# Catagrams vs Hangul Typing Tale

The clearest difference is price: Catagrams at Free against Hangul Typing Tale's $4.99. Catagrams also leads on ratings volume (57 vs 4). Hangul Typing Tale's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Catagrams is free to download; Hangul Typing Tale costs $4.99 up front. Catagrams sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Hangul Typing Tale asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Catagrams against 5.0 for Hangul Typing Tale. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catagrams has 57 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Catagrams's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hangul Typing Tale's.

Catagrams ships an update every 3 weeks, Hangul Typing Tale every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Catagrams | Hangul Typing Tale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catagrams/id6499542357/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangul-typing-tale/id6737801764/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 94.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#42** |
| Size | 195 MB | 423 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ponderosa Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743819473) | [Viet Hoang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444382961) |

## What reviewers say

### Catagrams

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catagrams/id6499542357)

Solve charming word puzzles in a cozy, hand-drawn game. Unlock unique accessories for your feline friends and enjoy relaxing gameplay. Customize your experience with adjustable difficulty and daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn illustrations, Relaxing gameplay, Customizable puzzles, Infinite play mode, Cat accessories, Daily puzzles, Support cat rescues

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scientist Cat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cozy Winter Night Cat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Desert Road Trip Cat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Cat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Play Mode | $2.99 | one-time |
| Treat Package | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🥰 Cute and adorable art
- 👍 Fun and addictive word game
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 🧩 Unique puzzle mechanic
- 🎨 Customizable difficulty and settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Some features require payment or ads
- 🤔 Hints not always free as initially stated

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Free hints for all puzzles
- Ability to slide tiles freely on the board


### Hangul Typing Tale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangul-typing-tale/id6737801764)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

Master Korean typing with this game designed to teach Hangul characters and their placement. Learn to type Korean efficiently in a fun, game-like environment, making the process quick and accessible.

**Highlights:** Learn Hangul typing from scratch, Master Korean character placement, Fast learning curve, Game-like learning experience, Focus on typing mechanics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Catagrams free?

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

### Is Hangul Typing Tale free?

Hangul Typing Tale costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Catagrams or Hangul Typing Tale?

Hangul Typing Tale is rated higher. Catagrams averages 4.9 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Hangul Typing Tale averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Catagrams or Hangul Typing Tale have ads?

Catagrams shows ads; Hangul Typing Tale does not.

### Which is updated more often, Catagrams or Hangul Typing Tale?

Catagrams ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hangul Typing Tale every 2 days. Most recently, Catagrams was updated on August 31, 2026 and Hangul Typing Tale on September 22, 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.*