Comparison

Dico vs Learn Korean (Beginners)

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

Head to head
About

Dico

Learn Korean through engaging content like K-Pop music, dramas, and entertainment shows. This app offers thematic and level-based learning with interactive song lyrics and pronunciation guides. It provides a fun and unique approach to language acquisition.

Highlights
  • Learn Korean with K-Pop, dramas, and shows
  • Thematic learning based on preferences
  • Level-based lessons
  • Learn Korean lyrics with pronunciation guides
  • Interactive song content
Features
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DICO es la innovadora app en español para aprender el idioma coreano utilizando videos de K POP, dramas y programas de entretenimiento. ¡Con DICO disfrutarás estudiar idiomas de una manera única y divertida! ● Aprendizaje temático: estudia con contenidos diversos según tus preferencias. ● Aprendizaje por niveles: lecciones diseñadas según tu manejo del idioma. ● Aprendizaje con canciones: practica las letras escuchando las canciones de tus artistas de KPOP preferidos, como GOT7, EXO, SUPER JUNIOR, BTS, BLACKPINK, etc. con sus respectivos significados en español y guía para pronunciar como tu idol favorito. Reconocida con el premio de E-Learning Korea 2017, el contenido exclusivo de nuestra aplicación te hará disfrutar de una experiencia de aprendizaje inolvidable. ¡Disfruta Corea, Disfruta DICO! Consultas o reclamos, escríbenos a cs.disfrutacorea@gmail.com

About

Learn Korean (Beginners)

This app offers a comprehensive Korean language course for beginners, allowing you to learn the alphabet, build vocabulary, and practice all four language skills. Study independently at your own pace with interactive exercises and native audio, all available offline.

Highlights
  • Learn alphabet and vocabulary
  • Practice reading, writing, and listening
  • Native audio recordings
  • Offline course access
  • Interactive exercises with images
  • Review mode for reinforcement
  • Weekly user rankings
Features
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Want to learn Korean in an easy and flexible way? With over 30 million downloads worldwide, the BNR Languages apps help you study Korean in a practical, simple, and independent way. The complete course allows you to start from scratch, learn the alphabet, build your vocabulary, and practice reading, writing, and listening with native audio recordings. Study on your own, at your own pace, with no daily limits, and use the review mode to reinforce everything you've already learned. Perfect for anyone who wants to learn Korean quickly — whether for travel, study, work, or to communicate better with family and friends. Find out why our app is the ideal choice to study anytime, anywhere: - Offline Korean course — from beginner to advanced levels. - Study independently, at your own pace, without the need for teachers. - No time limits or daily activity restrictions. - Interactive exercises with images that make learning easier. - Review mode to practice and refresh the content. - Native audio recordings with adjustable playback speed. - Different types of exercises: reading, writing, and listening. - Intuitive and easy-to-use interface for all ages. - Join the weekly ranking and compete with other users. - The app works completely offline — no internet connection needed. - All content is available for free. Download now and start learning Korean in a simple, practical, and flexible way — at your own pace! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dico4 screens
Learn Korean (Beginners)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Learn Korean (Beginners) at 83% against Dico's 0%. Learn Korean (Beginners) also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (246 vs 1). Dico's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On price, ads, 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. Learn Korean (Beginners) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Dico asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Learn Korean (Beginners) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Korean (Beginners) has 246 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Dico's written reviews are positive against 83% of Learn Korean (Beginners)'s.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dico versus Learn Korean (Beginners): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDicoLearn Korean (Beginners)
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (246 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1246 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB169 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHANTEOGLOBALBNR LANGUAGES INC.

Customer experience

Dico

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Learn Korean (Beginners)

All ratings246 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral4.9%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral10.8%
Negative5.9%

In-app purchases

None

Dico

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Learn Korean (Beginners)

Subscriptions6
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$3.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$5.991 Month
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  • Premium$19.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$24.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$44.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$59.99
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Dico free?
Dico is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Learn Korean (Beginners) free?
Learn Korean (Beginners) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dico or Learn Korean (Beginners)?
Learn Korean (Beginners) is rated higher. Dico averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Learn Korean (Beginners) averages 4.7 from 246 ratings.
Do Dico or Learn Korean (Beginners) have ads?
Both Dico and Learn Korean (Beginners) show ads.

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