# 암기고래 vs EBS English

The clearest difference is rating: 암기고래 at 4.7 against EBS English's 3.3. 암기고래 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (86 vs 11). EBS English's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 암기고래 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. EBS English asks for nothing beyond the download.

암기고래 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 암기고래 has 86 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of 암기고래's written reviews are positive against 81% of EBS English's.

암기고래 ships an update every 2 weeks, EBS English every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 암기고래 | EBS English |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1071024844/reviews)** | [3.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebs-english/id1225130608/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **86** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **88.3% of reviews** | 80.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 145 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **10.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [welearnedu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071024843) | [EBS(한국교육방송공사)](https://appshunter.io/developer/704213053) |

## What reviewers say

### 암기고래

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1071024844)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 암기고래 1개월 구독권 라이트 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 시원스쿨 스페인어 | $47.99 | one-time |
| 암기고래 1년 구독권 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 시원스쿨 오픽 프리패스 | $54.99 | one-time |
| 시원스쿨 텝스 프리패스 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 짠내영어 1년 프리패스 | $94.99 | one-time |
| 시원스쿨 일본어 1년 프리패스 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 시원스쿨 1년 프리패스 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 시원스쿨 2019 기초영어 1년 프리패스 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 시원스쿨 기적의 영어탈출기 100 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Excellent free content
- 🎧 Audio explanations for words
- 🎶 Engaging music with vocabulary
- 📚 Wide range of languages
- 🎯 Customizable word lists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Spelling test errors
- 📉 Difficulty levels too easy for advanced users
- 💻 Excel file upload issues
- 📱 iOS specific bugs (sound in silent mode)
- 🤔 Difficulty levels not matching expectations

**Reported bugs**

- Spelling test incorrect feedback
- Sound plays in silent mode on iPhone
- App crashes when clicking bookmark
- App does not execute on some devices
- Account linking/sign-up connection error

**Requested features**

- More difficult vocabulary for advanced learners
- Easier method for adding custom words
- Ability to upload from device directly
- Add subjective spelling tests (writing definitions)
- Multiple favorite word lists


### EBS English

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebs-english/id1225130608)

Access a comprehensive English learning platform with downloadable lessons, AI-powered content recommendations, and curated thematic courses. Engage with broadcast programs, short video clips, and interactive online content, including textbook-aligned lessons and after-school English programs.

**Highlights:** Downloadable video and audio lessons, AI-powered personalized course recommendations, Weekly curated thematic courses, Access to broadcast programs and short clips, Interactive online learning games and vocabulary practice, Textbook-aligned lessons with native speakers, After-school English support and self-study tools

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 암기고래 free?

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

### Is EBS English free?

EBS English is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 암기고래 or EBS English?

암기고래 is rated higher. 암기고래 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while EBS English averages 3.3 from 11 ratings.

### Do 암기고래 or EBS English have ads?

Neither 암기고래 nor EBS English shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 암기고래 or EBS English?

암기고래 ships an update every 2 weeks, and EBS English every 2 months. Most recently, 암기고래 was updated on November 6, 2026 and EBS English on November 6, 2026.

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