Comparison

NAVER Dictionary vs Hangul

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

Hangul

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
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Master Korean Typing | Type Like a Native! Unlock the power of Korean typing with our cutting-edge app, designed to help you type faster and more accurately in Hangul. Whether you’re a Korean beginner or looking to refine your skills, this is the perfect practice tool for you! Why Choose Our Korean Typing App? • Real-Time Typing Practice – Enhance your typing speed with interactive exercises. • Learn Hangul Easily – No need for a separate Korean keyboard; our app includes a built-in Korean keyboard. • Instant Feedback – Identify mistakes, improve accuracy, and confidently type. • Minimalist & Intuitive Design – No distractions, just pure Korean learning. • Fun & Engaging Challenges – Test your skills with fun exercises and daily practice. Who Is This App For? • Korean learners wanting to master Hangul typing • K-pop & K-drama fans who want to text in Korean • Students preparing for TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) • Travelers & ex-pats looking to communicate better in Korea • Anyone who wants to type in Korean like a pro! Start your Hangul typing journey today! Download now and practice Korean typing effortlessly! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NAVER Dictionary3 screens
Hangul4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hangul at 4.8 against NAVER Dictionary's 3.2. Hangul also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (47% vs 35%). NAVER Dictionary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Hangul sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. NAVER Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hangul holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 252 and 711 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of NAVER Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 47% of Hangul's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NAVER Dictionary ships an update every 2 months, Hangul every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NAVER Dictionary versus Hangul: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNAVER DictionaryHangul
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (252 ratings)4.8 (711 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.5% of reviews46.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings252711 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB83 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNAVER Corp.Ming Rong Ng

Customer experience

NAVER Dictionary

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

Hangul

All ratings710 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral4.4%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral22.2%
Negative31.1%

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

Hangul

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NAVER Dictionary

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Hangul

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan$0.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • life time plan$17.99
  • life time plan$19.99
  • life time plan$34.99

Questions

Is NAVER Dictionary free?
NAVER Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hangul free?
Hangul is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NAVER Dictionary or Hangul?
Hangul is rated higher. NAVER Dictionary averages 3.2 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while Hangul averages 4.8 from 711 ratings.
Do NAVER Dictionary or Hangul have ads?
Both NAVER Dictionary and Hangul show ads.
Which is updated more often, NAVER Dictionary or Hangul?
NAVER Dictionary ships an update every 2 months, and Hangul every 3 weeks. Most recently, NAVER Dictionary was updated on October 28, 2026 and Hangul on October 28, 2026.

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