Comparison

Korean Study Step 1 vs Korean writing 2

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

Korean writing 2

This app helps children learn Korean Hangul through interactive writing, drawing, and engaging games. It features guided writing for consonants and vowels, word practice, and creative coloring tools. Gamified elements encourage repeated practice for easier learning.

Highlights
  • Guided consonant and vowel writing
  • Word writing practice
  • Interactive coloring with multiple tools
  • Hangul-themed mini-games
  • Gamified learning with star collection
Features
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Korean writing 2 consists of writing, drawing, and game methods so that you can study Hangul easily and easily. Dictation is automatically played and children learn by just writing in sequence. Cool sound and image effects are implemented so that children are not bored. You have to collect star points to play the game, and you have to repeat it to collect stars. Collecting stars, playing games, and collecting stars so that children can learn Korean easily. Configuration and content + Write along consonant vowels Consonants: ㄱ ~ ㅎ (14), Vowels: ㅏ ~ ㅣ (10) + Write a word Tangerine ~ Tiger (96 words in total, each 2-4 words) + Coloring Pen resizing, 11 colors, 5 pen shapes It's fun and easy to draw and you can save your drawing. + Hangul Play Hangangfang, Archery, Playing Cards + Wordplay Word Balloon, Archery, Color Finder, Playing Cards

Screenshots

Korean Study Step 14 screens
Korean writing 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Korean writing 2 at 5.0 against Korean Study Step 1's 3.4. Korean writing 2 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Korean writing 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Korean writing 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Korean Study Step 1 ships an update every 3 months, Korean writing 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Korean Study Step 1 versus Korean writing 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKorean Study Step 1Korean writing 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size327 MB205 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSOFTHEAVENdayYom ( '')/

Customer experience

Korean Study Step 1

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

Korean writing 2

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Korean Study Step 1

One-time1
  • Remove ADS$1.99
1 purchases

Korean writing 2

One-time1
  • 결제시 모든컨텐츠 사용, 광고제거$4.99

Questions

Is Korean Study Step 1 free?
Korean Study Step 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Korean writing 2 free?
Korean writing 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Korean Study Step 1 or Korean writing 2?
Korean writing 2 is rated higher. Korean Study Step 1 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Korean writing 2 averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Korean Study Step 1 or Korean writing 2 have ads?
Both Korean Study Step 1 and Korean writing 2 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Korean Study Step 1 or Korean writing 2?
Korean Study Step 1 ships an update every 3 months, and Korean writing 2 fortnightly. Most recently, Korean Study Step 1 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Korean writing 2 on September 25, 2026.

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