Comparison

Hangul Study vs Hangul Practice

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

Hangul Practice

Features
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A simple, no-pressure app designed to help beginners practice reading Korean. When you are just starting out, the Korean alphabet can feel overwhelming. This app cuts out the noise and gives you a straightforward way to get familiar with recognizing the characters (Jamo). How it works: Read: See a series of Korean characters on the screen and try to guess the sound. Listen: Tap to play the audio and get a pronunciation hint. Practice: Compare your guess with the voice to see if you got it right! It is the perfect, easy study tool to help you memorize the basics. The app is completely free to use with zero interruptions (though there is a tiny $0.99 tip jar hidden inside if you find it helpful!). A quick note on audio: This app uses your device's built-in voice (like Siri) to read the words. While it is a fantastic tool to make sure you recognize each Jamo and get a hint of how it's supposed to sound, device audio isn't perfect. Think of this app as your stepping stone for reading practice, but I always recommend listening to native Korean speakers to master your final pronunciation!

Screenshots

Hangul Study3 screens
Hangul Practice3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hangul Study at none against Hangul Practice's 1. Hangul Study also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 39 months). Hangul Practice's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Hangul Practice 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, Hangul Practice every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Hangul Study versus Hangul Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHangul StudyHangul Practice
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 39 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB2 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developerkim juyoungLuis Gonzalez

In-app purchases

None

Hangul Study

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Hangul Practice

One-time1
  • Tip Jar$0.99

Questions

Is Hangul Study free?
Hangul Study is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hangul Practice free?
Hangul Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hangul Study or Hangul Practice have ads?
Hangul Study shows ads; Hangul Practice does not.
Which is updated more often, Hangul Study or Hangul Practice?
Hangul Study ships an update every 5 months, and Hangul Practice every 39 months. Most recently, Hangul Study was updated on September 10, 2026 and Hangul Practice on September 19, 2026.

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