Comparison

Korean Study Step 1 vs Kory

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

Kory

This app focuses on practical speaking skills for beginners, using a structured curriculum and interactive drills. It aims to build confidence through real-world conversation practice rather than rote memorization.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step curriculum for beginners
  • Interactive speaking drills
  • Real-world conversation missions
  • Focus on speaking confidence
  • Master first unit for free
Features
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Tired of memorizing words and studying grammar without actually speaking? Kory Korean is your personal gym for speaking, designed to finally open your mouth. We don't throw random phrases at you. Our app provides a structured, step-by-step curriculum designed for absolute beginners. Follow the path, train your speaking muscles with interactive drills, and build real confidence by succeeding in real-world missions. Before you know it, you'll have successfully completed your first conversation in Korean. Your goal isn't a test score. It's speaking with confidence. What makes us different: A Real, Step-by-Step Curriculum: Follow a clear path from learning "Hello" to successfully ordering coffee in a cafe. Designed for beginners. Focused Speaking Drills: Train your speaking muscles effectively by listening to native speakers and repeating in our interactive exercises. Designed for Success: Every unit is built to give you a feeling of accomplishment by helping you succeed in your very first conversations. Master Your First Unit for FREE: Prove to yourself that our method works. Complete the entire first unit for free and gain the confidence that you can speak Korean. Stop studying. It's time to start training.. For more information on our Terms of Use, please visit: [Apple's Standard EULA](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

Screenshots

Korean Study Step 14 screens
Kory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kory at 100% against Korean Study Step 1's 45%. Kory also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). Korean Study Step 1's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). 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 Kory sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kory holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Korean Study Step 1's written reviews are positive against 100% of Kory's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Korean Study Step 1 ships an update every 3 months, Kory weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Korean Study Step 1 versus Kory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKorean Study Step 1Kory
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size327 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSOFTHEAVENJonghwan Choi

Customer experience

Korean Study Step 1

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

Kory

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Korean Study Step 1

One-time1
  • Remove ADS$1.99
5 purchases

Kory

Subscriptions5
  • Unlimited Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Monthly$8.991 Month
  • kory_korean_event_yearly$19.991 Year
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  • Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited Yearly1 Year trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Korean Study Step 1 free?
Korean Study Step 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kory free?
Kory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Korean Study Step 1 or Kory?
Kory is rated higher. Korean Study Step 1 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Kory averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Korean Study Step 1 or Kory have ads?
Korean Study Step 1 shows ads; Kory does not.
Which is updated more often, Korean Study Step 1 or Kory?
Korean Study Step 1 ships an update every 3 months, and Kory weekly. Most recently, Korean Study Step 1 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Kory on November 4, 2026.

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