# Korean Dictionary + vs Play and Learn KOREAN

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Korean Dictionary + at 55% against Play and Learn KOREAN's 0%. Korean Dictionary + also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (216 vs 3). Play and Learn KOREAN's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Korean Dictionary + sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Play and Learn KOREAN sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Korean Dictionary + holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Korean Dictionary + has 216 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Korean Dictionary +'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Play and Learn KOREAN's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Korean Dictionary + | Play and Learn KOREAN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (216 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korean-dictionary-plus/id501709193/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-and-learn-korean/id1048810963/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **216** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **55.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **9** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iThinkdiff](https://appshunter.io/developer/377715733) | [SHIFT Interactive Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/507280008) |

## What reviewers say

### Korean Dictionary +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korean-dictionary-plus/id501709193)

This app provides a comprehensive bilingual dictionary for English and Korean, offering offline translation and pronunciation for over 350,000 words and phrases. It includes features like image text scanning, a phrasebook, vocabulary games, and a word of the day to aid language learning.

**Highlights:** Bilingual English-Korean dictionary, Offline translation and pronunciation, Image text scanning, Vocabulary games and flashcards, Phrasebook with common phrases, Word of the day

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pronunciation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Online Translator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flash Card | $0.99 | one-time |
| Phrase Book | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Helpful for vocabulary building
- 👍 Good for sentence structure practice
- 👍 Useful for learning pronunciation
- 👍 Good for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment for pronunciation
- 💰 Requires payment for word of the day
- 💰 Paywall for pronunciation assistance
- 💰 Free version too limited
- 💰 Ads are intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Pronunciation guide doesn't work
- No sound from the app after paying for pronunciation
- Scan mode doesn't work for Korean
- App freezes and crashes after downloading translator addition
- Pro upgrade is currently unavailable

**Requested features**

- Allow listening to pronunciation without paying
- Improve pronunciation guide functionality
- Make pronunciation accessible for free
- Include more definitions
- Reduce ads


### Play and Learn KOREAN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-and-learn-korean/id1048810963)

This app offers a fun and engaging way to learn Korean vocabulary, spelling, and alphabet through flashcards and interactive games. It includes quizzes, memory puzzles, and shuffled letter challenges suitable for both children and adults.

**Highlights:** Flashcards for vocabulary, Word quiz with difficulty levels, Memory game, Shuffled letters puzzle, Multiple image packs, Learning games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Numbers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Verbs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Plants | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Animals 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| American Animals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Birds | $0.99 | one-time |
| In The City | $0.99 | one-time |
| Food | $0.99 | one-time |
| In The House | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Packs | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Korean Dictionary + free?

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

### Is Play and Learn KOREAN free?

Play and Learn KOREAN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Korean Dictionary + or Play and Learn KOREAN?

Korean Dictionary + is rated higher. Korean Dictionary + averages 4.5 out of 5 from 216 ratings, while Play and Learn KOREAN averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Korean Dictionary + or Play and Learn KOREAN have ads?

Korean Dictionary + shows ads; Play and Learn KOREAN does not.

### Which is updated more often, Korean Dictionary + or Play and Learn KOREAN?

Korean Dictionary + ships an update every 2 months, and Play and Learn KOREAN every 2 months. Most recently, Korean Dictionary + was updated on October 26, 2026 and Play and Learn KOREAN on October 10, 2026.

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