Comparison

Korean Study Step 1 vs 링고애니

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

링고애니

This app offers an engaging way for children aged 3-8 to learn Korean characters and improve their cognitive skills. Through animated stories, interactive games, and personalized coaching, it makes learning fun and effective.

Highlights
  • Animated stories for learning
  • Interactive word writing practice
  • Personalized learning with a virtual coach
  • Auditory and visual phonics training
  • Word matching and puzzle games
  • Spelling and vocabulary quizzes
Features
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한국콘텐츠진흥원 2020년 하반기 이달의 우수게임 기능성 게임 부분 수상작! 유저투표 1위! 소중한 우리 아이와 한글공부의 재미있고 신나는 첫 만남! 하루 15분 말놀이와 함께 아이의 한글능력을 쑥쑥 키워주세요. 생동감 있는 애니메이션 동화로 지루하지 않게! 단어 적어보기 체험과 다양한 놀이 콘텐츠로 언제 어디서나 즐겁게! 귀여운 코리 학습 코치의 개인 맞춤식 학습으로 더욱 스마트하게! 말놀이는 3세부터 8세까지의 아이가 스스로 한글을 배우고 동시에 두뇌 능력도 향상 시킬 수 있는 체험 기반의 콘텐츠를 제공합니다. [특장점] 풀 패키지 인앱구매를 통해 자음부터 모음까지 매일 15분씩 1년간 스스로 학습할 수 있는 콘텐츠 수록 구매 후 이용가능한 총 36편의 각각의 한글 철자 학습에 특화된 디지털 동화책 수록 귀여운 코리 학습 코치의 꼼꼼한 우리 아이 맞춤형 학습 진도 체크 1단계. 소리동화 읽기 동화책을 보고 들으면서 철자의 자음과 모음의 소리에 익숙해지는 청각 집중 인식 훈련 과정 2단계. 소리개념 익히기 (Metalinguistic) 훈련 의성어, 의태어 및 자연의 소리를 활용한 스토리 안에서 철자 소리의 특징을 이해하는 과정 3단계. 글자, 단어써보기 철자 또는 단어를 직접 써보며 순서를 익히고, 철자와 소리를 매칭시키는 소근육 발달 훈련 4단계. 터치 앤 플레이 단어 학습 학습 단계 별로 철자가 들어있는 단어를 초급, 중급, 고급의 3단계 난이도로 학습하는 과정 5단계. 퍼즐 맞추기 게임 학습한 단어의 이미지를 초급, 중급, 고급의 3단계 난이도 퍼즐로 맞춰가며 복습하는 게임 6단계. 단어 맞추기 게임 학습한 단어의 이미지를 향해 철자가 새겨진 볼의 방향을 조정하고 발사하여 맞추는 게임 7단계. 단어 쓰기 게임 단어의 이미지와 발음을 이해하고 주어진 철자를 조합하여 올바른 단어를 완성하는 게임 8단계. 퀴즈 게임 3챕터 학습 완료 시 단어 이미지, 소리, 철자를 정확히 인지하고 있는지 확인하는 퀴즈 게임 귀여운 코리 학습 코치가 틀린 단어들의 패턴을 분석하여 정확히 인지할 때 까지 지속적으로 반복 노출 생동감 있는 애니메이션과 다양한 놀이로 우리 아이의 한글 능력과 스스로 공부하는 올바른 습관을 길러주세요.

Screenshots

Korean Study Step 14 screens
링고애니4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 링고애니 at 96% against Korean Study Step 1's 45%. 링고애니 also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Korean Study Step 1's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 링고애니 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

링고애니 holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Korean Study Step 1's written reviews are positive against 96% of 링고애니's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Korean Study Step 1 ships an update every 3 months, 링고애니 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Korean Study Step 1 versus 링고애니: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKorean Study Step 1링고애니
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)3.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.8% of reviews96.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size327 MB618 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSOFTHEAVENLingoany Inc.

Customer experience

Korean Study Step 1

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

링고애니

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.9%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Korean Study Step 1

One-time1
  • Remove ADS$1.99
1 purchases

링고애니

One-time1
  • Full Package$47.99

Questions

Is Korean Study Step 1 free?
Korean Study Step 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 링고애니 free?
링고애니 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Korean Study Step 1 or 링고애니?
링고애니 is rated higher. Korean Study Step 1 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while 링고애니 averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Korean Study Step 1 or 링고애니 have ads?
Korean Study Step 1 shows ads; 링고애니 does not.
Which is updated more often, Korean Study Step 1 or 링고애니?
Korean Study Step 1 ships an update every 3 months, and 링고애니 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Korean Study Step 1 was updated on October 5, 2026 and 링고애니 on October 4, 2026.

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