Comparison

Korean Study Step 1 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 Study Step 1

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
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■ Korean language study STEP 1 with "Writing Princess" (For iPhone & iPad.) ■ Elementary Korean language education APP by enjoyable learning with writing. ■ Korean language dictation learning is possible by writing with this APP. ■ Free Version contains advertisement. 'Writing Princess STEP 1' is an innovative APP through which people can learn Korean language as if mother teach English words to young child by writing those words on the notebook. Not only visual factor(figures) and auditory factor(sounds) of traditional APPs, but writing recognition system which is developed by ourselves in this APP make it possible for people to study without notebook or pens. Now, why don't you, young boys and girls, enjoy writing and study with 'Writing Princess STEP 1'? ■ Korean language education APP which can do dictation! ■ Maximizing the effectiveness of learning Korean language by using the concept that mother teach Korean words to young child by writing those words on the notebook! ■ Patent for writing recognition system! ■ Appeared on TV program, MBC Power Magazine! ■ Appeared on TV program, KBS 9 NEWS! ■ Characteristics of Writing Princess STEP 1 1. First stage - Phonics - Learning elementary Korean alphabet! - Korean language can be learned by writing initial sound (기역~히읗), a neutral vowel (아~예), letter (가~하), as the order of making each alphabet. 2. Second stage - Dictation - Learning Korean by listening & writing memorized alphabet. - Korean language can be learned by writing and listening pronunciation of "Writing Princess" 3. "Writing Princess & Writing King" Characters' awesome voice - Voice actors' awesome voice that can be heard only in 'Writing Princess STEP 1' APP. ■ 'English Study STEP I with Writing Princess' is also released for studying English. ■ "Korean study STEP II with Wiriting Princess" is also being developed for student. ■ Please leave your opinions, and it will be considered carefully for further development. ■ e-mail - ceosoftheaven@gmail.com ■ Produced by - Softheaven Inc.

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 Study Step 14 screens
Hangul Study3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hangul Study at none against Korean Study Step 1's 1. Korean Study Step 1's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Korean Study Step 1 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hangul Study asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Korean Study Step 1 against 3.0 for Hangul Study. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Korean Study Step 1 ships an update every 3 months, Hangul Study every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Korean Study Step 1 versus Hangul Study: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKorean Study Step 1Hangul Study
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews44.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size327 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSOFTHEAVENkim juyoung

Customer experience

Korean Study Step 1

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive44.8%
Neutral27.6%
Negative27.6%

Hangul Study

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Korean Study Step 1

One-time1
  • Remove ADS$1.99
None

Hangul Study

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Korean Study Step 1 free?
Korean Study Step 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hangul Study free?
Hangul Study is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Korean Study Step 1 or Hangul Study?
Korean Study Step 1 and Hangul Study are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Korean Study Step 1 or Hangul Study have ads?
Both Korean Study Step 1 and Hangul Study show ads.
Which is updated more often, Korean Study Step 1 or Hangul Study?
Korean Study Step 1 ships an update every 3 months, and Hangul Study every 7 months. Most recently, Korean Study Step 1 was updated on October 5, 2026 and Hangul Study on September 29, 2026.

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