Hangul vs HeyWrite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time typing practice
- Built-in Korean keyboard
- Instant feedback on accuracy
- Minimalist and intuitive design
- Fun and engaging challenges
- Daily practice exercises
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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/
HeyWrite
Learn to write Japanese, Korean, and Chinese characters with guided stroke-by-stroke practice. Build muscle memory for better retention and readability. Features spaced repetition and quizzes to reinforce learning.
- Guided stroke order practice
- Muscle memory learning
- Spaced repetition system
- Multiple-choice quizzes
- JLPT, HSK, and TOPIK curricula
- Native speaker pronunciation
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Master Japanese, Korean, and Chinese by writing every character stroke by stroke — the way native speakers actually learn. HeyWrite teaches correct stroke order through guided drawing practice on your phone. Unlike flashcard apps, your muscle memory does the memorizing — characters stick because your hand remembers them. -- WHY STROKE ORDER MATTERS -- Research shows handwriting beats passive study. Every character you draw in HeyWrite follows the exact stroke sequence used in Japan, Korea, and China — the same method taught in schools there. Correct stroke order makes your handwriting readable and speeds recognition. -- THREE LANGUAGES, ONE APP -- JAPANESE * Hiragana & Katakana (kana): all 46+46 characters with stroke order * Kanji: JLPT N5 through N1 (2000+ kanji organized by exam level) * Hear native-speaker pronunciation for every character KOREAN * Hangul: all consonants and vowels with stroke order * TOPIK 1 through TOPIK 6 vocabulary MANDARIN CHINESE * Hanzi: HSK 1 through HSK 9 (3000+ characters) * Simplified characters with stroke-by-stroke guidance -- HOW IT WORKS -- 1. Trace — follow the stroke guide to learn correct order 2. Write free — recall the character from memory without hints 3. Quiz — multiple-choice review to reinforce retention 4. Spaced repetition — smart scheduling brings back characters right before you forget them -- COMPLETE OFFICIAL CURRICULA -- * JLPT N5, N4, N3, N2, N1 — full kanji and kana sets * HSK 1–9 — complete simplified Chinese character lists * TOPIK 1–6 — full Hangul writing syllabus -- FREE TO START -- Hundreds of characters are free. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited access to all JLPT, HSK, and TOPIK levels and every feature. PERFECT FOR: * JLPT test-takers who need kanji writing practice * HSK candidates building Chinese character recognition * K-pop and K-drama fans who want to read and write Hangul * Beginners who tried Duolingo or WaniKani but want real handwriting * Anyone replacing Skritter who wants a mobile-first experience Download HeyWrite and write your first character today. Terms of Use: https://heywrite.euplabs.net/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HeyWrite at 100% against Hangul's 47%. HeyWrite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. Hangul sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and HeyWrite sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Hangul ships an update every 3 weeks, HeyWrite every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Hangul | HeyWrite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (710 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 710 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 305 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ming Rong Ng | Linh Nguyen |
Customer experience
Hangul
HeyWrite
In-app purchases
Hangul
- Weekly Plan$0.997 Days
- Yearly Plan$9.991 Year
- life time plan$17.99
- life time plan$19.99
- life time plan$34.99
HeyWrite
- HeyWrite Premium Monthly$3.491 Month
- HeyWrite Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- HeyWrite Premium Annual$8.991 Year
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- HeyWrite Premium Annual$19.991 Year
- 5 Extra Lessons$0.99
- No Ads for 7 Days$0.99
- Unlock 1 Course Forever$1.99
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- 3 Diamonds$1.99
- HeyWrite Lifetime$9.99
- HeyWrite Lifetime$11.99
- Bamii Premium Lifetime$13.99
- Bamii Premium Lifetime$15.99









