# Korean Study Step 1 vs Learn Korean & Study Hangul

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Learn Korean & Study Hangul at 92% against Korean Study Step 1's 45%. Learn Korean & Study Hangul also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Korean Study Step 1 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Learn Korean & Study Hangul sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Learn Korean & Study Hangul holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Korean & Study Hangul has 24K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Korean Study Step 1's written reviews are positive against 92% of Learn Korean & Study Hangul's.

Korean Study Step 1 ships an update every 3 months, Learn Korean & Study Hangul every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Korean Study Step 1 | Learn Korean & Study Hangul |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korean-study-step-1/id591368369/reviews) | **[4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-korean-and-study-hangul/id1227950973/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.8% of reviews | **91.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 327 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SOFTHEAVEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/588713602) | [PLANB LABS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/527215806) |

## What reviewers say

### Korean Study Step 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korean-study-step-1/id591368369)

This app teaches elementary Korean language through interactive writing exercises. It uses a unique writing recognition system to help users learn phonics and dictation, making learning engaging for young children.

**Highlights:** Elementary Korean alphabet learning, Korean language dictation, Writing recognition system, Phonics and letter learning, Character voiceovers, Interactive writing exercises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ADS | $1.99 | one-time |


### Learn Korean & Study Hangul

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-korean-and-study-hangul/id1227950973)

Learn Korean vocabulary and the Hangul alphabet through engaging mini-games and visual learning. Focus on practical words with short, daily 5-minute sessions designed for effortless and addictive learning.

**Highlights:** Visual vocabulary learning, 5-minute daily sessions, Hangul alphabet learning, Quick swipe and tap games, Focus on practical words, Habit-building approach

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited time! | $7.99 | per month |
| Korean Language - Free trial | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Daily 10 minutes bonus | $22.99 | per month |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and fun to learn
- 🚀 Effective vocabulary building
- 💡 Variety of learning activities
- 👍 Clear pronunciation and visuals
- 👍 Helpful for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Limited free time per day
- 💰 Expensive premium subscription
- 🔍 Lack of placement test or level selection
- 📝 Romanized spelling instead of Hangul

**Reported bugs**

- Login/account issues for some users
- App crashes or freezes reported by a few users

**Requested features**

- Allow more than 5 minutes of daily practice
- Provide voice recognition for pronunciation practice
- Add more grammar and sentence structure lessons
- Include an option to learn Hangul writing system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Korean Study Step 1 free?

Korean Study Step 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Learn Korean & Study Hangul free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Korean Study Step 1 or Learn Korean & Study Hangul?

Learn Korean & Study Hangul is rated higher. Korean Study Step 1 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Learn Korean & Study Hangul averages 4.8 from 24K ratings.

### Do Korean Study Step 1 or Learn Korean & Study Hangul have ads?

Korean Study Step 1 shows ads; Learn Korean & Study Hangul does not.

### Which is updated more often, Korean Study Step 1 or Learn Korean & Study Hangul?

Korean Study Step 1 ships an update every 3 months, and Learn Korean & Study Hangul every 10 days. Most recently, Korean Study Step 1 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Learn Korean & Study Hangul on November 1, 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.*