Comparison

Smart Korean Dictionary vs Bootstrap Korean Grammar

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

Head to head
About

Smart Korean Dictionary

Features
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This app includes meaning of word in Korean, synonyms, antonyms and other advanced features English to Korean and Korean to English Dictionary English description of the word Every word is clickable History list of the word Favorite list of the word Comprehensive settings for searching and suggestions Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Bootstrap Korean Grammar

Master Korean grammar with a step-by-step approach. This app offers 185 grammar topics and over 3200 audio examples to build your communication skills. Interactive exercises and a personal study list enhance learning.

Highlights
  • 185 grammar topics
  • 3200+ audio examples
  • Step-by-step learning
  • Interactive exercises
  • Personal study list
  • Companion book integration
Features
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Finally understand Korean grammar - one small step at a time. • 185 topics, from your first sentence to honorifics and reported speech • 3,200+ examples, each with native-speaker audio • Exercises and spaced repetition for every topic • A "Why?" explanation when you make a mistake Packed with 185 Korean grammar topics and over 3,200 annotated native-speaker audio examples, *Bootstrap Korean Grammar* is a proven grammar-based approach that gets you communicating in Korean precisely and with confidence. FREE TO TRY: The first 10 topics free. Unlock all 185 with one purchase. A lifetime purchase - NO subscription. * 'Bootstrap Korean Grammar' provides the solid grounding in grammar basics that is the key to mastering Korean as a second language. * Grammatical rules and concepts are clearly explained in order. Each topic builds on the last - step-by-step. * Hundreds of new words are introduced with clear contextual meanings alongside the grammar to help learners quickly build their Korean speaking and comprehension prowess. STEP-BY-STEP TOPICS: Starting from the beginning, the idea is progress in small self-contained steps (called 'topics'). Each topic builds on the last, by incrementally adding new grammatical patterns, new vocabulary and lots and lots of useful examples - from the topic and subject markers 은/는 and 이/가, through tenses and particles, to causatives, honorifics and the formal 습니다 style. 3,200 EXAMPLE PHRASES: Each topic includes a thorough explanation of the grammar and then lots of examples that illustrate the grammar. Each example includes an English translation, as well as notes highlighting how each example illustrates that topic's grammar, as well as the meanings of new Korean words. INTERACTIVE EXERCISES: Once you have understood a grammar topic, you can immerse yourself in interactive drills designed for effective learning. Practice Korean grammar with engaging exercises for rapid improvement. Make a mistake with the topic's grammar and a short "Why?" explanation shows you what the right answer is - and why. STUDY LIST: The app now includes an integrated personal study list feature that streamlines your learning process -- improve your focus and achieve better results in your studies. THE COMPANION BOOK: The companion book is available called "Bootstrap Korean Grammar". The book includes all 185 grammar topics and over 3,200 example phrases from this app. -- Just search for "Bootstrap Korean Grammar" on Amazon. -- The book and mobile app are easy to coordinate using QR codes. Just scan the QR code at the beginning of any chapter in the book with the app and it will take you straight to the topic where you will find all the examples with the high-quality audio matching the chapter in the book. -- So if you prefer to have the grammar set out in book form but would also like to be able to listen to the example sentences, then the book/app combination is perfect for you.

Screenshots

Smart Korean Dictionary4 screens
Bootstrap Korean Grammar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bootstrap Korean Grammar at none against Smart Korean Dictionary's shown. Bootstrap Korean Grammar also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17). 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. Smart Korean Dictionary sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Bootstrap Korean Grammar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Korean Dictionary ships an update every 5 months, Bootstrap Korean Grammar every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smart Korean Dictionary versus Bootstrap Korean Grammar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Korean DictionaryBootstrap Korean Grammar
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1715.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMd Shihab UddinDeclan Software Ltd

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Smart Korean Dictionary

Subscriptions5
  • Remove ads for a month$0.491 Month
  • Remove ads for 2 months$0.992 Months
  • Remove ads for 3 months$1.493 Months
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  • Remove ads for 6 months$1.996 Months
  • Remove ads for a year$2.991 Year
1 purchases

Bootstrap Korean Grammar

One-time1
  • Unlock All Korean Topics$34.99

Questions

Is Smart Korean Dictionary free?
Smart Korean Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bootstrap Korean Grammar free?
Bootstrap Korean Grammar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smart Korean Dictionary or Bootstrap Korean Grammar have ads?
Smart Korean Dictionary shows ads; Bootstrap Korean Grammar does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart Korean Dictionary or Bootstrap Korean Grammar?
Smart Korean Dictionary ships an update every 5 months, and Bootstrap Korean Grammar every 9 days. Most recently, Smart Korean Dictionary was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bootstrap Korean Grammar on October 24, 2026.

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