# VISITKOREA vs Learn Korean

The clearest difference is rating: Learn Korean at 4.7 against VISITKOREA's 3.6. Learn Korean also leads on ratings volume (849 vs 7) and review sentiment (89% vs 65%). VISITKOREA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Korean sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. VISITKOREA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Learn Korean holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Korean has 849 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of VISITKOREA's written reviews are positive against 89% of Learn Korean's.

VISITKOREA ships an update every 2 weeks, Learn Korean every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VISITKOREA | Learn Korean |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visitkorea/id417340885/reviews) | **[4.7 (849 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-korean-phrasebook/id444080371/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **849** |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | **89.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 39 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [한국관광공사](https://appshunter.io/developer/326632575) | [Webron Software LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071126548) |

## What reviewers say

### VISITKOREA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visitkorea/id417340885)

Plan and navigate your trip to Korea with comprehensive travel information. Discover attractions, food, accommodations, and festivals. Features include itinerary recording, personalized recommendations, and detailed maps with public transport directions.

**Highlights:** Tourist attraction information, Food and accommodation listings, Festival and shopping details, Itinerary recording and timeline, Personalized travel recommendations, Interactive maps and navigation, Public transportation information

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Extensive information for travel
- 👍 Great for planning trips
- 👍 Helpful for navigating
- 👍 Good UI and design
- 👍 Informative and useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App shuts down
- 🐛 Network errors
- 🐛 Server connection issues
- 🐛 Slow performance

**Reported bugs**

- Auto log out on app quit
- App shuts down when clicking posts
- Error message: check connection
- Network error: WiFi connection problem
- Error message: Server not connected

**Requested features**

- Offline information access
- More interactive maps with directions
- Detailed subway route information with transfers and exit maps
- Allow bookmarks for subway maps
- Section on free WiFi access


### Learn Korean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-korean-phrasebook/id444080371)

This app helps travelers learn essential Korean phrases for trips to Korea. It offers audio recordings from native speakers for pronunciation and allows offline access to phrases categorized by common scenarios. Users can save favorites and access a free selection of phrases, with an option to upgrade for more content.

**Highlights:** Essential Korean phrases for travel, Native speaker audio pronunciation, Offline access, Categorized phrases, Save favorite phrases, Slow playback for pronunciation

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Korean | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VISITKOREA free?

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

### Is Learn Korean free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VISITKOREA or Learn Korean?

Learn Korean is rated higher. VISITKOREA averages 3.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Learn Korean averages 4.7 from 849 ratings.

### Do VISITKOREA or Learn Korean have ads?

Neither VISITKOREA nor Learn Korean shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VISITKOREA or Learn Korean?

VISITKOREA ships an update every 2 weeks, and Learn Korean every 4 months. Most recently, VISITKOREA was updated on November 10, 2026 and Learn Korean on November 6, 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.*