Comparison

Learn Korean vs Repeat Sequence

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

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About

Learn Korean

Master Korean vocabulary and Hangul recognition with this interactive app. It features over 5,700 essential words from TOPIK I & II, native pronunciation, and an engaging learning system designed for all levels.

Highlights
  • Master 5,700+ TOPIK words
  • Learn Hangul characters
  • Active recall learning
  • Native Korean pronunciation
  • Engaging sound effects & graphics
  • Interactive learning experience
Features
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Make 5,700 Korean words stick. Hangul Hero turns every TOPIK I and TOPIK II word into a fast recognition game you'll actually keep playing — the same Hero Method that has taught Chinese learners since 2016, built for Korean. Free to try. WHY IT WORKS Flashcards show you a word and ask "do you know this one?" It's too easy to nod along. Hangul Hero makes you do the work: you get the English meaning, the romanization, or both, you can tap to hear the word, and then you have to find its syllables on a grid of Hangul drawn from the same level — 학, then 교, and you've built 학교. Switch to English-only prompts and you must produce the Korean word in your head before you can spot it. That's recall, not just recognition, and it's what gets you reading Hangul without the crutch. DIAL THE DIFFICULTY UP OR DOWN • Prompt with the English meaning, the romanization, or both • Play on a 2×2, the classic 3×3, or a 4×4 grid • Turn on Assist Mode if Hangul is brand new to you • Jump to any level, TOPIK I through TOPIK II, whenever you like EVERYTHING FOR TOPIK I AND II • All 5,700 words of the TOPIK I and TOPIK II vocabulary, organized by level • Tap to hear every word spoken aloud, at learner speed • Romanization and English definitions for every word • Works offline: study on the plane, the subway, or the walk to class • Beautifully rendered Hangul • No ads, no account, no data collection WHO IT'S FOR • TOPIK candidates who need the vocabulary automatic before exam day • Beginners who want to read Hangul instead of leaning on romanization • Intermediate learners closing the gap between TOPIK I and TOPIK II • Anyone who has abandoned a flashcard app out of boredom GOOD TO KNOW Complete beginner? Yes, it's for you: start at the first level, turn on Assist Mode and keep both prompts on until you're ready to make it harder. Writing practice or a dictionary? No. Hangul Hero does one job, making you recognize and recall Korean words fast, and does it well. Which TOPIK? The complete TOPIK I and TOPIK II vocabulary: 5,700 words. Who makes it? A small independent studio that has kept HSK Hero on the App Store since 2016 and Hangul Hero since 2020. What does it cost? The first group of levels is free. If it clicks, one purchase unlocks all 5,700 words for good. No subscription. Pick your level and see how far the Hero Method takes you. 화이팅!

About

Repeat Sequence

Features
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How long a sequence can your memory hold? Repeat Sequence is a fast, addictive memory game that tests your pattern recall, focus and reflexes. Numbered squares flash on the grid for a few seconds — then vanish. Tap them back in the exact order you saw them. One wrong tap breaks the chain. Every round gets harder: less time to memorize, more to remember, and no second chances. HOW TO PLAY • Squares appear on the grid, each numbered by its position in the sequence • Memorize the order before they disappear • Tap every square in sequence — no hesitation, no mistakes • Survive as the timer speeds up and the grid fills up WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Simple rules, endless difficulty ramp • Trains working memory, attention and reaction speed at the same time • Round history to track your progress and beat your record • Quick one-minute rounds — a perfect brain workout on the go • Clean, distraction-free design: pure you vs. the grid A WORKOUT FOR YOUR MIND Repeating longer and longer sequences strengthens your working memory — the same skill you use to remember directions, names, PINs and daily to-dos. A few minutes a day is all it takes to keep your mind sharp. WHO IS IT FOR? Fans of brain training, pattern puzzles, Simon-style challenges and concentration games. Students, professionals, seniors — anyone who loves a simple-looking game that quietly destroys you at round 12. Think you can keep up? Download now and find out! Subscriptions Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Learn Korean4 screens
Repeat Sequence3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Learn Korean at none against Repeat Sequence's shown. Repeat Sequence's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 and Repeat Sequence sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Korean ships an update every 14 months, Repeat Sequence every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Learn Korean versus Repeat Sequence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn KoreanRepeat Sequence
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHandtechnicsIvan Gastilovic

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Learn Korean

One-time1
  • Unlock Everything$39.99
3 purchases

Repeat Sequence

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month No Ads$0.991 Month
  • 6 Months No Ads$4.996 Months
  • 1 Year No Ads$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Learn Korean free?
Learn Korean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Repeat Sequence free?
Repeat Sequence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Learn Korean or Repeat Sequence have ads?
Repeat Sequence shows ads; Learn Korean does not.
Which is updated more often, Learn Korean or Repeat Sequence?
Learn Korean ships an update every 14 months, and Repeat Sequence every 2 months. Most recently, Learn Korean was updated on October 14, 2026 and Repeat Sequence on October 13, 2026.

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