# Scribe Korean — Learn Korean Vocabulary > Learn Korean vocabulary through games and spaced repetition with contextual sound association. (iPhone/iPad app by Guiix Pty Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribe-korean/id640475387 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Guiix Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/550872102) - Category: Education, Travel - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 84 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 107 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-05-07 - Data updated: 2026-06-09 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribe-korean/id640475387/reviews.md ## What is Scribe Korean? Scribe Korean has been intentionally designed to teach mastery of Korean vocabulary - you learn all common Korean words. Using a unique study method, words are remembered with related-sounding words, so that in real-life situations you are able to contextually select the correct word, even if you missed the tone. Study Korean this way, and your mind's ability to select the correct word in context increases 10 fold. Just think about it: for every similar sound, you will know the 4 or 5 possible popular words it could be. Scribe Korean quietly saturates your mind with all the correct linkages to learn Korean to a better-than-native level. This is the fastest known method to the learn Korean language, by focusing on learning through Korean games. Scribe Korean also includes numerous games using the same study deck, so no matter what game you feel like playing, your study picks up where you left off. You can study Korean YOUR way. == Features == - 6000 of the most common words, including Korean Language Proficiency Test (KLPT) words. - Full native audio spoken for every single word. Speak Korean within weeks, instead of years, with a daily commitment to study Korean words. - 6 Korean games: Korean flashcards, Korean multiple choice, Korean tiles, listening flashcards, listening multiple choice, matchup. - Spaced-Repetition System that.. is simply incredible. When you get down into the deeper levels with thousands of words to remember, you'll be amazed at how accurately the right word comes along. - Study Korean completely offline - no internet bandwidth used. Learn and study Korean anywhere - on the train, bus, on the way to work, sitting waiting, in coffee shops, on bed before dreaming Korean in your sleep. - Ruby text places the reading above the hangul character, just like in manga and anime readings. - Synchronise your progress across devices, if you want to learn Korean on your iPhone and iPad. Both apps will be synced to the ScribeKorean app. - Example usage sentences and common Korean phrases for the most popular Korean words. - Most users who have gone through the entire first level unequivocally say that Scribe Korean is currently the fastest way to learn Korean language, both listening and reading skills. Optional Subscription: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, & identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user & auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms & conditions: https://scribeorigins.com/disclaimer.html Privacy policy: https://scribeorigins.com/privacy.html ## Key features - Learn 6000 common Korean words - Native audio pronunciation - 6 Korean learning games - Spaced-Repetition System - Offline study mode - Synchronized progress across devices - Example sentences and phrases ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlock All | $1.49 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | MegaPack | $12.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 84) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribe-korean/id640475387/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Underrated ~ Must Try! *2025-10-06, version 3.5.0* I’ve been raving about this app, for all the languages it offers, for no less than 10 years. No one has heard of it which is a shame because I give it single hand credit for both my Korean and Spanish skills. The learning algorithm is groundbreaking and extremely effective, compared to any other language apps I’ve tried. While it doesn’t do much in the way of grammar, the vocabulary alone will ensure you can Frankenstein sentences together, read, and navigate the countries/languages of your choice. My only complaint is that they don’t offer this app in more languages! *wink wink* please create more! Your devoted fans await more Romance languages! ### 5/5 — OMG 😃 *2025-08-26, version 3.5.0* I love this app!!! When I do Duolingo I sometimes feel ashamed of myself because they make faces. But this no. Sometimes you have to click on something 2 or 3 times and she stutters a little sometimes, but she is really calm and all ### 5/5 — Useful listening flash card app *2020-06-26, version 3.0.2* I paid for the app and found that I often come back to it to work on my vocabulary skills. I only wish that there was an option to exclude the romanization. As an English speaker my eyes naturally lock in on the romanized version of the word. This makes it difficult to focus on the Hangul. Edit: June 2020 I have to be honest here. I recently became serious about my language study and found that this app is a solid home base. I use this app to replace a flash card system and access it EVERY day. You are able to look through the list of vocabulary words and add a new word to rotation by selecting “learn”. This is helpful when you already know a word but want to keep a current, active list of how many words that you will be using. This is super helpful to me because I study Korean using a combination of different media and apps. I like that the app shows the number of words that you have learned and has different levels. In my experience the levels are appropriately assigned. The color levels assigned to the words that you know or don’t know also help with review. The ability to use of the different methods of review helps to learn the words without using the romanization. When I switched to the mode where I hear the word only, my understanding of the language improved immensely. All in all I am more than satisfied with this app. I’m glad that I paid the fee to upgrade. ALSO, THERE IS ONLY A ONE TIME FEE!!! I will be keeping this app as long as I am language learning. Borrowed Words Note: the lowest level has many borrowed words. But this is NOT the case for the higher levels. I think the developers wanted to start new korean language learners off slowly. ### 5/5 — Scribe Korean *2019-10-09, version 3.0.2* An excellent App! Challenging, interactive, and marks your progress. I wish it was also on Android😕 ✨ ✨👍✨👍✨ ✨ ### 3/5 — Somewhat