Comparison

Hangul Study vs Learn Korean

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

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.

Highlights
  • 20 progressive learning stages
  • Logical character memorization
  • Distinguish similar letters
  • Read and write Korean
  • Revisit learning Hangul
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Hangul Study3 screens
Learn Korean4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Learn Korean sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hangul Study asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hangul Study versus Learn Korean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHangul StudyLearn Korean
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkim juyoung(주)에버스톤

Customer experience

Hangul Study

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

Learn Korean

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Hangul Study

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Learn Korean

One-time1
  • more_stages$7.99

Questions

Is Hangul Study free?
Hangul Study is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Learn Korean free?
Learn Korean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hangul Study or Learn Korean?
Hangul Study and Learn Korean are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Hangul Study or Learn Korean have ads?
Both Hangul Study and Learn Korean show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hangul Study or Learn Korean?
Hangul Study ships an update every 5 months, and Learn Korean every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hangul Study was updated on September 10, 2026 and Learn Korean on September 6, 2026.

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