# Lingory vs Korean Reading

The clearest difference is rating: Korean Reading at 4.6 against Lingory's 4.0. Korean Reading also leads on ratings volume (502 vs 107). Lingory's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lingory sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Korean Reading sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Korean Reading holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 107 and 502 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Lingory's written reviews are positive against 66% of Korean Reading's.

Lingory ships an update fortnightly, Korean Reading every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lingory | Korean Reading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingory/id1556564572/reviews) | **[4.6 (502 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korean-reading-ttmik-stories/id1659613381/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 107 | **502** |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | **66.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lingory Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556564574) | [G9](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573217833) |

## What reviewers say

### Lingory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingory/id1556564572)

Master Korean language skills through interactive lessons focused on speaking, reading, listening, and writing.  Content is developed by certified teachers and based on native speaker conversations for practical fluency.  Features include daily goals, clear pronunciation, extensive vocabulary, and review tools.

**Highlights:** Speaking, reading, listening, writing practice, Native speaker conversation-based lessons, Daily learning goals and motivation, Clear native pronunciation, 2,000+ vocabulary and 3,500+ example sentences, Video and comprehensive review, Personalized learning archive

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 링고리 구독 1개월 | $6.99 | per month |
| 링고리 3개월 구독 | $16.49 | per 3 months |
| 링고리 6개월 구독 | $26.49 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Best app for learning Korean
- 📚 Comprehensive lessons and vocabulary
- 🎨 Well-designed and interactive
- 🆓 Mostly free with minimal ads
- 🗣️ Clear audio from native speakers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔇 Sound issues and volume problems
- 🕰️ Too many ads interrupting lessons
- 🔍 Typing recognition issues
- 🤖 Lacking speech recognition for pronunciation

**Reported bugs**

- Lessons freezing or crashing after ads
- Subscription issues and loss of premium features
- Inability to access lesson history and progress
- Compatibility problems on certain devices and OS versions

**Requested features**

- Add more advanced grammar and TOPIK level lessons
- Improve lesson organization and navigation
- Implement a review system for previously learned content
- Add writing practice and handwriting recognition
- Provide more customization options (font size, themes, etc.)


### Korean Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korean-reading-ttmik-stories/id1659613381)

Learn Korean naturally by reading over 1,000 original stories tailored to your level. Immerse yourself in the language with integrated reading, listening, and writing exercises. Track your progress and earn certificates as you build fluency.

**Highlights:** 1,000+ graded Korean stories, Tap to translate words instantly, Sentence-by-sentence translations, Professional audio narration, Writing practice exercises, Vocabulary review with quizzes, Progress tracking and certificates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| monthly subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| yearly subscription | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent progression and narration
- 🚀 Engaging and interesting content
- 👍 Helpful for improving reading, listening, and vocabulary
- 👍 Convenient for practicing on the go
- 👍 Effective for learning Korean

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Bugs and technical issues
- 👎 Limited vocabulary lookup and translation options
- 👎 Inconsistent or confusing quiz/review functionality
- 👎 Not suitable for absolute beginners

**Reported bugs**

- Audio not working consistently
- Quizzes have incorrect grading
- Vocabulary review feature has bugs
- Navigation and UI issues

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve vocabulary review system with spaced repetition
- Allow highlighting and translation of any word, not just bolded words
- Provide English translations or summaries of stories
- Offer discounted subscription for existing TTMIK members


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lingory free?

Lingory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Korean Reading free?

Korean Reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lingory or Korean Reading?

Korean Reading is rated higher. Lingory averages 4.0 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Korean Reading averages 4.6 from 502 ratings.

### Do Lingory or Korean Reading have ads?

Korean Reading shows ads; Lingory does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lingory or Korean Reading?

Lingory ships an update fortnightly, and Korean Reading every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lingory was updated on October 25, 2026 and Korean Reading on October 27, 2026.

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