# Write It! Korean vs Pineapple Academy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Write It! Korean at 89% against Pineapple Academy's 0%. Pineapple Academy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Write It! Korean sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Pineapple Academy sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Write It! Korean ships an update every 3 weeks, Pineapple Academy every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Write It! Korean | Pineapple Academy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-it-korean/id1268225657/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jernung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268225656) | [주식회사 코퍼스랩](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732959136) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Pineapple Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pineapple-academy/id6737818409)

This platform allows users to download language textbooks for mobile learning. It includes audio and image files, and offers in-app note-taking with export/import functionality.

**Highlights:** Downloadable textbooks, Audio and image files, In-app note-taking, Note export/import, Mobile learning

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic 1-Year (Type C) | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1 year technical fee | $19.99 | one-time |
| Basic 1-Year (Type D) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Basic 1-Year (Type E) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Standard 1-Year (Type E) | $34.99 | one-time |
| Basic 1-Year (Type F) | $34.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year Rental | $34.99 | one-time |
| Premium 1-Year (Type E) | $39.99 | one-time |
| Standard 1-Year (Type F) | $39.99 | one-time |
| Basic 1-Year (Type G) | $39.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year Rental | $39.99 | one-time |
| Premium 1-Year (Type F) | $44.99 | one-time |
| Standard 1-Year (Type G) | $44.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Ownership | $44.99 | one-time |
| Premium 1-Year (Type G) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Ownership | $49.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Ownership | $59.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year Rental + Service Fee | $64.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Ownership + 1Y Fee | $69.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Ownership + 1Y Fee | $84.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Write It! Korean free?

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

### Is Pineapple Academy free?

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

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

Write It! Korean shows ads; Pineapple Academy does not.

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

Write It! Korean ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pineapple Academy every 5 days. Most recently, Write It! Korean was updated on October 12, 2026 and Pineapple Academy on October 7, 2026.

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