# Korean by Nemo vs Korean Learning

The clearest difference is ads: Korean by Nemo at none against Korean Learning's shown. Korean by Nemo also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 16). Korean Learning's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Korean by Nemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Korean Learning sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Korean by Nemo against 4.8 for Korean Learning. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Korean by Nemo has 2.1K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Korean by Nemo | Korean Learning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korean-by-nemo/id487077174/reviews) | **[4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korean-learning-beginners/id1636700013/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 90.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 488 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nemo Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/428814324) | [Zubair Saleem](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628307235) |

## What reviewers say

### Korean by Nemo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korean-by-nemo/id487077174)

Learn Korean with native speaker audio and pronunciation practice. This app focuses on essential words and phrases for everyday conversations, allowing you to learn at your own pace. It tracks your progress and offers customizable review modes to boost memory retention.

**Highlights:** Native speaker audio for essential words and phrases, Speech Studio for accent mastery and pronunciation practice, Offline access to downloaded audio content, Customizable learning with progress tracking, Review Mode for memory retention, Focus on high-frequency vocabulary for everyday conversations

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nemo Korean Foundation pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for learning vocabulary
- 🎓 Good for beginners
- 🔊 Clear pronunciation audio
- 📚 Variety of learning modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited vocabulary
- 🗣️ Focuses on formal speech only
- 💰 Paid version required for more content
- 🔁 Repetitive learning experience
- 🤔 Lack of grammar and sentence structure lessons

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with saving purchased content across devices
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Add more conversational and informal vocabulary
- Incorporate grammar and sentence structure lessons
- Allow users to create custom vocabulary lists
- Provide more advanced features like speech recognition and writing practice


### Korean Learning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korean-learning-beginners/id1636700013)

Master Korean with comprehensive modules covering reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Enjoy interactive games and real-time progress tracking. Customize your learning pace and style for a fun, fast, and user-friendly experience.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive learning modules, Customizable learning experience, Real-time progress tracking, Interactive vocabulary games, User-friendly interface, Light and dark modes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Korean Learning | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Korean Learning | $34.99 | per year |
| Learn Korean | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Korean by Nemo free?

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

### Is Korean Learning free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Korean by Nemo or Korean Learning?

Korean Learning is rated higher. Korean by Nemo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Korean Learning averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do Korean by Nemo or Korean Learning have ads?

Korean Learning shows ads; Korean by Nemo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Korean by Nemo or Korean Learning?

Korean by Nemo ships an update every 5 months, and Korean Learning every 5 months. Most recently, Korean by Nemo was updated on September 25, 2026 and Korean Learning on June 30, 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.*