# Duory vs Hangul

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hangul at 47% against Duory's 0%. Hangul also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (695 vs 1). Duory's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Duory sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Hangul sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hangul holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hangul has 695 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Duory's written reviews are positive against 47% of Hangul's.

Duory ships an update every 5 days, Hangul every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Duory | Hangul |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duory-language-learning-notes/id6504098229/reviews) | **[4.8 (695 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangul-type-korean/id6740519063/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **695** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **46.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 148 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adegboyega Dada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542474149) | [Ming Rong Ng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613121108) |

## What reviewers say

### Duory

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

This app helps you study, practice, and journal in your target languages. It centralizes your language notes, vocabulary, and phrases, offering hands-free practice and journaling features. Capture phrases from anywhere and reinforce learning with widgets.

**Highlights:** Organize notes for multiple languages, Hands-free practice, Journaling in target languages, Capture phrases from various sources, Vocabulary browsing from notes, Home and Lock Screen widgets, On-device language tasks

**Features:** Family Sharing

**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 |


### Hangul

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangul-type-korean/id6740519063)

Master Korean typing with this app designed for learners of all levels. Practice Hangul with interactive exercises, instant feedback, and a built-in keyboard. Perfect for students, fans, and travelers wanting to type Korean fluently.

**Highlights:** Real-time typing practice, Built-in Korean keyboard, Instant feedback on accuracy, Minimalist and intuitive design, Fun and engaging challenges, Daily practice exercises

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| life time plan | $17.99 | one-time |
| life time plan | $19.99 | one-time |
| life time plan | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Duory free?

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

### Is Hangul free?

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

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

Hangul is rated higher. Duory averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hangul averages 4.8 from 695 ratings.

### Do Duory or Hangul have ads?

Hangul shows ads; Duory does not.

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

Duory ships an update every 5 days, and Hangul every 3 weeks. Most recently, Duory was updated on September 26, 2026 and Hangul on September 28, 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.*