Comparison

Korean Handwriting Lite vs Hangul Study

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

Head to head
About

Korean Handwriting Lite

This app teaches children how to write Korean characters and words through interactive tracing and a fun card game. It covers basic consonants, vowels, and vocabulary across various themes, making learning engaging and effective.

Highlights
  • Interactive character tracing
  • Learn consonants and vowels
  • Vocabulary building by theme
  • Card game for review
  • Step-by-step writing instructions
Features
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※IPhone, iPad “NO.1 brand Of learning Korean for children ※Miracle Method of Korean learning! You can write Korean Just Following Our App. ※The bible of edu-tainment-Playing card game for review ※From character, combination character, to word. -According the order of learning, children can learn Korean. ※기역~히읃 14 characters, 가~히 140 combination characters, 135 words of 27 theme, -rich and various contents. ※Numbers will teach how to write. ※Children can write Korean with finger following instructions ※After writing, Children can check their learning to play card game ■ Features & Contents 1. Seed class: from 기역 to 히읃, learning characters 2. Bud class: learning a combination characters 3. Stem, Leaf, Flower class : learning words of themes ■ How to play card game 1.You should finish a theme for playing a card game. 2.If you finish a theme in each class, 10 stars are given 3.You can play a card game using a star ■ report & partnership: cs@hyonga.com

About

Hangul Study

Master the Korean alphabet by practicing writing consonants and vowels. Explore various pen options and listen to pronunciation with built-in TTS. Supports iPhones and iPads with iOS 16+.

Highlights
  • Practice writing consonants and vowels
  • 19 consonants, 21 vowels, 27 final consonants
  • Multiple pen colors and types
  • TTS pronunciation playback
  • iPhone and iPad support
  • Screen rotation lock (iPhone only)
Features
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Repeat while writing Korean consonants and vowels. Korean consists of 19 consonants and 21 vowels. Learn the basics of Hangul by writing Korean consonants and vowels. - Consonants: 19 - Vowels: 21 - Final Consonants: 27 - Writing: Learn the basics of Hangul by writing consonants and vowels. - Various pens: Pen colors, types, and thicknesses - Phone and iPad Support: Supports iPhones and iPads with iOS 16 or later. - Screen Rotation Lock: Locking the screen rotation is available only in the iPhone app. - TTS: Listen to pronunciation with the Korean voice installed on your device. - Contains advertisements.

Screenshots

Korean Handwriting Lite4 screens
Hangul Study3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Korean Handwriting Lite at 5.0 against Hangul Study's 3.0. Korean Handwriting Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Korean Handwriting Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Korean Handwriting Lite ships an update every 5 weeks, Hangul Study every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Korean Handwriting Lite versus Hangul Study: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKorean Handwriting LiteHangul Study
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews93.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHyongAkim juyoung

Customer experience

Korean Handwriting Lite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive93.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative1.7%

Hangul Study

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Korean Handwriting Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Hangul Study

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Korean Handwriting Lite free?
Korean Handwriting Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hangul Study free?
Hangul Study is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Korean Handwriting Lite or Hangul Study?
Korean Handwriting Lite is rated higher. Korean Handwriting Lite averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hangul Study averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Korean Handwriting Lite or Hangul Study have ads?
Hangul Study shows ads; Korean Handwriting Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Korean Handwriting Lite or Hangul Study?
Korean Handwriting Lite ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hangul Study every 7 months. Most recently, Korean Handwriting Lite was updated on August 21, 2026 and Hangul Study on September 29, 2026.

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