Hangul Study vs Learn Korean
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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+.
- 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)
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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.
Learn Korean
Master the Korean alphabet with a structured, 20-stage learning path. This app helps you remember characters logically, enabling you to read and write Korean. It's designed for those who have struggled with Hangul before, offering a clear way to learn.
- 20 progressive learning stages
- Logical character memorization
- Distinguish similar letters
- Read and write Korean
- Revisit learning Hangul
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Learn Korean — from Hangul to Real Sentences Are you a K-pop fan? Love K-dramas? Planning a trip to Seoul? Start your Korean journey today — and go far beyond the alphabet. What began as a Hangul alphabet app is now a complete Korean starter course: read Hangul, build vocabulary, and understand full Korean sentences — all in one app. ========================= REAL KOREAN VOICES — NOT AI ========================= Every sound in this app was recorded by native Korean speakers in Korea. No robotic text-to-speech, no AI-generated audio — you learn from real human pronunciation, made in Korea by a Korean team. ========================= EVERYTHING INSIDE ========================= • Basic Hangul — 20 stages · 100 levels Master every consonant and vowel with interactive games, stroke-order animations, and native audio. From 아 이 우 에 오 to complex syllable blocks. • Word Challenge Listen and spell real Korean words — train your ears and your spelling at the same time. • Sentence Course — 8 topics · 74 lessons Go beyond letters: greetings, travel, family, numbers, dates, plans... 1,600+ interactive exercises take you from words to full sentences. • Dictionary Every word you've met in the app (570+ entries), with meanings in your language. • Syllable Chart The full consonant × vowel chart with standard pronunciation and audio — the classic way Koreans learn to read. • Smart Review (SRS) Spaced repetition automatically brings words back right before you forget them. ========================= WHY LEARNERS CHOOSE THIS APP ========================= • All learning content is free — no stages locked behind payment • Real native-speaker audio for every letter, word, and sentence • Game-based lessons that keep you motivated • Works for complete beginners — no prior knowledge needed • App interface available in 27 languages • Made in Korea ========================= PERFECT FOR ========================= • K-pop fans who want to read lyrics and sing along • K-drama fans who want to catch real dialogue • Travelers preparing for a trip to Korea • Beginners starting Korean the right way — sounds first, then words, then sentences Join learners in 50+ countries reading their first Korean words today. Learn Korean — Hangul, words, and sentences. Start today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hangul Study at none against Learn Korean's 1. Learn Korean's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Learn Korean sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hangul Study asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Hangul Study against 3.0 for Learn Korean. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
Hangul Study ships an update every 5 months, Learn Korean every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hangul Study | Learn Korean |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | kim juyoung | (주)에버스톤 |
Customer experience
Hangul Study
Learn Korean
In-app purchases
Hangul Study
No in-app purchases
Learn Korean
- more_stages$7.99
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