# Subway Korea vs Learn Korean

The clearest difference is rating: Subway Korea at 4.8 against Learn Korean's 4.2. Subway Korea also leads on ratings volume (4.6K vs 10) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). Learn Korean's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subway Korea sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Learn Korean asks for nothing beyond the download.

Subway Korea holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Korea has 4.6K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Subway Korea's written reviews are positive against 67% of Learn Korean's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Korea | Learn Korean |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-korea/id325924444/reviews)** | [4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-korean-learn-language/id1518717606/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **72.5% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 68 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Malang Studio Co. Ltd,](https://appshunter.io/developer/523490027) | [Youfang Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1424080840) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Korea

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-korea/id325924444)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate Korean subways with real-time transit information, route planning, and multi-language support. Features a zoomable map, useful dashboard, and bookmarking for frequent routes. Users can also contribute to improving transfer data.

**Highlights:** Real-time transit information, Vector-based zoomable maps, Route finder, Multi-language support, Bookmark frequently used routes, User-contributed transfer data

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AD Free Ticket (30 days) | $0.99 | one-time |
| AD Free Ticket (Unlimited) | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient and efficient
- 👍 Accurate subway information
- 🚀 Helpful for foreigners
- 👍 Reliable and up-to-date

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate timetables
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Confusing UI after updates
- 🐛 Lack of support for new subway lines
- 🔍 Poor search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Incorrect station and route information
- Download issues for map data

**Requested features**

- Add support for more cities
- Improve accessibility features
- Provide option to save favorite routes
- Show elevator/escalator locations at stations
- Integrate real-time train arrival updates


### Learn Korean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-korean-learn-language/id1518717606)

This app helps beginners learn Korean with basic grammar, phonetic pronunciation, and daily phrases. It offers features like transliteration, translation, and voice input to aid in learning and travel.

**Highlights:** Basic Korean grammar, Phonetic pronunciation practice, Daily Korean phrases, Voice input and translation, Transliteration, Favorites and history

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Korea free?

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

### Is Learn Korean free?

Learn Korean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Subway Korea or Learn Korean?

Subway Korea is rated higher. Subway Korea averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Learn Korean averages 4.2 from 10 ratings.

### Do Subway Korea or Learn Korean have ads?

Subway Korea shows ads; Learn Korean does not.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Korea or Learn Korean?

Subway Korea ships an update monthly, and Learn Korean monthly. Most recently, Subway Korea was updated on October 27, 2026 and Learn Korean on September 22, 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.*