Comparison

Hangul vs Korean Learning

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

Head to head
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/

About

Korean Learning

Master the Korean alphabet with a focused, step-by-step approach. This app offers interactive lessons, writing practice with guides, and spaced repetition to help you read and write Korean confidently. Track your progress and make learning stick.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step alphabet lessons
  • Reading and writing quizzes
  • Detailed progress tracking
  • Spaced repetition system
  • Handwriting practice with guides
  • Syllable composer
  • Pronunciation audio
Features
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Korean is easier than you think. Most resources make Korean look complicated. Hangul App makes it clear, simple, and fun... So you can finally read, write & understand Korean with confidence! Built for focus: master the alphabet, then grow into words and grammar. Get the foundations right! - Why you'll love it • Learn the alphabet step by step - A beginner-friendly lesson shows exactly how Hangul works (spoiler: it's much easier than English spelling). • Build a real vocabulary - About 5,900 essential words, sorted by how often Koreans actually use them - meanings, hanja, and levels included. • Understand real sentences - 85 beginner grammar patterns with examples, from particles to verb endings. • Practice your way - Reading and writing quizzes for letters, syllables, words, and grammar - choose exactly what you want to review. • Stay motivated - Track detailed statistics and watch your progress grow. • Remember forever - Built-in spaced repetition ensures what you learn actually sticks. - Why Hangul App is different Unlike generic language apps, Hangul App is built exclusively for Korean and puts the alphabet first - the foundation of your journey. Once you can read Korean, every word, sign, and subtitle becomes a practice opportunity. Start your Korean journey today - download Hangul App and discover how easy it is to read, write, and understand Korean. --- Frequently Asked Questions - What is Hangul app? Hangul is a Korean learning app built exclusively for Korean. It covers the Korean alphabet (Hangul), 5,900+ vocabulary words (TOPIK I and beyond), and 85 beginner grammar patterns - all with spaced repetition, pronunciation audio, and handwriting practice. - Is Hangul a good app for learning the Korean alphabet from scratch? Yes! Hangul includes a full lesson on how the Korean writing system works - from its history to how syllables are formed. The interactive Hangul Composer lets you build Korean syllables step by step by picking consonants and vowels. - Can I practice writing Korean characters by hand? Yes. Hangul has a draw practice mode with stroke-by-stroke animated guides, multiple Korean fonts as reference, and visual guides like a 9-grid overlay for proper positioning. - Does Hangul use spaced repetition (SRS)? Yes - Hangul uses a custom SM2+ spaced repetition algorithm that considers both accuracy and response time. A visual chart shows what's overdue, due soon, or well-memorized. - Does Hangul have Korean pronunciation audio? Yes. Korean text-to-speech for all entries - hear native pronunciation while browsing, studying, or taking quizzes with an auto-speak option. - How is Hangul different from other Korean learning apps? Hangul is built exclusively for Korean - not a generic multi-language app. It combines an interactive syllable composer, handwriting practice with stroke guides, spaced repetition tuned per flashcard, and a complete beginner path: alphabet, vocabulary, and grammar. - Can I create custom study lists in Hangul? Yes. Group entries into collections with colors, icons, and notes, then quiz yourself on any collection. - Does Hangul teach Korean syllables and how they work? Yes. The Hangul Composer lets you interactively combine consonants and vowels to build syllables. A full syllable grid organizes all Korean syllables by component, and an optional pack adds all 10,773 batchim (final consonant) syllables. - Is Hangul free? Yes, Hangul is free with generous limits. An optional Hangul Pro subscription unlocks unlimited access, bonus content, and a premium Korean voice. - Can I track my learning progress? Yes. Hangul tracks accuracy, quiz duration, and per-flashcard performance. The SRS chart visualizes your review schedule, and History lists every entry you have viewed. --- • Twitter / X: @HangulApp • Privacy Policy: https://romainpellen.github.io/app/hangul/legal/privacy.html • T&C: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hangul4 screens
Korean Learning4 screens

Verdict

The call

Hangul and Korean Learning both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Korean Learning's written reviews are positive against 47% of Hangul's. Korean Learning also leads on ads (none vs shown). Hangul's advantage is ratings volume (711 vs 43) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 and Korean Learning sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Hangul against 4.7 for Korean Learning. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hangul has 711 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Hangul's written reviews are positive against 100% of Korean Learning's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hangul ships an update every 3 weeks, Korean Learning every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hangul versus Korean Learning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHangulKorean Learning
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (711 ratings) — better4.7 (43 ratings)
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings711 — better43
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMing Rong NgApp to Learn Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

Hangul

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

Korean Learning

All ratings43 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral4.7%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
8 purchases

Korean Learning

Subscriptions6
  • Hangul PRO3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Hangul PRO3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Hangul PRO7 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Hangul PRO7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Hangul PRO7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Hangul PRO7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Hangul PRO$39.99
  • Hangul PRO$59.99

Questions

Is Hangul free?
Hangul is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Korean Learning free?
Korean Learning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hangul or Korean Learning?
Hangul is rated higher. Hangul averages 4.8 out of 5 from 711 ratings, while Korean Learning averages 4.7 from 43 ratings.
Do Hangul or Korean Learning have ads?
Hangul shows ads; Korean Learning does not.
Which is updated more often, Hangul or Korean Learning?
Hangul ships an update every 3 weeks, and Korean Learning every 10 days. Most recently, Hangul was updated on October 28, 2026 and Korean Learning on October 24, 2026.

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