# Learn Korean, Hangul vs Duory

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Learn Korean, Hangul at 56% against Duory's 0%. Learn Korean, Hangul also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (416 vs 1). Duory's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Korean, Hangul sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per 3 months and Duory sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Learn Korean, Hangul holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Korean, Hangul has 416 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Learn Korean, Hangul's written reviews are positive against 0% of Duory's.

Learn Korean, Hangul ships an update every 2 weeks, Duory every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Korean, Hangul | Duory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (416 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-korean-hangul-heykorea/id6449217947/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duory-language-learning-notes/id6504098229/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **416** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **55.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 144 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435435840) | [Adegboyega Dada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542474149) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn Korean, Hangul

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-korean-hangul-heykorea/id6449217947)

Master Korean language skills with a structured learning path covering Hangeul, vocabulary, grammar, and speaking. Practice with AI-powered tools and prepare for TOPIK certification. This app offers daily tasks and badges to keep you motivated on your language journey.

**Highlights:** Structured learning path for Hangeul, grammar, and vocabulary, AI-powered Korean speaking practice with instant feedback, Topic-based vocabulary with flashcards and images, TOPIK test simulations and mock tests, Daily tasks and motivational badges, Develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HeyKorea 3-months Subscription | $16.99 | per 3 months |
| HeyKorea 3-months Standard | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 6-months Premium Standard | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| 12-month Subscription Holiday | $33.99 | per year |
| 12-month Subscription Standard | $35.99 | per year |
| HeySpeak 12months Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| HeyKorea Lifetime Special | $32.99 | one-time |
| Forever Premium Holiday | $34.99 | one-time |
| Forever Premium Welcome | $36.99 | one-time |
| HeyKorea Lifetime Standard | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to understand
- 😍 Cute interface
- 💡 Good for beginners
- 🚀 Helps improve Korean quickly
- 📚 Explains grammar well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Ads after paying
- 🚫 Lifetime subscription issues
- ❓ Unclear question context
- 😵 Glitchy and stressful
- 🤷‍♂️ Units disappear after completion

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription not updating after purchase
- Ads appearing after purchasing subscription
- App crashes or shows blank screen
- Lifetime subscription not applying correctly
- Payment processed but no access granted

**Requested features**

- Allow reviewing completed units without redoing them
- Provide clearer context for question answers
- Improve subscription activation and persistence
- Offer an option to skip alphabet learning for those who don't see the point


### Duory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duory-language-learning-notes/id6504098229)

This app helps you learn languages by organizing notes, practicing vocabulary, and journaling. It offers features like translation, pronunciation recording, and spaced repetition to enhance your learning journey. Offline functionality and customizable widgets make it a versatile tool for language learners.

**Highlights:** Organize notes for multiple languages, Practice vocabulary with spaced repetition, Journal in target languages, Hands-free practice sessions, Capture phrases from various sources, Offline language tasks, Home and Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Duory Plus (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Duory Family Plus (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Duory Plus (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Duory Family Plus (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Korean, Hangul free?

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

### Is Duory free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Learn Korean, Hangul or Duory?

Learn Korean, Hangul is rated higher. Learn Korean, Hangul averages 4.7 out of 5 from 416 ratings, while Duory averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Learn Korean, Hangul or Duory have ads?

Neither Learn Korean, Hangul nor Duory shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Learn Korean, Hangul or Duory?

Learn Korean, Hangul ships an update every 2 weeks, and Duory every 5 days. Most recently, Learn Korean, Hangul was updated on November 7, 2026 and Duory on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*