# Scribe Korean vs Flashcards

The clearest difference is rating: Scribe Korean at 4.8 against Flashcards's 4.2. Scribe Korean also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scribe Korean sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Flashcards sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scribe Korean holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 6 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scribe Korean | Flashcards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribe-korean/id640475387/reviews)** | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcards-learn-korean/id6448207860/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guiix Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/550872102) | [henri gil](https://appshunter.io/developer/498565852) |

## What reviewers say

### Scribe Korean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribe-korean/id640475387)

Master Korean vocabulary with a unique study method that links similar-sounding words for contextual understanding. Learn thousands of common words, including KLPT vocabulary, through engaging games and spaced repetition. Study offline and sync progress across devices.

**Highlights:** Learn 6000 common Korean words, Native audio pronunciation, 6 Korean learning games, Spaced-Repetition System, Offline study mode, Synchronized progress across devices, Example sentences and phrases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All | $1.49 | per month |
| MegaPack | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective vocabulary learning algorithm
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Multiple learning methods (flashcards, matching, quizzes)
- ✨ Good for building vocabulary foundation
- 💯 One-time upgrade fee

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional stuttering or clicking issues
- ⚠️ Example sentences can be of random quality/broken
- 📱 No iPad Pro keyboard support (as of 2017)
- ⏳ App not updated for a while (as of 2017)
- 🤔 Intro lesson has too many borrowed words

**Reported bugs**

- She stutters a little sometimes
- Sometimes have to click on something 2 or 3 times
- No support for Apple's iPad Pro keyboard
- App has not been updated in over a year (as of 2017)
- UI issues during in-app purchase on iPhone 5 with iOS 7

**Requested features**

- Create more languages, especially Romance languages
- Option to exclude romanization
- Android version
- Web version for computer use
- Add a feature for Hangul for those who don't know it


### Flashcards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcards-learn-korean/id6448207860)

Master Korean vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing with interactive flashcards, listening exercises, and a virtual coach. Learn at your own pace with daily word challenges and engaging games.

**Highlights:** Interactive flashcards for vocabulary, Listening comprehension exercises, Pronunciation practice, Handwriting exercises, Matching games, Virtual coach chat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 MONTH PREMIUM | $3.99 | per month |
| 6 MONTHS PREMIUM | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 YEAR PREMIUM | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scribe Korean free?

Scribe Korean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flashcards free?

Flashcards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scribe Korean or Flashcards?

Scribe Korean is rated higher. Scribe Korean averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Flashcards averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Scribe Korean or Flashcards have ads?

Neither Scribe Korean nor Flashcards shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scribe Korean or Flashcards?

Scribe Korean ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flashcards every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scribe Korean was updated on November 1, 2026 and Flashcards on November 3, 2026.

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