# Sejong Korean Vocab - Basic — user reviews > 54 indexed App Store user reviews of Sejong Korean Vocab by King Sejong Institute Foundation, rated 3.10/5 from 46 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sejong-korean-vocab-basic/id1225535651/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sejong-korean-vocab-basic/id1225535651.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 9 · 4★ 10 · 3★ 13 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 9 ## Newest reviews (15 of 54) ### 3/5 — Sound Issues *2023-12-02* The volume only works if I’m using headphones. A fix would be appreciated. **Developer response:** Hello, We are committed to doing our best to resolve the issue you mentioned. The King Sejong Institute Foundation has recently launched a new integrated Korean language learning app called [손안의 세종학당]. If the issue persists, we recommend that you use the [손안의 세종학당] app for your Korean language studies. Thank you. ### 3/5 — Please fix music on/off option *2022-09-18, version 2.4* Downloaded app and enjoyed 30min of navigating through and I enjoyed myself. Went through the words of the day, recorded my voice to hear how I sounded and everything. I log out and come back 4hrs later restart the app and there is music playing on every page through every activity and in the background of my voice record (sometimes louder) I want to engage this app as I know it will help but the music is a bit distracting and causes frustration when trying to learn **Developer response:** Thank you for your message. Sorry for your inconvenience. We are going to try to make it the best. Regards. ### 3/5 — App crashes consistently *2021-02-09, version 2.4* The app will close down agree a certain period of use and forget your username and password. Then you just download all packages again. Strange. Should be addressed and updated! ### 3/5 — Could be better but still worth using it *2021-02-06* Lessons, vocabulary and memory cards (that we create ourself) are convenient. Would be good to have the verbs at different tense when we do the quizz and in the lessons ( not only the radical of the verbs). A simple table with the radical, the present/past/future and the level of language ( casual/polite/honorific) would be VERY helpful. When we get the wrong answer during a quizz, it would be nice to have the feedback of what was wrong and being able to see the progression each time we re-do the quizz. **Developer response:** Thank you for your message. We are going to try to make it the best. Thank you for your attention about our app. Thank you. ### 3/5 — Js needs a few updates and improvements. *2020-12-30, version 2.4* I’d say it’s a good app but would really need some improvement. I wish they would update the app for ipad use because it is laggy. If complaining wasn’t a thing since we should be grateful of free things, i’d say that you can pick up a lot of new knowledge on this app. Js needs a few updates and improvements. **Developer response:** Thank you for your message. Sorry for your inconvenience. We are going to try to make it the best. Regards. ### 3/5 — Can be good but need music option Fixed! *2020-10-08, version 2.4* I can’t hear the audio much because the background music is very loud. I want to buy the beginner pack with the native speakers voice but the background music is so loud that I don’t see the point in getting it until this is fixed. I tried turning off the background music but it’s doesn’t do anything. Please fix this! Also I wish there was an option to slow down the audio or speed up. It’s very fast **Developer response:** Thank you for your message. Sorry for your inconvenience. We are going to try to make it the best. Regards. ### 2/5 — Can’t see vocabulary list *2020-09-05* on the intermediate vocabulary you can’t see all the words on the vocabulary list and you can’t see the ones you starred. **Developer response:** Thank you for your message. Sorry for your inconvenience. We are going to try to make it the best. Regards. ### 3/5 — Music wont stop *2020-06-15, version 2.4* Otherwise great but why even have music in this app at all. ### 3/5 — IOS 13.3.1 에서 실행이 안되는 오류가 있습니다. *2020-04-06, version 2.3* 고쳐주세요. ### 2/5 — Keeps force closing *2020-03-28, version 2.3* First it was the music, which I think might’ve been fixed in this update. But now every time I click on the app, it doesn’t even open. I restarted my phone & everything, it still did the same thing. Then I tried uninstalling + re installing. That only worked for some hours before it went back to force closing. I don’t want to have to uninstall and reinstall the app everyday because it forgets that I’ve done the previous words of the day. An easy work around, but it’s not ideal especially since it makes you start from the words you already learned. Please fix this as soon as possible. Thank you. **Developer response:** Thank you for your message. Sorry for your inconvenience. We are going to try to make it the best. Regards. ### 3/5 — Background