# Learn Korean (Beginners) vs HanguGO

The clearest difference is ads: HanguGO at none against Learn Korean (Beginners)'s shown. HanguGO also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Learn Korean (Beginners)'s advantage is ratings volume (253 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Korean (Beginners) sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and HanguGO sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $249.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HanguGO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Korean (Beginners) has 253 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Learn Korean (Beginners) ships an update monthly, HanguGO every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Korean (Beginners) | HanguGO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-korean-beginners/id1622489019/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangugo/id6759330660/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **253** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 169 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BNR LANGUAGES INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622487401) | [ECLUB Idiomas LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573555595) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn Korean (Beginners)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-korean-beginners/id1622489019)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlock all categories | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlock all categories | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock all categories | $24.99 | per year |
| Unlock all categories | $44.99 | per year |
| Unlock categories - lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Unlock categories - lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


### HanguGO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangugo/id6759330660)

This app is a community for students of a major Korean language school. It offers comprehensive courses, live lessons, flashcards, challenges, and games to help users learn Korean and connect with fellow learners.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive Korean courses, Live lessons with specialized teachers, Interactive flashcards (Kimchi Cards), Learning challenges and games, Community for learners, Communicative teaching approach

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plano Plus Anual | $249.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Korean (Beginners) free?

Learn Korean (Beginners) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HanguGO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Learn Korean (Beginners) or HanguGO?

HanguGO is rated higher. Learn Korean (Beginners) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 253 ratings, while HanguGO averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Learn Korean (Beginners) or HanguGO have ads?

Learn Korean (Beginners) shows ads; HanguGO does not.

### Which is updated more often, Learn Korean (Beginners) or HanguGO?

Learn Korean (Beginners) ships an update monthly, and HanguGO every 3 days. Most recently, Learn Korean (Beginners) was updated on November 9, 2026 and HanguGO on November 9, 2026.

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