Comparison

Learn Korean & Study Hangul vs Write It! Korean

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Learn Korean & Study Hangul

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
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Drops makes language learning an effortless fun. Practical vocabulary is bound to your memories through beautiful graphics and quick mini-games. The crazy part? You have only 5 mins per day to learn Korean. Might sound insane but works like charm! :) These are the ingredients of the secret sauce: 100% illustrated: Pictures directly carry the meaning - you don’t have to use your native language at all! No intermediary. Faster, more effective and of course more fun for Korean learning process! :) 5 min sessions: limiting practice time sounds crazy but it it makes it incredibly addictive - which is cool thing for learning. The barrier of entry is close to zero so you can’t have any excuses: you’ll have 5 minutes even on the busiest day! Effortless play: We know why games are fun and addictive and distilled the essence into Drops. The result is a truly immersive experience but it’s not waste of your time while you play because you build a valuable knowledge. Quick: Keyboard typing is painfully slow. Welcome rapid swipes and taps! Especially for Korean vowels, and consonants.Trust us, you’ll need those extra seconds during the quick learning session ;) Vocabulary only: Zero grammar, just handpicked practical words. That’s our focus and we do it extremely well. The app teaches the Korean “alphabet” Hangul (hangoul) too! Forge a habit: Drops wants to make you language learning addict. Effectiveness is nothing without a well established habit. We help you build one! We are extremely proud of our lovely word pronunciations by seasoned voice talents! Drops is free for casual learners: more than 2700 words in 150+ topics are all available for everyone. Hardcore language learners can subscribe for premium to progress faster with unlimited Korean language learning time. Our goal is to empower people of the world via language knowledge by providing a special tool that utilizes the universal language we all speak: pictures. ----------------- Keep tuned as even more languages are in the works! Payment information: Length of subscriptions: - 1 Month - 12 Months Price of subscriptions: - 1 Month – 9.99$ per month - 12 Months – 69.99$ per year - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period Have questions? Feel free to contact us at sup@languagedrops.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/language_drops Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnwithDrops Blog: https://medium.com/languagedrops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/language_drops/ Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: http://languagedrops.com/privacypolicy.html

About

Write It! Korean

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
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Learn to write all 24 letters of the Korean Hangul alphabet with Write It! Korean, the ultimate app for mastering Korean handwriting. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your skills, our innovative app replaces traditional pen and paper with cutting-edge handwriting recognition technology. Dive into bite-sized lessons designed to fit your busy schedule, allowing you to make progress in just a few minutes a day. With our intuitive practice mode, you'll receive stroke-by-stroke guidance to perfect your technique. Then, put your skills to the test in our exhilarating test mode, where you can race against the clock and prove your mastery. Key Features: • Real handwriting recognition technology • Bite-sized lessons for quick learning • Practice mode with stroke-by-stroke guidance • Timed test mode to challenge your skills • Customizable review mode • Progress tracking • Full offline support Why Choose Write It! Korean? Innovative Technology: Our real handwriting recognition technology provides instant feedback, helping you improve faster than traditional methods. Comprehensive Learning: Master all 24 letters of the Korean Hangul alphabet through a structured, step-by-step approach. Flexibility: Practice at your own pace with customizable review options and offline accessibility. Engaging Experience: Gamified elements like the test mode keep you motivated and challenged throughout your learning journey. Progress Monitoring: Track your improvement over time and celebrate your achievements as you advance. Write It! Korean combines the best of traditional learning methods with modern technology to create an engaging and effective way to master Hebrew script. Our app's unique approach guides you through each stroke, helping you develop muscle memory and confidence in your writing abilities. Write It! Korean is the perfect tool for anyone looking to master the beautiful art of Korean handwriting. Our app combines cutting-edge technology with proven learning methods to make the process of learning to write Korean engaging, efficient, and effective. Start your journey to mastering the Korean Hangul alphabet today. Download Write It! Korean and transform your Korean writing skills one stroke at a time. With dedication and practice, you'll soon be confidently writing the intricate and elegant the letters of the Korean script. Begin your Korean writing adventure now! Privacy Policy: https://jernung.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://jernung.com/terms

Screenshots

Learn Korean & Study Hangul4 screens
Write It! Korean4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Learn Korean & Study Hangul at none against Write It! Korean's shown. Learn Korean & Study Hangul also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (24K vs 3.7K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Learn Korean & Study Hangul sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Learn Korean & Study Hangul against 4.8 for Write It! Korean. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Korean & Study Hangul has 24K ratings behind it against 3.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Learn Korean & Study Hangul's written reviews are positive against 89% of Write It! Korean's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Korean & Study Hangul ships an update every 10 days, Write It! Korean every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Learn Korean & Study Hangul versus Write It! Korean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn Korean & Study HangulWrite It! Korean
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (24K ratings)4.8 (3.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.9% of reviews — better89.3% of reviews
Number of ratings24K — better3.7K
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPLANB LABS OUJernung

Customer experience

Learn Korean & Study Hangul

All ratings23,902 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews903 reviews
Positive91.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative3.8%

Write It! Korean

All ratings3,670 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews550 reviews
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.6%

User reviews

Learn Korean & Study Hangul

From 24K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Write It! Korean

From 3.7K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Learn Korean & Study Hangul

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Write It! Korean

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect character recognition
  • Distorted screen layout after ads
  • Inability to report bugs

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Learn Korean & Study Hangul

Subscriptions10
  • Unlimited time!$7.991 Month
  • Korean Language - Free trial3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Premium$9.991 Month
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  • Premium$11.991 Month
  • Premium$12.991 Month
  • Daily 10 minutes bonus$22.991 Month
  • Premium$39.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial2 variants$89.991 Year
3 purchases

Write It! Korean

One-time3
  • Full Unlock$6.99
  • Full Unlock$8.99
  • Full Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is Learn Korean & Study Hangul free?
Learn Korean & Study Hangul 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, Learn Korean & Study Hangul or Write It! Korean?
Write It! Korean is rated higher. Learn Korean & Study Hangul averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Write It! Korean averages 4.8 from 3.7K ratings.
Do Learn Korean & Study Hangul or Write It! Korean have ads?
Write It! Korean shows ads; Learn Korean & Study Hangul does not.
Which is updated more often, Learn Korean & Study Hangul or Write It! Korean?
Learn Korean & Study Hangul ships an update every 10 days, and Write It! Korean every 3 weeks. Most recently, Learn Korean & Study Hangul was updated on November 1, 2026 and Write It! Korean on October 29, 2026.

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