Comparison

TOONiGO vs ひらがなキーボード

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

Head to head
About

TOONiGO

Learn practical, real-life Korean through engaging webtoons. This app offers interactive lessons with native speaker audio, translations, and fun quizzes. Progress through a curriculum based on Korean language levels and compete with others globally.

Highlights
  • Learn real-life Korean expressions
  • Interactive webtoon lessons
  • Native speaker audio and translations
  • Gamified quizzes and progress tracking
  • Exclusive webtoon content
  • Webtoon Leagues for competition
  • Premium features for enhanced learning
Features
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Still stuck learning Korean? Textbook phrases don’t cut it. Like “무엇을 합니까?”—nobody says that. Koreans go with “뭐 하세요?”, “뭐해요?”, or just “뭐해?” In today’s fast-paced world, language learning should be more practical and real. And most importantly, it should be fun — not boring or stressful! TOONiGO lets you learn vibrant, real-life Korean — the kind native speakers actually use — while reading fun and engaging webtoons. #TOONiGO — Korean, Just Like Koreans Say It — slang, jokes, and culture included Learn Korean with Stories You Love Not textbook Korean. Real expressions. Speak Korean Your Friends Actually Use Learn how Koreans actually speak TOONiGO brings you real-world Korean—straight from Webtoon scenes. Each speech bubble has audio, translation, and quick-use example; tap–listen–speak, it’s that easy. Level up with smart curriculum Based on Korean Language Institute levels Just 3–4 webtoons = TOPIK 3–4 vocabulary Daily learning = steady progress. Quizzes that hit different • Match Hangul letters. Fill in blanks. Translate. Listen. Speak. • Feels more like a game than a grammar drill • Rack up Bubble Points and watch your progress pop! Exclusive Webtoons Only on TOONiGO Thank You for the Meal! TADAAAA! Mia from the future meets ramen at cozy Maru Diner. Warm, quirky, and oh-so-delicious—this Webtoon fills your heart (and stomach!) After-School TOONiGO Band Sori can’t sing without her mask… but she’s gotta win the school concert! Join drummer Ruda, bass power Haru, guitar-loving Dami, and keyboard prodigy Raon. A coming-of-age harmony—where every note carries a little fear, hope, and fire. Your Korean-learning crew is here Meet Sori, Dami, Luda, Raon — and lucky cats Byeori & Dari. Streaks, badges, and encore vibes — your bandmates keep the groove alive Join Webtoon Leagues — Learn, Compete, and Win! Study webtoons, take quizzes, earn Bubble Points, and climb the leaderboard with learners from around the world! Top 3 win exclusive rewards. TOONiGO Premium — Learn faster, freer, and more fun! • ZERO ADS, Just Focus No more waiting around. Maximize even short study sessions with 100% focus • Unlimited Hearts Made a mistake? No worries. Keep trying until you nail it — anytime, as much as you want. • Streak Shield Busy day or traveling? Use your shield to protect your streak and keep your momentum. • Full Webtoon Translations Enjoy every TOONiGO webtoon fully translated in English, Japanese, and Vietnamese. • Sound & Motion Word Kit Get special delivery of fun Korean expressions like “두근두근” (thump thump) and “콰당!” (crash!) —only for Premium members. Jump in. Meet your favorite Korean every day. TOONiGO is your space to grab the phrases, stories, and vibes you’ll love Privacy Policy & Terms of Service Privacy Policy: https://toonigoapp.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://toonigoapp.com/terms Terms with EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ひらがなキーボード

This app helps young children practice hiragana and character input. It features an original keyboard, audio cues, and supportive feedback from a friendly character. Parents can track progress and export learning records.

Highlights
  • Original child-friendly hiragana keyboard
  • Audio pronunciation for characters and words
  • Customizable practice modes (single characters, words)
  • Progress tracking and performance reports
  • Special practice for difficult characters
  • PDF export of learning records
  • Premium features for kana switching and custom word lists
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「ひらがなキーボード」は、幼児から小学校低学年のお子さまに向けた、ひらがな・文字入力の練習アプリです。 オリジナルキーボードを使って、文字やことばを見たり、音で聞いたりしながら、自分で入力して答えます。 キリンの「きいちゃん」が、正解したときも、間違えてしまったときも、やさしい言葉と表情で応援します。 【3つの練習モード】 ■ もじのれんしゅう 一文字のお題を見たり聞いたりして、正しい文字を入力します。 練習する行や問題数を選べるので、お子さまの学習段階に合わせて取り組めます。 ■ ことばのれんしゅう 絵や写真を見ながら、ことばを一文字ずつ入力します。 お題の文字を表示する、画像だけを表示するなど、練習方法を変更できます。 ■ じゆうにうつ 好きな文字やことばを自由に入力できます。 入力した文字は音で確認でき、何度でも繰り返し聞けます。 【学びやすくする機能】 ・大きく見やすい、子ども向けのひらがなキーボード ・お題の音声読み上げ ・5問、10問、20問などから問題数を選択 ・正解・不正解を記録 ・間違えやすい文字やことばを集めた「にがてれんしゅう」 ・練習終了後に正答率と結果を表示 ・正解、再挑戦、結果画面で「きいちゃん」がやさしく応援 ・起動時の短いあいさつや応援音声は、設定からオン/オフ可能 【保護者の方向け機能】 ・これまでの回答数、正解数、正答率、にがてを確認 ・文字別、ことば別の詳しい学習記録 ・学習記録をPDFに書き出して、家族や先生と共有 ・出題方法や文字の表示方法を設定 ・起動時のあいさつや応援音声を設定 【7日間無料で試せるプレミアム機能】 ・ひらがな/カタカナを切り替えて練習 ・フリーモードで、ひらがな固定、カタカナ固定、自由切り替えを選択 ・好きな写真とことばを登録して、お子さま専用の練習カテゴリを作成 プレミアム機能は7日間無料でお試しいただけます。 無料体験の終了後に自動で課金されることはありません。引き続き利用する場合は、アプリ内から購入できます。体験期間中に登録した内容は、購入後もそのまま利用できます。 【音声について】 文字やお題の読み上げには、端末の日本語音声を使用します。 正解や「もう一度」などの声かけには、アプリに収録した応援音声を使用します。 端末や文字によって、読み上げ方が異なる場合があります。 ※本アプリは「文字を読む・聞く・入力する」練習を目的としています。手書きで文字を書く練習機能は含まれていません。

Screenshots

TOONiGO4 screens
ひらがなキーボード4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TOONiGO at 50% against ひらがなキーボード's 0%. ひらがなキーボード's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. TOONiGO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.00 per month and ひらがなキーボード sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TOONiGO ships an update every 11 days, ひらがなキーボード weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TOONiGO versus ひらがなキーボード: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOONiGOひらがなキーボード
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperToonigo CompanyTAKASHI KOJIMA

Customer experience

TOONiGO

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

ひらがなキーボード

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TOONiGO

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly14 Days trial$12.001 Month
  • Premium Annually – Save 30%14 Days trial$96.001 Year
2 purchases

ひらがなキーボード

One-time2
  • 30日チケット$0.99
  • プレミアム機能解放$2.99

Questions

Is TOONiGO free?
TOONiGO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ひらがなキーボード free?
ひらがなキーボード is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TOONiGO or ひらがなキーボード have ads?
TOONiGO shows ads; ひらがなキーボード does not.
Which is updated more often, TOONiGO or ひらがなキーボード?
TOONiGO ships an update every 11 days, and ひらがなキーボード weekly. Most recently, TOONiGO was updated on October 2, 2026 and ひらがなキーボード on October 28, 2026.

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