Comparison

Hangul Study vs TOKA

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

TOKA

Features
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Learn Korean through simple 5-minute lessons. This app is designed for complete beginners as well as learners aiming to reach the intermediate level. Enjoy short, effective lessons and fun mini-games that help you improve without any pressure. What you’ll learn • Essential Korean vocabulary and grammar for a strong foundation • Natural-sounding pronunciation with guided practice • Picture-based memory tools for easy word learning • Useful Korean phrases for daily life and TOPIK I·II • Simple mini-games you can play alone or with friends Follow the structured learning path and progress naturally from beginner to intermediate—one small step at a time. Start your 5-minute Korean journey today!

Screenshots

Hangul Study3 screens
TOKA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hangul Study at none against TOKA's 1. TOKA's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days 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. TOKA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hangul Study asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hangul Study ships an update every 5 months, TOKA every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Hangul Study versus TOKA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHangul StudyTOKA
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkim juyoungJe Uk Byeon

In-app purchases

None

Hangul Study

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TOKA

One-time1
  • One-time Purchase$5.99

Questions

Is Hangul Study free?
Hangul Study is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TOKA free?
TOKA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hangul Study or TOKA have ads?
Both Hangul Study and TOKA show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hangul Study or TOKA?
Hangul Study ships an update every 5 months, and TOKA every 6 days. Most recently, Hangul Study was updated on September 10, 2026 and TOKA on September 23, 2026.

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