Comparison

Pululu vs TOPIK Note

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

Head to head
About

Pululu

Connect with native speakers for language exchange through calls and voice chat, supported by real-time translation. Practice real, living language in natural conversations to build confidence and fluency.

Highlights
  • Real-time translation for calls
  • Connect with native speakers
  • Voice chat practice
  • Speaking-first learning cycle
  • Safe and supportive community
  • 24/7 monitoring and support
Features
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Speak, and make it yours. Your first step becomes the easiest. Pululu is a language exchange app where you can connect with native speakers of your generation through calls and voice chat—backed by real-time translation. Worried you’ll freeze when you “can’t catch it” or “can’t say it”? It’s okay. With translation, the conversation doesn’t stop. Learn “real, living language” you can’t get from textbooks—through real conversations. 【Pululu Features】 ① Real-time translation for stress-free calls Even if you get stuck, it’s OK. That sense of safety lowers the hurdle and helps you start talking. ② Match with native speakers your age and practice via calls & voice chat In real conversations (English, Korean, and more), you naturally build “natural phrasing” and “quick responses.” ③ A speaking-first learning cycle Practice → Review → One more phrase you can say. The more you talk, the closer you get to the “you who can speak.” ④ A safe and supportive community 24/7 monitoring and support, so you can enjoy language exchange with peace of mind. 【Recommended for】 ・You want to try language exchange but feel too nervous to take the first step ・You love K-pop or K-dramas and want to speak Korean ・You want to learn natural expressions from native speakers in real conversations ・You want to casually voice chat with people from other countries Start with a stress-free call—with translation—on Pululu. Experience language learning that starts with your voice.

About

TOPIK Note

Master Korean vocabulary for the TOPIK exam with intelligent spaced repetition and diverse learning methods. Practice with real exam questions and track your progress with detailed statistics. Tailored to all TOPIK levels, this app ensures efficient study by focusing on words that matter most.

Highlights
  • Spaced repetition system (SM-2)
  • 4 learning methods per word
  • Audio pronunciation for words and sentences
  • Native Korean definitions and examples
  • Practice with real TOPIK exam questions
  • Progress tracking and statistics
  • Multi-language interface
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You already know you want to pass TOPIK. The real question is how — without burning study time on words that won't move your score, or losing a week to reviews you didn't need. TOPIK Note sorts 9,000+ Korean words by exact TOPIK level and schedules your reviews for you, so every minute goes to the words that count. Study what matters, when it matters. The app remembers what you know and what you don't. SM-2 spaced repetition (8-stage intervals) tracks every answer and adjusts your schedule automatically. Hard words come back sooner. Words you've nailed space out further — so you're never drilling something you already own. FOUR WAYS TO LEARN EACH WORD • See the Korean word, pick the meaning • See the meaning, pick the Korean word • Fill in the missing word in a sentence • Read a Korean sentence and choose what it means Same word, four angles. By the time it sticks, you can use it in context — not just spot it on a flashcard. With 36,000+ quizzes, you won't run out. HEAR EVERY WORD Tap the speaker on any word or example sentence to hear how it's pronounced. Reading Korean is half the work — knowing how it sounds is the other half. MADE BY KOREANS, REVIEWED BY KOREANS Every definition and example is written and checked by native Koreans — no clumsy machine translations to unlearn later. EVERY TOPIK LEVEL, ONE APP • Beginner (Level 1–2) — foundational words • Intermediate (Level 3–4) — everyday and compound words • Advanced (Level 5–6) — academic and nuanced vocabulary Pick your level. Switch anytime. The app adapts to your pace. GRAMMAR BUILT ON WORDS YOU ALREADY KNOW 210 TOPIK grammar points — from beginner particles to advanced connectives (79 beginner, 94 intermediate, 37 advanced). Every example sentence is built from vocabulary you've already studied, so a grammar point arrives as a sentence you can actually say, not a rule to memorize. • Fill-in-the-blank, conjugation, and meaning quizzes for every point • Spot a grammar pattern inside any word's example sentence and tap straight through to its explanation • Reviews are scheduled the same way as vocabulary — the grammar you keep missing comes back sooner PRACTICE REAL TOPIK EXAMS Vocabulary gets you ready. Past exams tell you if you're ready. • 1,700+ real TOPIK I & II questions pulled from 21 past exam papers — 878 reading and 850 listening • Listening questions play the original exam audio. Answer first, then read the full transcript to see exactly what you missed • Submit your answer, then read an explanation that walks you through the correct choice — available in English, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) • "My answered questions" keeps everything you've tried, sorted by wrong and right, so you can drill your weak spots • Exam stats: overall accuracy, separate TOPIK I and II progress, a 30-day trend, and a breakdown by question type TRACK YOUR PROGRESS A stats dashboard that earns its space: • Daily study streak • Accuracy across each quiz type and TOPIK level • Wrong Notes — every word you miss, collected automatically so you can target your weak spots No vanity metrics. Just signals for where to focus next. STUDY ON YOUR TERMS Bookmark words you want to revisit. Set a daily reminder — even five minutes a day compounds over weeks. YOUR LANGUAGE, YOUR INTERFACE App interface in English, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional). Word definitions in all of those plus Korean. The Korean stays Korean — only the explanations change. You've decided to learn Korean. TOPIK Note makes sure your time goes to the right words, in the right order. Terms of Use (EULA): https://topik-note.com/en/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://topik-note.com/en/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Pululu3 screens
TOPIK Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TOPIK Note at 52 against Pululu's 7. TOPIK Note also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 54%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Pululu sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and TOPIK Note sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. 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 — 4.7 for Pululu against 4.8 for TOPIK Note. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TOPIK Note has 52 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Pululu's written reviews are positive against 63% of TOPIK Note's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pululu ships an update weekly, TOPIK Note every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pululu versus TOPIK Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPululuTOPIK Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7 ratings)4.8 (52 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings752 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPululu inc.Jihoon LEE

Customer experience

Pululu

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.2%

TOPIK Note

All ratings52 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral9.4%
Negative28.1%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Pululu

Subscriptions7
  • PLUS7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • PRO 1week$6.997 Days
  • PRO3 Days trial$14.991 Month
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  • PRO$14.991 Month
  • Economy1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • PRO 3month$29.993 Months
  • PRO 6month$49.996 Months
6 purchases

TOPIK Note

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$10.991 Month
  • Premium (Annual)$64.991 Year
One-time4
  • Premium Lifetime - 60% OFF$31.99
  • Premium Lifetime - 50% OFF$39.99
  • Premium Lifetime - 30% OFF$55.99
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  • Premium (Lifetime)$79.99

Questions

Is Pululu free?
Pululu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TOPIK Note free?
TOPIK Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pululu or TOPIK Note?
TOPIK Note is rated higher. Pululu averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while TOPIK Note averages 4.8 from 52 ratings.
Do Pululu or TOPIK Note have ads?
Both Pululu and TOPIK Note show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pululu or TOPIK Note?
Pululu ships an update weekly, and TOPIK Note every 4 days. Most recently, Pululu was updated on October 25, 2026 and TOPIK Note on October 25, 2026.

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