# Korean vs Learn Korean & Study Hangul

The clearest difference is ads: Learn Korean & Study Hangul at none against Korean's shown. Learn Korean & Study Hangul also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (24K vs 3.4K). Korean's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Korean sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Learn Korean & Study Hangul sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Korean against 4.8 for Learn Korean & Study Hangul. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Korean & Study Hangul has 24K ratings behind it against 3.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Korean's written reviews are positive against 92% of Learn Korean & Study Hangul's.

Korean ships an update every 3 months, Learn Korean & Study Hangul every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Korean | Learn Korean & Study Hangul |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korean-lessons-plus/id1024791122/reviews)** | [4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-korean-and-study-hangul/id1227950973/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 85.8% of reviews | **91.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 33 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Technical Data Freeway, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290803603) | [PLANB LABS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/527215806) |

## What reviewers say

### Korean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korean-lessons-plus/id1024791122)

Master the Korean language with interactive lessons, Hangul writing practice, and engaging podcasts. Build vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills with flashcards, widgets, and printable worksheets. Learn Korean effectively at any level, even offline.

**Highlights:** Hangul writing practice with stroke order animation, Korean alphabet (Hangeul) introduction and reference, Korean keyboard for word composition, Engaging Korean language podcasts, Grammar lessons and vocabulary building, Flashcards with spaced repetition, Word of the Day Widget

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lessons+ Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Lessons+ Premium | $7.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Amazing app
- 🤩 Helpful and fun lessons
- 🎉 Great for beginners and advanced learners
- 🎧 Excellent audio quality and explanations
- 🤗 Friendly and engaging instructors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Grammar lessons removed
- 🤯 Disorganized and difficult to access lessons
- ⏱️ Lessons too long and not focused enough
- 🤔 Inconsistent app performance and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Carplay functionality stopped working
- PDF files not loading or disappearing
- Inconsistent app behavior and crashes

**Requested features**

- Bring back detailed grammar lessons
- Improve organization and navigation of content
- Add more visual learning materials like PDFs
- Fix offline playback and caching issues


### Learn Korean & Study Hangul

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-korean-and-study-hangul/id1227950973)

Learn Korean vocabulary and the Hangul alphabet through engaging mini-games and visual learning. Focus on practical words with short, daily 5-minute sessions designed for effortless and addictive learning.

**Highlights:** Visual vocabulary learning, 5-minute daily sessions, Hangul alphabet learning, Quick swipe and tap games, Focus on practical words, Habit-building approach

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited time! | $7.99 | per month |
| Korean Language - Free trial | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Daily 10 minutes bonus | $22.99 | per month |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and fun to learn
- 🚀 Effective vocabulary building
- 💡 Variety of learning activities
- 👍 Clear pronunciation and visuals
- 👍 Helpful for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Limited free time per day
- 💰 Expensive premium subscription
- 🔍 Lack of placement test or level selection
- 📝 Romanized spelling instead of Hangul

**Reported bugs**

- Login/account issues for some users
- App crashes or freezes reported by a few users

**Requested features**

- Allow more than 5 minutes of daily practice
- Provide voice recognition for pronunciation practice
- Add more grammar and sentence structure lessons
- Include an option to learn Hangul writing system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Korean free?

Korean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Learn Korean & Study Hangul free?

Learn Korean & Study Hangul is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Korean or Learn Korean & Study Hangul?

Korean is rated higher. Korean averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Learn Korean & Study Hangul averages 4.8 from 24K ratings.

### Do Korean or Learn Korean & Study Hangul have ads?

Korean shows ads; Learn Korean & Study Hangul does not.

### Which is updated more often, Korean or Learn Korean & Study Hangul?

Korean ships an update every 3 months, and Learn Korean & Study Hangul every 10 days. Most recently, Korean was updated on October 23, 2026 and Learn Korean & Study Hangul on October 25, 2026.

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