# TOPIK ONE vs Write It! Korean

The clearest difference is ads: TOPIK ONE at none against Write It! Korean's shown. TOPIK ONE also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). Write It! Korean's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TOPIK ONE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Write It! Korean sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TOPIK ONE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Write It! Korean has 3.7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TOPIK ONE's written reviews are positive against 89% of Write It! Korean's.

TOPIK ONE ships an update every 3 months, Write It! Korean every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TOPIK ONE | Write It! Korean |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topik-one/id670590734/reviews)** | [4.8 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-it-korean/id1268225657/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 89.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andre Graziani](https://appshunter.io/developer/670590737) | [Jernung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268225656) |

## What reviewers say

### TOPIK ONE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topik-one/id670590734)

Prepare for the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) with realistic practice tests. Get instant feedback on your answers and utilize a built-in dictionary to improve your vocabulary. Ideal for intermediate to advanced learners aiming to ace the exam.

**Highlights:** TOPIK-style practice tests, Vocabulary & Grammar practice, Listening comprehension practice, Writing section practice, Instant feedback on answers, Integrated dictionary

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### Write It! Korean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-it-korean/id1268225657)

Master Korean handwriting with this app that uses advanced recognition technology to teach the Hangul alphabet. Enjoy bite-sized lessons, guided practice, and timed tests to improve your writing skills efficiently.

**Highlights:** Handwriting recognition technology, Bite-sized lessons, Stroke-by-stroke guidance, Timed test mode, Progress tracking, Offline support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy and efficient learning
- 👍 Helpful for beginners
- 🎨 Great for practicing writing
- 💰 Free with minimal ads
- 🔊 Clear audio pronunciation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing or bugs
- 🔍 Strict grading system
- 🕰️ Repetitive lessons
- 🔤 Lack of vocabulary/grammar lessons

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect character recognition
- Distorted screen layout after ads
- Inability to report bugs

**Requested features**

- More advanced lessons beyond just the alphabet
- Option to adjust audio speed
- Ability to reset progress
- Expanded language support beyond just Korean


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TOPIK ONE free?

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

### Is Write It! Korean free?

Write It! Korean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TOPIK ONE or Write It! Korean?

TOPIK ONE is rated higher. TOPIK ONE averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Write It! Korean averages 4.8 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do TOPIK ONE or Write It! Korean have ads?

Write It! Korean shows ads; TOPIK ONE does not.

### Which is updated more often, TOPIK ONE or Write It! Korean?

TOPIK ONE ships an update every 3 months, and Write It! Korean every 3 weeks. Most recently, TOPIK ONE was updated on September 22, 2026 and Write It! Korean on September 23, 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.*