Music Won’t Stop *2020-02-24, version 2.2* I will rate this higher once this is fixed, because it is a fantastic resource and other than the background music playing while I’m trying to hear the pronunciation of words and test my pronunciation, it would be 5 stars. Also, it would be helpful if there was a way to contact someone for help about issues like this within the app itself instead of having to come to the App Store to complain about it =\ ### 2/5 — Not good *2020-01-16, version 2.2* Has potential but so many things don’t work in the app. ### 3/5 — Stop the Music *2019-12-10, version 2.2* The music won’t stop playing. Turned it off in the app settings and it still plays. Renders the app’s audio portions useless because you can’t hear them over the music. **Developer response:** Thank you for your message. Sorry for your inconvenience. We are going to try to make it the best. Regards. ### 2/5 — Background music *2019-07-30, version 2.2* The recent update did not fix the background music. Honestly it should just be removed completely. Its a useful app but the music is distracting. **Developer response:** Thank you for your message. Sorry for your inconvenience. We are going to try to make it the best. Regards. ### 3/5 — It’s makes me want to redownload every time *2019-07-22, version 2.2* It’s a great app, super helpful during classes but having to re-download 160 something MB every time I open it is pretty annoying. Times I had to sign back in and go through all the tutorials. The only thing I haven’t seen it done yet is clear my progress. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Why won’t the settings work? *2024-07-16* How do you expect anyone to use this app when there’s background music blaring while trying to listen to the pronunciation of words. It’s unfortunate as I was looking forward to using this app along side my studying. **Developer response:** Hello, We are committed to doing our best to resolve the issue you mentioned. The King Sejong Institute Foundation has recently launched a new integrated Korean language learning app called [손안의 세종학당]. If the issue persists, we recommend that you use the [손안의 세종학당] app for your Korean language studies. Thank you. ### 1/5 — No sound *2024-06-15* I literally just downloaded app and there is no sound. No matter what I do nothing plays. I’m pretty sure this app is amazing to use but I can’t tell because it doesn’t work for me. Ive even reloaded the app and still no sound. **Developer response:** Hello, We are committed to doing our best to resolve the issue you mentioned. The King Sejong Institute Foundation has recently launched a new integrated Korean language learning app called [손안의 세종학당]. If the issue persists, we recommend that you use the [손안의 세종학당] app for your Korean language studies. Thank you. ### 1/5 — Login/Signup *2023-01-09, version 2.4* I have been trying for so long to create an account. I’ve deleted and reinstalled the app like 10 times and even restarted my phone. My teacher told us to get the app and gives assignments from here so this is a huge inconvenience. The page where you choose how you want to sign up won’t stop loading. I’ve tried all four choices and I get the same loading icon and I can’t move on. Please help. **Developer response:** Thank you for your message. Sorry for your inconvenience. We are going to try to make it the best. Regards. ### 1/5 — Frustrating! *2021-08-29* The content of the app is perfectly fine and works well when you’re using it but it constantly forgets your details and resets your account so it’s impossible to make and track any progress and so slow to be repeatedly having to download the files for it. There is no point in purchasing the upgrades because your account won’t be saved when you next go to open the app anyway. **Developer response:** Thank you for your message. Sorry for your inconvenience. We are going to try to make it the best. Regards. ### 1/5 — Fix the app *2021-06-21* I'm trying to use this app and the features work fine but everytime i exit the app it ALWAYS resets all my progress and I lose my level and all the points i accumulated. This is disappointing so please fix it **Developer response:** Thank you for your message. Sorry for your inconvenience. We are going to try to make it the best. Regards. ### 1/5 — Fix it please *2020-07-14* Please fix it! I am trying to get into the app but it bugs so much! **Developer response:** Thank you for your message. Sorry for your inconvenience. We are going to try to make it the best. Regards. ### 1/5 — App Won't Open *2020-04-06, version 2.3* I'm having the same issue as other users. The icon blinks but doesn't open anything. ### 1/5 — Can’t turn off the background music *2018-11-30* I tried few times to turn off the background music. I don’t think the button to turn off the background music in settings works. Which means, I cannot hear the pronunciation of each word properly... and I really feel it annoying. If the technician can fix