# Learn Korean & Study Hangul vs LingoDeer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Learn Korean & Study Hangul at freemium against LingoDeer's subscription. Learn Korean & Study Hangul also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 78%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). LingoDeer's advantage is chart position (#149 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Korean & Study Hangul sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and LingoDeer sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 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 — 4.8 for Learn Korean & Study Hangul against 4.7 for LingoDeer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24K and 28K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Learn Korean & Study Hangul's written reviews are positive against 78% of LingoDeer's.

Learn Korean & Study Hangul ships an update every 10 days, LingoDeer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Korean & Study Hangul | LingoDeer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-korean-and-study-hangul/id1227950973/reviews)** | [4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingodeer-learn-languages/id1261193709/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24K | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.9% of reviews** | 77.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#149** |
| Size | 207 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PLANB LABS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/527215806) | [LingoDeer Co, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261193708) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### LingoDeer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingodeer-learn-languages/id1261193709)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app offers structured language lessons created by teachers, making learning effective and easy. It covers 20 languages, from beginner alphabets to conversational fluency, with interactive exercises and native speaker audio.

**Highlights:** Short, interactive lessons, Clear learning path, Grammar tips and notes, Native speaker audio, Flashcards and quizzes, Offline learning, Real-life conversation practice

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spanish Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Japanese Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Korean Monthly subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Multilingual Pass - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Korean Quarterly subscription | $32.99 | per 3 months |
| Multilingual Pass - Quarterly | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Korean Pass - Yearly | $76.99 | per year |
| Multilingual Pass - 6 Months | $83.99 | per 6 months |
| Multilingual Pass (Annual) | $95.99 | per year |
| Multilingual Pass (Annual) | $95.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription - discount | $109.99 | per year |
| Buy 1200 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 3000 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Multilingual Pass - Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |
| Multilingual Pass - Lifetime | $159.99 | one-time |
| lifetime membership for new | $299.99 | one-time |
| lifetime membership discount | $499.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for learning Asian languages
- 👍 Thorough grammar and sentence structure explanations
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 📚 Comprehensive lessons and review features
- 🔊 Clear audio and pronunciation guidance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall after initial lessons
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited free content
- 🔀 Difficulty switching between languages
- 🔢 Lack of customization options (e.g., dark mode)

**Reported bugs**

- Progress bar not updating correctly
- Incorrect answers sometimes marked as correct
- Inability to resume lessons after app update
- Keyboard issues when typing answers

**Requested features**

- Allow typing answers instead of just selecting
- Provide feedback on pronunciation accuracy
- Improve spaced repetition for vocabulary review
- Add more languages, especially less common ones
- Implement a community feature to connect with other learners


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Korean & Study Hangul free?

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

### Is LingoDeer free?

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

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

Learn Korean & Study Hangul is rated higher. Learn Korean & Study Hangul averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while LingoDeer averages 4.7 from 28K ratings.

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

Neither Learn Korean & Study Hangul nor LingoDeer shows ads.

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

Learn Korean & Study Hangul ships an update every 10 days, and LingoDeer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Learn Korean & Study Hangul was updated on October 28, 2026 and LingoDeer on October 28, 2026.

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