Comparison

Hangul vs HeyWrite

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

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.

Highlights
  • Guided stroke order practice
  • Muscle memory learning
  • Spaced repetition system
  • Multiple-choice quizzes
  • JLPT, HSK, and TOPIK curricula
  • Native speaker pronunciation
Features
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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

Screenshots

Hangul4 screens
HeyWrite4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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 HeyWrite sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hangul ships an update every 3 weeks, HeyWrite every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hangul versus HeyWrite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHangulHeyWrite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (710 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings710 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB305 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMing Rong NgLinh Nguyen

Customer experience

Hangul

All ratings697 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral22.2%
Negative31.1%

HeyWrite

Written reviews2 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
12 purchases

HeyWrite

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time8
  • 5 Extra Lessons$0.99
  • No Ads for 7 Days$0.99
  • Unlock 1 Course Forever$1.99
Show 5 more
  • 3 Diamonds$1.99
  • HeyWrite Lifetime$9.99
  • HeyWrite Lifetime$11.99
  • Bamii Premium Lifetime$13.99
  • Bamii Premium Lifetime$15.99

Questions

Is Hangul free?
Hangul is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HeyWrite free?
HeyWrite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hangul or HeyWrite have ads?
Hangul shows ads; HeyWrite does not.
Which is updated more often, Hangul or HeyWrite?
Hangul ships an update every 3 weeks, and HeyWrite every 5 days. Most recently, Hangul was updated on October 24, 2026 and HeyWrite on October 24, 2026.

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