Hi garrarjarjar,

I’m really sorry about this.

It honestly hurts to hear that you liked Koko and found the lessons helpful, but couldn’t keep using it because of the crashes. That’s not the experience we want you to have, especially if you were considering paying for the app.

Thank you for trying things like redownloading and updating before leaving this review. We’ll take this seriously and look into the crashing issue so Koko can be much more stable.

Really sorry again, and thank you for being honest with us.

Jake from the Koko Team

### 3/5 — Useful but buggy

*2026-02-07*

I've been using the roleplay feature on this app for a couple of months now. What has differentiated Koko from other Korean language learning apps for me is that it also teaches some casual speech and colloquial terms, while other apps focus only on polite/formal speech. I also really like how bite-sized but useful the roleplay simulations are. Recently though, I haven't been able to make any progress. I'll do the first card lesson of a simulation (sometimes it lets me do the first two) and then it doesn't let me proceed and also doesn't save my progress, so I've literally been doing the same card lesson over and over for the past ~5 days now. Please fix this!

**Developer response:** Hi Megatronnnnnnn08,

First of all, thank you so much for using Koko for the past couple of months and for explaining this so clearly.

It really means a lot to hear that the roleplay lessons, casual speech, and colloquial expressions are what made Koko stand out for you. That’s exactly the kind of real Korean we want to help people learn.

And I’m really sorry about the recent issue. Getting stuck on the same card over and over for days sounds incredibly frustrating, especially when your progress isn’t being saved. We’re going to look into this right away and work on fixing it.

Thank you again for taking the time to tell us. Feedback like this helps us make Koko better, and we really appreciate your patience.

Jake from the Koko Team

## Frequently asked questions about koko

### What does koko AI do?

koko AI is an AI-powered Korean tutor designed to help users practice speaking Korean in a natural way. It offers short, focused speaking sessions with instant feedback on pronunciation and word choice, allowing users to practice on any topic or follow structured scenarios.

### What are the key features of koko AI?

Key features include practicing conversations on various topics, receiving instant feedback on pronunciation and word choice, following bite-size scenarios with scripts and translations, shadowing K-drama/K-pop lines for rhythm, and tracking progress to build consistent speaking habits.

### How much does koko AI cost?

The app offers a 3-day free trial for all premium features. After the trial, it requires an auto-renewing monthly subscription. Some features and content are exclusively available to subscribers.

### What kind of practice does koko AI offer?

It offers real speaking practice, not just multiple-choice exercises. Users can practice freely on any topic, engage in quick 1-3 minute sessions, or opt for deeper practice. It also provides bite-size scenarios and the ability to shadow lines from media.

### Who is koko AI for?

This app is ideal for anyone wanting to sound more natural in Korean, whether they are preparing for exams like TOPIK, want to chat more confidently, or simply wish to improve their speaking skills for daily life or travel.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.1 — 2026-09-05

Short Korean dramas are here. Watch bite-sized episodes with Korean captions and translations, tap any line to hear it and see what each word and phrase means, then say it yourself. Unlock episodes with coins or watch everything with Premium.

### 3.5.1 — 2026-08-15

Keep your Korean streak in sight with new Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, plus Live Activities that show your progress and today’s lesson at a glance.

### 3.4.1 — 2026-08-04

Enjoy smoother onboarding, guided lessons, Video Chat, and lesson completion.

### 3.3.1 — 2026-07-20

Important updates now apply earlier, so the app is ready and reliable from the moment you open it.

### 3.2.1 — 2026-07-19

Keep your Video Chat conversations flowing with one-tap hints, guided reply practice, native-language translation, and hearts that grow as you chat. The calling screen, microphone flow, suggested replies, and end-of-chat survey are also smoother and more helpful.

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