Comparison

K vs Korean Learner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

K

Features
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Master Korean vocabulary the smart way β€” with word cards, native audio, and pronunciation practice that actually scores your speaking. K-Word Booster is made for English, Vietnamese, and Indonesian speakers learning Korean β€” whether you are preparing for the EPS-TOPIK exam, getting ready to work in Korea, or learning for study and everyday life. WHY K-WORD BOOSTER? - Word cards that stick β€” every card shows the Korean word, its reading, the meaning in your language, and a real example sentence with translation - Pronunciation practice with instant feedback β€” listen to native audio, say the word out loud, and get an accuracy score on the spot - Hands-free Auto Play β€” words and example sentences play on repeat, so you can train your ears while commuting, cooking, or resting - Smart review β€” mark difficult words with one tap and the app collects them for you to review until they stick - Works offline β€” audio is downloaded once per deck, so you can study anywhere, even without an internet connection - In your language β€” the whole app is available in English, TiαΊΏng Việt, and Bahasa Indonesia HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a deck β€” browse categories and choose a set of words to learn 2. Study the cards β€” read, listen, and speak each word with native audio 3. Decide as you go β€” tap "Review needed" for hard words, "Done" for easy ones 4. Come back and review β€” clear your review list and watch your progress grow PERFECT FOR - EPS-TOPIK and TOPIK test takers building essential vocabulary - People working in Korea, or preparing to - Beginners who want a simple, focused way to learn real Korean words START FREE Enjoy full access free for 15 days. After the trial, continue learning with a monthly or quarterly subscription. Download K-Word Booster today and boost your Korean β€” one word at a time!

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Korean Learner

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Korean Learner β€” learn Korean vocabulary with flashcards that come back right before you'd forget them. From your first μ•ˆλ…•ν•˜μ„Έμš” to TOPIK 6, words come with an example sentence and their meaning in your own language. Flip a card, swipe right if you knew it and left if you didn't: the FSRS spaced-repetition algorithm decides when it comes back. LEARN IN YOUR LANGUAGE The whole app, and every word's meanings and example translations, in 15 languages: English, Japanese, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, German, Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian and Ukrainian. THREE LEARNING TRACKS β€’ Learn basics β€” greetings, family, colors, numbers, body parts, common verbs and adjectives, days, time… everything to start fast. β€’ Prepare TOPIK β€” the vocabulary of TOPIK levels 1 to 6, one deck per level. β€’ Expand vocabulary β€” themed decks for business, travel, cooking, sports, emotions, idioms, Konglish, onomatopoeia, hanja-rich words and more. FREE FOR EVERYONE β€’ The Learn basics track and TOPIK I (levels 1 and 2), studied with spaced repetition β€’ Progress for every deck β€” words learned, words due today, and daily limits you choose β€’ Explore β€” search every word with its romanization and examples, words and verbs side by side β€’ The Hanja tab in Explore β€” 309 Chinese characters used in Korean, each with its Korean reading and three everyday words that use it β€’ Favorites β€” save any word and study your favorites like any deck β€’ Light and dark modes β€’ No account needed β€” your progress stays on your device WITH PREMIUM β€’ Every deck β€” TOPIK II (levels 3 to 6) and every Expand vocabulary theme, 32 decks in all β€’ Word audio β€” hear a word pronounced on its flashcard or in Explore, or have each new card read aloud β€’ AI translation and explanations β€” type a word or a sentence in Korean or in your language, get a short translation, then ask about it: the AI answers in your language. Subject to fair use. β€’ Your own lists β€” group words your way and study them like any deck β€’ Sync between devices β€” sign in with Apple, with no name or email asked, and keep your progress, lists and study settings in step on all your devices Premium is a monthly or yearly subscription, with a 1-week free trial on the yearly plan for new subscribers, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices vary by country and are shown in the app before you buy. A free trial turns into a paid subscription unless you cancel at least 24 hours before it ends. Subscriptions renew automatically at the price shown unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Lifetime is a one-time purchase and never renews. Terms of Use: https://koreanlearner.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://koreanlearner.app/privacy

Screenshots

K3 screens
Korean Learner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Korean Learner at none against K's shown. K's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. K sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month and Korean Learner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

K ships an update every 4 weeks, Korean Learner every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
K versus Korean Learner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKKorean Learner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks β€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size53 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPracsol Inc.Valentin Mouget

In-app purchases

7 purchases

K

Subscriptions5
  • ALL Access Monthly$2.001 Month
  • ALL Access Quaterly$5.003 Months
  • ALL Access Monthly$5.001 Month
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  • Quarterly subscription$12.003 Months
  • Annual subscription$21.001 Year
One-time2
  • All Access$8.00
  • Premium Membership$8.99
3 purchases

Korean Learner

Subscriptions2
  • Premium monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is K free?
K is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Korean Learner free?
Korean Learner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do K or Korean Learner have ads?
K shows ads; Korean Learner does not.
Which is updated more often, K or Korean Learner?
K ships an update every 4 weeks, and Korean Learner every 4 months. Most recently, K was updated on October 25, 2026 and Korean Learner on October 24, 2026.

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