Comparison

Hangul Study vs Hand Write

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

Head to head
About

Hangul Study

Master the Korean alphabet by practicing writing consonants and vowels. Explore various pen options and listen to pronunciation with built-in TTS. Supports iPhones and iPads with iOS 16+.

Highlights
  • Practice writing consonants and vowels
  • 19 consonants, 21 vowels, 27 final consonants
  • Multiple pen colors and types
  • TTS pronunciation playback
  • iPhone and iPad support
  • Screen rotation lock (iPhone only)
Features
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Repeat while writing Korean consonants and vowels. Korean consists of 19 consonants and 21 vowels. Learn the basics of Hangul by writing Korean consonants and vowels. - Consonants: 19 - Vowels: 21 - Final Consonants: 27 - Writing: Learn the basics of Hangul by writing consonants and vowels. - Various pens: Pen colors, types, and thicknesses - Phone and iPad Support: Supports iPhones and iPads with iOS 16 or later. - Screen Rotation Lock: Locking the screen rotation is available only in the iPhone app. - TTS: Listen to pronunciation with the Korean voice installed on your device. - Contains advertisements.

About

Hand Write

Practice handwriting with a variety of fonts. This app is designed for users who want to improve their writing skills in English, Japanese, and Chinese. It is compatible with iOS 13 and later devices.

Highlights
  • Handwriting practice
  • Multiple font styles
  • English writing
  • Japanese writing
  • Chinese writing
Features
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Handwrite Writing practice is possible through various fonts. Only iOS 13 or higher devices are supported.

Screenshots

Hangul Study3 screens
Hand Write4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hangul Study at none against Hand Write's 2. Hand Write's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Hand Write sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Hangul Study asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hangul Study ships an update every 5 months, Hand Write fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hangul Study versus Hand Write: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHangul StudyHand Write
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—18.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkim juyoungJiyeon Lee

Customer experience

Hangul Study

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Hand Write

Written reviews37 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral13.5%
Negative67.6%

In-app purchases

None

Hangul Study

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Hand Write

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • 1 year subscription$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Hangul Study free?
Hangul Study is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hand Write free?
Hand Write is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hangul Study or Hand Write have ads?
Both Hangul Study and Hand Write show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hangul Study or Hand Write?
Hangul Study ships an update every 5 months, and Hand Write fortnightly. Most recently, Hangul Study was updated on September 10, 2026 and Hand Write on September 19, 2026.

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