# Learn Korean & Study Hangul vs Write It! Korean

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Korean & Study Hangul | Write It! Korean |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-korean-and-study-hangul/id1227950973/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-it-korean/id1268225657/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 3.7K |
| Positive reviews | **91.9% of reviews** | 89.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 207 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PLANB LABS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/527215806) | [Jernung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268225656) |

## 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


### 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 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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