useful, but don't trust the example sentences too much... *2017-10-18, version 3.0.2* Full disclosure: I am working on an app for English-speaking learners of Korean, so I'm a direct competitor. That said, I am also a learner of Korean, and I thought the app might be useful to review some vocabulary. The app has lots of different ways of quizzing the user on the content, which is good, but the example sentences are... of very random quality. Many of them are fine and helpful, but others are obviously broken, so don't put too much faith in them because not all of them are proper Korean. I'm not sure where they come from, but I'm pretty sure they weren't checked by a native speaker. The definitions themselves are mostly decent compared to those found in many competing Korean-language-learning apps. There's definitely room for improvement though. The pronunciations sound alright to me so far, but be aware that only a fraction of the words have example sentences. As of 2017-10-18, there is no support whatsoever for Apple's iPad Pro keyboard. The app allows you to add notes to vocabulary cards, but I had to type them on the glass because the app was completely unaware of the keyboard. (The keyboard works fine in other apps. It's not broken.) As far as Korean flashcard apps go, this one isn't so bad. It has not been updated in (more than?) a year though. It could become a pretty decent app if it were polished a little and good example sentences were added to each and every entry. I have no clue whether the developer has any intention of doing that (or of ever updating the app). As it is, it's neither excellent nor awful. I'll probably get my money's worth out of it, but if you don't like paying for apps, you might want to test the app thoroughly before you pull the trigger (or not) on the in-app purchase. If anything, the vocabulary list gives you a good idea of the vocabulary you have to learn if you're serious about mastering the language. (It does not help much with grammar though.) ### 4/5 — Just got the hang of it *2017-08-26, version 3.0.2* This app is an excellent way to control your learning because you can use the settings to turn on and off words. So if you turn off all the words and just turn on 4 words at a time and keep repeating it, you will build long-term memory. I just wish there was an 'All Off' switch. Please work on a more beautiful interface (like 'SplitMasters') 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 ### 3/5 — Nice Features, Free Intro App Annoying *2017-07-22, version 3.0.2* I would like to have gone far enough into the list to experience the app at my level (which I didn't think was very high until this), but I grew way too tired of 99% borrowed words in the intro lesson. While I believe it's good to know borrowed words, there definitely could've (and should've) been at least a slightly more balanced mix of borrowed and native words. 안녕하다 seemed to be literally the only non-borrowed word, and if I wanted to experience the app with more words like that, I was told to pay the $8.99 fee to upgrade. Maybe it's much better for very beginner Korean learners. The listening was nice and I appreciated the Diary/Learning/Due pages. If the intro were a bit better vocab-wise, I might be willing to pay the extra money. Might. ### 5/5 — Very fun app! *2017-05-29, version 3.0.2* I'm having a fun time with this app. It's very adaptable to a new learner of Korean. It engages different ways to learn a new language. I'm really liking it so far! ### 5/5 — One of the best apps I've found for Korean *2017-05-23, version 3.0.2* So most apps either have poor interfaces or incorrect/not thorough vocabulary. This app has a simple interface but it gets the task done (you can turn off Anime girl). It also has audio for all of the basic words. Best part is the learning feature which means you never have to worry about what words to go back and study for. It has an algorithm that shows you words you are forgetting. 1 time upgrade fee. Seriously, other language apps, take notes from these guys. They know what they are doing. ### 5/5 — What a great tool *2017-04-27, version 3.0.2* I attend Korean class on the weekend with my daughter. A class is great for grammar, but making time to study is hard and I was reaching a point where limited vocabulary was the major hang up. This app is perfect for refreshing and learning new vocabulary. ## Frequently asked questions about Scribe Korean ### What is Scribe Korean? Scribe Korean is a language learning application designed to help users master Korean vocabulary. It employs a unique study method that connects words with similar sounds to improve contextual understanding and recall. The app focuses on learning through various games and utilizes a spaced-repetition system. ### What are the key features of Scribe Korean? Key features include learning 6000 of the most common Korean words, full native audio for each word, six different Korean learning games (flashcards, multiple choice, tiles, listening games, matchup), an effective spaced-repetition system, offline study capabilities, and progress synchronization across devices. It also provides example sentences and common phrases. ### How does Scribe Korean help with learning vocabulary? The app uses a unique study method that links words with related-sounding words, enabling users to contextually select the correct word even if the tone is missed. This method aims to significantly increase the mind's ability to choose the right word in real-life situations. The inclusion of games and spaced repetition further reinforces vocabulary retention. ### Is Scribe Korean free to use? The app offers a free version with in-app purchases. While you can access core learning features, an optional subscription is available for enhanced functionality. Payment for the subscription is charged to your iTunes Account and automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. ### Can I use Scribe Korean offline? Yes, Scribe Korean can be studied completely offline, meaning no internet bandwidth is used. This allows you to learn and study Korean anywhere, such as on public transport, during commutes, or in coffee shops, without needing an internet connection. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.5.0 — 2021-09-21 Bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 3.4.0 — 2021-04-23 Several improvements behind the scenes. ### 3.2.4 — 2021-04-22 Several improvements behind the scenes. ### 3.2.3 — 2021-04-21 Several bug fixes. ### 3.0.2 — 2016-07-28 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Minor little fixes. Thank you to those of you who sent in feedback! 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