this, then, I’ll definitely use it again. Sorry about the low rating. **Developer response:** Thank you for your message. Sorry for your inconvenience. We are going to try to make it the best. Regards. ### 1/5 — Background music *2018-09-07, version 2.1* The app won’t let me turn off the background music which makes it very hard to hear the words being spoken. ### 1/5 — App keeps crashing *2018-05-02, version 1.0.7* Can’t use app. When I try to log in, it just crashes. Please fix ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Help me a ton *2020-01-26, version 2.2* I use this in conjuction with duolingo and it has helped me a ton to build and maintaining my vocabulary **Developer response:** Thank you for your message. We are going to try to make it the best. Thank you for your attention about our app. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Dope *2018-07-16, version 2.1* Was looking for ways to improve my vocab so I don’t lose touch with my Korean - not perfect but still the best one out there. Thank you! **Developer response:** Thank you for your message. We are going to try to make it the best. Thank you for your attention about our app. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Helpful *2017-04-21, version 1.0.2* I'm student of KingSejong Institute from Brazil, and this app really help with vocabulary lessons! Not only for The Institute students, this app is great for anyone who wants to learn Korean. Great layout, easy to understand and the vocabulary have the pronunciation and the translate. I'm loving this app ### 4/5 — Text size *2024-01-21* Newly downloaded the app and spent about 30 minutes getting it set up and trying my first vocabulary. The text size is small and hard to read for me. At least it would be nice if there was an option to increase the text size on the cards. **Developer response:** Hello, we are very pleased that you enjoy our app. We will actively reflect your feedback to provide better services. Thank you. ### 4/5 — Audio *2023-08-30* Audio buttons are not working, it would be so helpful if I can read and also listen to the audio. **Developer response:** I apologize for any inconvenience. The availability of features may vary depending on the status of your mobile device, and if you encounter recurring issues, please feel free to contact us via the developer email for further assistance. ### 4/5 — Thinking and problem *2021-03-19, version 2.4* I love this app very very useful but it have problem it replay reload all time so the words i choose disapear so all time i replay words i already choose Please help us to download app and fix all problem ### 4/5 — This app has potential *2021-02-17, version 2.4* This is one of the best apps I’ve ever had but there’s a few problems I’ve encountered that make this app difficult to use. When I used to log into my Sejong account after a day it logs me out. I have to repeat the process of downloading data....again. Now, my app just turns white. **Developer response:** Thank you for your message. Sorry for your inconvenience. We are going to try to make it the best. Regards. ### 4/5 — Fixed Issues *2020-08-12* I’m assuming they have fixed the previously mentioned issues as I had no problem logging in and using. It’s a really good comprehensive app and I’m definitely finding it one of the more helpful apps for learning korean. It loses one star for not being super user friendly. When you search for a word (which is a tool I massively appreciate) it doesn’t seem to have an option for going back to your previous page. This is annoying as I have to go back to the home page and then click on the vocabulary page again to find my previous section. Also the design in general is a little old fashioned and clunky. For example; the buttons to listen to a native speaker read the sentence out are tiny. It takes a while to get used to all the buttons and options too. Each page is very dense in options and details. A simplification would be appreciated. Regardless of these annoyances it’s still an app I’m really enjoying now I got the hang of it. **Developer response:** Thank you for your message. Sorry for your inconvenience. We are going to try to make it the best. Regards. ### 4/5 — Keeps closing *2020-05-13, version 2.4* It no longer works :( please fix it as soon as possible. It it my favorite app for learning korean. **Developer response:** Thank you for your message. Sorry for your inconvenience. We are going to try to make it the best. Regards. ### 4/5 — Good app for 자습 *2020-02-15, version 2.2* There’s some glitch in the sign up process although I have an ID already, but I did the offline signup and it’s working fine. It’s hard to find an app with these kind of resources including the games for intermediate and advanced levels, so I’m happy overall. **Developer response:** Thank you for your message. We are going to try to make it the best. Thank you for your attention about our app. Thank you. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*