Comparison

NAVER Dictionary vs Korean Pro

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

Head to head
About

NAVER Dictionary

Access a comprehensive collection of dictionaries, including English-English, English-Korean, and numerous bilingual options. Features include pronunciation evaluation, everyday conversation examples, and a user-created dictionary platform. All content is available for free.

Highlights
  • 70+ Dictionaries
  • 30M+ Headwords
  • Everyday English Conversation
  • Pronunciation Evaluation
  • User-created Dictionary Platform
  • Multiple English Accents
Features
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WELCOME to NAVER Dictionary! Our dictionary app features ▶ All for FREE! 70 Dictionaries, 30M headwords, Everyday English Conversation, Quiz, Pronunciation Evaluation, all for FREE! ▶ 4 famous English-English dictionaries - Oxford Dictionary of English (124,000 words, 139,000 examples) - Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary (136,000 words, 100,000 examples) - Merriam-Webster’s Advanced Learner's English Dictionary (59,000 words, 140,000 examples) - Wiktionary (980,000 words) ▶ 1M English Pronunciations American, British, Australian, Indian English accents! ▶ 3 famous Thesaurus dictionaries - Oxford Learners Thesaurus for beginners, intermediate (EN-KO, EN-EN) - Oxford Thesaurus of English for advanced, native (EN-EN, EN-KO, EN-JA) - Collins English Paperback Thesaurus, 8th edition HarperCollins Publishers ▶ High trusted 11 Korean dictionaries - Korean-English dictionary - Korean-Chinese dictionary - Korean-Vietnamese dictionary - Korean-Japanese dictionary - Korean-Indonesian dictionary - Korean-Thai dictionary - Korean-French dictionary - Korean-Spanish dictionary - Korean-Russian dictionary - Korean-Mongolian dictionary - Korean-Arabic dictionary ▶ 3 famous Korean dictionaries ▶ 46 various bilingual dictionaries for Korean peoples - English, Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Vietnamese, Arabic, Hindi, Russian, Portuguese, Thai, Indonesian, Turkish, Greek, Hebew, Mongolian, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Swahili, Tagalog, Urdu, Ukrainian, Tetum, Swedish, Persian, Latin, Lao, Italian, Hungarian, Hausa, Dutch, Czech, Croatian, Cambodian, Burmese, Georgia, Nepali dictionaries ▶ Open dictionary Pro - User creation dictionary platform - 6,000 dictionaries, 5.6M headwords See NAVER Dictionary Official Blog (http://blog.naver.com/dic_master) for more information. Please leave your inquiry with NAVER English Dictionary Customer Center (https://help.naver.com/service/24549/category/bookmark?lang=en) in case a problem occurs while using the app.

About

Korean Pro

Master the Korean language with a comprehensive dictionary and exam preparation tools. Explore vocabulary across diverse topics, perfect your pronunciation, and utilize retention techniques for effective learning. Ideal for those passionate about Korean culture through music, dramas, or literature.

Highlights
  • Extensive vocabulary across topics
  • Precision pronunciation guide
  • Personalized learning paths
  • Contextual examples and explanations
  • Enhanced retention techniques
  • TOPIK exam preparation
Features
Currently charting
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"Korean Pro": Dive into the Korean Wave with Confidence! Been bitten by the K-pop bug? Or maybe you're hooked to the gripping tales of Korean dramas? Dive deeper into the mesmerizing world of Korean culture with "Korean Pro". More than just a dictionary, it's your key to embracing the beauty of the Korean language. Features that Resonate with Every American: - Broaden your horizon with words across various topics, from basics to advanced. - Perfect your accent with precision pronunciation, and gear up for those Karaoke nights. - Personalize your learning journey, whether you're aiming for TOPIK exams or just exploring the language. - Get insights into words with examples and detailed explanations, making your learning more contextual. - Use enhanced retention techniques to make sure those words stick. For every American touched by the magic of Korean culture, be it through songs, movies, or literature, "Korean Pro" is your go-to companion. Start your immersive Korean journey today!

Screenshots

NAVER Dictionary3 screens
Korean Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NAVER Dictionary at Free against Korean Pro's $4.99. NAVER Dictionary also leads on ratings volume (252 vs 1). Korean Pro's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

NAVER Dictionary is free to download; Korean Pro costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Korean Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NAVER Dictionary has 252 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of NAVER Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 57% of Korean Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NAVER Dictionary ships an update every 2 months, Korean Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
NAVER Dictionary versus Korean Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNAVER DictionaryKorean Pro
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.2 (252 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.5% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings252 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#144 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB91 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperNAVER Corp.Dmitry Zaika

Customer experience

NAVER Dictionary

All ratings251 ratings
Positive50.2%
Neutral11.6%
Negative38.2%
Written reviews448 reviews
Positive35.5%
Neutral15.6%
Negative48.9%

Korean Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

Bugs and requests

NAVER Dictionary

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Login/sign-up issues
  • Inconsistent behavior across updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add pronunciation audio
  • Improve dictionary search and navigation
  • Provide dark mode option
  • Sync word lists across devices

Korean Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NAVER Dictionary

No in-app purchases

None

Korean Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NAVER Dictionary free?
NAVER Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Korean Pro free?
Korean Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NAVER Dictionary or Korean Pro?
Korean Pro is rated higher. NAVER Dictionary averages 3.2 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while Korean Pro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NAVER Dictionary or Korean Pro have ads?
NAVER Dictionary shows ads; Korean Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, NAVER Dictionary or Korean Pro?
NAVER Dictionary ships an update every 2 months, and Korean Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, NAVER Dictionary was updated on October 29, 2026 and Korean Pro on October 30, 2026.

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