Kory vs Locker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Step-by-step curriculum for beginners
- Interactive speaking drills
- Real-world conversation missions
- Focus on speaking confidence
- Master first unit for free
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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/)
Locker
Practice opening combination locks with a realistic simulation. Learn from clear explanations of mistakes and customize your practice experience. Ideal for preparing for school, gym, or work lockers.
- Realistic combination lock simulation
- Customizable combinations
- Clear mistake explanations
- Adjustable dial sensitivity
- Haptic and sound feedback options
- Multiple dial sizes
- Light and dark mode
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New locker? Practice opening it before you have to do it in a crowded hallway. Locker is a realistic combination lock you turn with your finger. Enter your own combination, spin the dial, pull the shackle. When something goes wrong, Locker tells you exactly what happened in plain words — "You went past your second number" — instead of just resetting. EVERYTHING IS FREE • Your own combination, saved only on your phone • Dials numbered 0–29, 0–39, and 0–49 • Teach Me walkthrough with right/left arrows on the dial • Clear explanations for every mistake • Realistic dial feel with a sensitivity setting • Clicks and haptics you can turn off • Six dial colors, light and dark mode WORKS FOR ANY LOCKER School lockers, gym lockers, work lockers, college dorms. If it has a dial, you can practice it here. PRIVACY No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Your combination never leaves your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Locker at none against Kory's 5. Locker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Kory's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Kory sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Locker asks for nothing beyond the download.
Locker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively.
Kory ships an update weekly, Locker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kory | Locker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jonghwan Choi | phannafest llc |
Customer experience
Kory
Locker
In-app purchases
Kory
- 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
Locker
No in-app purchases









