Comparison

Hangul Typing Tale vs Nihongo Explorer

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

Head to head
About

Hangul Typing Tale

Master Korean typing with this game designed to teach Hangul characters and their placement. Learn to type Korean efficiently in a fun, game-like environment, making the process quick and accessible.

Highlights
  • Learn Hangul typing from scratch
  • Master Korean character placement
  • Fast learning curve
  • Game-like learning experience
  • Focus on typing mechanics
Features
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Learning to type Korean 한글 from ZERO! You can learn to type Korean Hangul 한글 under 2 hours! Learning a language difficult, but this game isn't about learning to understand the language, hence it's not difficult at all ヽ(ヅ)ノ It's all about TYPING KOREAN!

About

Nihongo Explorer

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NihongoExplorer – Learn Japanese by Voice! Step into the dungeon of Japanese learning! With NihongoExplorer, you don’t just memorize words—you speak them to advance through the game. Perfect for learners who want to practice Hiragana, Katakana, JLPT N5 & N4 Kanji, and sharpen their Japanese pronunciation. ---How it works--- -Explore dungeons filled with Japanese challenges. -Use voice input: pronounce the word correctly to clear obstacles. -Learn step by step: Hiragana → Katakana → Kanji (N5 & N4). -Fun and interactive: it feels like a game, but you’re mastering real Japanese! ---Features--- -Voice recognition practice for accurate pronunciation. -Covers essential beginner to lower-intermediate vocabulary. -Engaging RPG-style dungeon adventure. -Great for JLPT preparation (N5 & N4). -Suitable for self-learners, students, and anyone who wants to improve their spoken Japanese. ---Who is it for?--- -Beginners learning Hiragana and Katakana. -Learners studying basic Kanji (JLPT N5 & N4). -Anyone wanting to practice Japanese pronunciation in a fun, interactive way. Start your adventure today and level up your Japanese with NihongoExplorer!

Screenshots

Hangul Typing Tale4 screens
Nihongo Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Nihongo Explorer at Free against Hangul Typing Tale's $4.99. Hangul Typing Tale's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support 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

Nihongo Explorer is free to download; Hangul Typing Tale costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hangul Typing Tale ships an update every 2 days, Nihongo Explorer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hangul Typing Tale versus Nihongo Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHangul Typing TaleNihongo Explorer
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size423 MB771 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperViet HoangKEI NAGASE

In-app purchases

None

Hangul Typing Tale

No in-app purchases

None

Nihongo Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hangul Typing Tale free?
Hangul Typing Tale costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nihongo Explorer free?
Nihongo Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hangul Typing Tale or Nihongo Explorer have ads?
Nihongo Explorer shows ads; Hangul Typing Tale does not.
Which is updated more often, Hangul Typing Tale or Nihongo Explorer?
Hangul Typing Tale ships an update every 2 days, and Nihongo Explorer every 4 days. Most recently, Hangul Typing Tale was updated on October 9, 2026 and Nihongo Explorer on October 7, 2026.

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