Comparison

Learn Korean (Beginners) vs LingoLen

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

Head to head
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/

About

LingoLen

Master new languages with engaging lessons and interactive exercises. Improve speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills across over 40 global languages. Track your progress and build confidence for travel, work, or personal growth.

Highlights
  • Learn over 40 global languages
  • Improve speaking, listening, reading, writing
  • Interactive lessons and quizzes
  • Personalized progress tracking
  • Learn multiple writing systems
  • Bite-sized lessons for motivation
Features
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LingoLen – Learn Languages with Confidence! Discover a smarter way to learn new languages with LingoLen, your everyday language learning companion. Whether you're learning for travel, work, school, or personal growth, LingoLen helps you build practical language skills through engaging lessons and interactive exercises. Explore more than 40 global languages while improving your speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities. Each lesson is designed to strengthen vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and real-world communication at a comfortable pace. With carefully structured courses, motivating challenges, and personalized progress tracking, LingoLen makes language learning simple, enjoyable, and rewarding. Why Choose LingoLen? Learn Real Communication Skills: Build confidence with lessons focused on everyday conversations. Practice reading, listening, speaking, and writing while expanding your vocabulary and understanding of grammar. Learn Multiple Writing Systems: Study different alphabets and scripts, including Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, and Russian. Step-by-step guidance makes unfamiliar writing systems easier to understand. Courses for Every Level: Whether you're just starting or already have experience, LingoLen supports learners from beginner to advanced with lessons that gradually increase in difficulty. Interactive Learning Experience: Stay motivated with bite-sized lessons, quizzes, challenges, and achievements that make learning feel engaging instead of overwhelming. Track Your Progress: Monitor completed lessons, learning streaks, earned rewards, and overall improvement as you continue developing your language skills. Improve Your Pronunciation: Practice with clear, natural audio recordings that help you recognize correct pronunciation and improve your speaking confidence. Supported Languages: LingoLen supports a wide range of popular global languages, helping you learn the language you need for travel, study, or career growth: - English (US & UK) - Spanish (Spain & Mexico) - French - Italian - German - Portuguese (Brazil & Portugal) - Polish - Ukrainian - Arabic - Croatian - Czech - Chinese (Simplified) - Bulgarian - Danish - Dutch - Finnish - Greek - Hindi - Hebrew - Hungarian - Indonesian - Japanese - Kazakh - Korean - Latvian - Lithuanian - Norwegian - Romanian - Serbian - Slovak - Slovenian - Swedish - Thai - Turkish - Vietnamese Getting Started: • Install LingoLen and begin learning in minutes.
 • Study vocabulary and grammar with short, structured lessons.
 • Reinforce your knowledge using interactive practice activities.
 • Earn rewards, maintain learning streaks, and monitor your achievements.
 • Build practical language skills through consistent daily practice. LingoLen provides a structured and enjoyable way to develop lasting language skills. Start today and take another step toward speaking a new language with confidence. More Information: Privacy Policy:https://sites.google.com/view/sumairasafdarapps/privacy-policy Terms of use:https://sites.google.com/view/sumairasafdarapps/terms-of-use EULA:https://sites.google.com/view/sumairasafdarapps/eula Support:https://sites.google.com/view/sumairasafdarapps/support

Screenshots

Learn Korean (Beginners)4 screens
LingoLen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LingoLen at none against Learn Korean (Beginners)'s shown. LingoLen also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Learn Korean (Beginners)'s advantage is ratings volume (251 vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Learn Korean (Beginners) sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and LingoLen sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LingoLen 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 251 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Korean (Beginners) ships an update monthly, LingoLen weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Learn Korean (Beginners) versus LingoLen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn Korean (Beginners)LingoLen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (251 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings251 — better5
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBNR LANGUAGES INC.Sumaira Safdar

Customer experience

Learn Korean (Beginners)

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

LingoLen

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Learn Korean (Beginners)

Subscriptions6
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$3.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$5.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Premium$19.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$24.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$44.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$59.99
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$69.99
3 purchases

LingoLen

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Learn Korean (Beginners) free?
Learn Korean (Beginners) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LingoLen free?
LingoLen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn Korean (Beginners) or LingoLen?
LingoLen is rated higher. Learn Korean (Beginners) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 251 ratings, while LingoLen averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Learn Korean (Beginners) or LingoLen have ads?
Learn Korean (Beginners) shows ads; LingoLen does not.
Which is updated more often, Learn Korean (Beginners) or LingoLen?
Learn Korean (Beginners) ships an update monthly, and LingoLen weekly. Most recently, Learn Korean (Beginners) was updated on November 3, 2026 and LingoLen on October 31, 2026.

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