# Lingory vs Bungeo

The clearest difference is rating: Bungeo at 5.0 against Lingory's 4.0. Bungeo also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%). Lingory's advantage is ratings volume (107 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Bungeo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bungeo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lingory has 107 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Lingory's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bungeo's.

Lingory ships an update fortnightly, Bungeo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lingory | Bungeo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingory/id1556564572/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bungeo-learn-korean/id6761886468/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **107** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lingory Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556564574) | [Valentin Vannay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890180486) |

## 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.)


### Bungeo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bungeo-learn-korean/id6761886468)

Master Korean vocabulary with flashcards curated from popular dramas and films. Learn the most frequently used words first, with a spaced repetition system for effective long-term memory. Track your progress towards fluency with clear, measurable goals.

**Highlights:** Drama-curated vocabulary, Spaced repetition system, Progress tracking, Themed word packs, No time pressure, Hand-curated content

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Business Deck | $0.49 | one-time |
| Parenting Deck | $0.49 | one-time |
| Core Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lingory free?

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

### Is Bungeo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lingory or Bungeo?

Bungeo is rated higher. Lingory averages 4.0 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Bungeo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lingory or Bungeo have ads?

Neither Lingory nor Bungeo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lingory or Bungeo?

Lingory ships an update fortnightly, and Bungeo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lingory was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bungeo on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*