# StoryKorean vs Lingopeel

The clearest difference is rating: StoryKorean at 4.7 against Lingopeel's 4.2. StoryKorean also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Lingopeel's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StoryKorean sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lingopeel sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StoryKorean holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of StoryKorean's written reviews are positive against 67% of Lingopeel's.

StoryKorean ships an update fortnightly, Lingopeel every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StoryKorean | Lingopeel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storykorean/id1633003593/reviews)** | [4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingopeel-language-learning/id6499281148/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 13.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Josie Daw](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633003595) | [Alex Yeo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740947891) |

## What reviewers say

### StoryKorean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storykorean/id1633003593)

Immerse yourself in Korean folk tales while learning the language. This app offers interactive stories with translations, grammar tips, vocabulary lists, and quizzes for beginner and intermediate learners. Gain cultural insights alongside language mastery.

**Highlights:** Korean folk tales with English translation, Interactive learning with audio, Grammar tips and vocabulary lists, Story-based quizzes, Cultural insights and notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Membership | $9.99 | one-time |


### Lingopeel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingopeel-language-learning/id6499281148)

This app helps language learners move beyond basic knowledge to confidently engage in real conversations. It offers simulated dialogues, vocabulary practice with spaced repetition, and instant feedback on grammar and pronunciation. Users can also create custom conversation scenarios and receive direct developer support.

**Highlights:** Simulated conversations, Custom scenario creation, Spaced repetition vocabulary practice, Real-time feedback, Direct developer support, Support for multiple languages

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $23.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited Access | $95.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $143.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StoryKorean free?

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

### Is Lingopeel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StoryKorean or Lingopeel?

StoryKorean is rated higher. StoryKorean averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Lingopeel averages 4.2 from 10 ratings.

### Do StoryKorean or Lingopeel have ads?

Both StoryKorean and Lingopeel show ads.

### Which is updated more often, StoryKorean or Lingopeel?

StoryKorean ships an update fortnightly, and Lingopeel every 2 days. Most recently, StoryKorean was updated on October 16, 2026 and Lingopeel on October 17, 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.*