# Korean vs Write It! Korean

The clearest difference is update cadence: Write It! Korean at every 3 weeks against Korean's every 3 months. Write It! Korean also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.1). Korean's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Korean sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Write It! Korean sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Write It! Korean. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.4K and 3.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Korean's written reviews are positive against 89% of Write It! Korean's.

Korean ships an update every 3 months, Write It! Korean every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Korean | Write It! Korean |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korean-lessons-plus/id1024791122/reviews)** | [4.8 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-it-korean/id1268225657/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 85.8% of reviews | **89.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Technical Data Freeway, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290803603) | [Jernung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268225656) |

## 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


### Write It! Korean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-it-korean/id1268225657)

Master Korean handwriting with this app that uses advanced recognition technology to teach the Hangul alphabet. Enjoy bite-sized lessons, guided practice, and timed tests to improve your writing skills efficiently.

**Highlights:** Handwriting recognition technology, Bite-sized lessons, Stroke-by-stroke guidance, Timed test mode, Progress tracking, Offline support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy and efficient learning
- 👍 Helpful for beginners
- 🎨 Great for practicing writing
- 💰 Free with minimal ads
- 🔊 Clear audio pronunciation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing or bugs
- 🔍 Strict grading system
- 🕰️ Repetitive lessons
- 🔤 Lack of vocabulary/grammar lessons

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect character recognition
- Distorted screen layout after ads
- Inability to report bugs

**Requested features**

- More advanced lessons beyond just the alphabet
- Option to adjust audio speed
- Ability to reset progress
- Expanded language support beyond just Korean


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Korean free?

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

### Is Write It! Korean free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Korean or Write It! Korean?

Korean is rated higher. Korean averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Write It! Korean averages 4.8 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Korean or Write It! Korean have ads?

Both Korean and Write It! Korean show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Korean or Write It! Korean?

Korean ships an update every 3 months, and Write It! Korean every 3 weeks. Most recently, Korean was updated on October 2, 2026 and Write It! Korean on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*