Comparison

Write It! vs Learn Korean

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

Head to head
About

Write It!

This app teaches you to write Japanese, Korean, and other languages with real handwriting recognition. It provides stroke-by-stroke guidance and instant feedback to help you master characters and vocabulary. Practice offline and build authentic writing fluency.

Highlights
  • Real handwriting recognition with stroke correction
  • Stroke-by-stroke guidance for correct order
  • Practice thousands of words and vocabulary
  • Supports 10 complete writing systems
  • Offline practice mode
  • Instant feedback on every stroke
Features
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Finally, an app that teaches you to WRITE Japanese, Korean, and more, not just recognize characters. Most language apps teach you to read. Write It! teaches you to produce characters from memory with real handwriting recognition that corrects your stroke order in real-time. This is the skill that actually sticks. WHY WRITE IT! WORKS Real Handwriting Recognition Not tracing. Not multiple choice. Actual writing practice with instant feedback on every stroke. Our technology detects your handwriting and corrects mistakes before bad habits form. Stroke-by-Stroke Guidance Learn the correct stroke order that native writers use. Whether you're mastering hiragana, katakana, kanji, hangul, or any of our multiple writing systems, you'll learn the authentic way. Thousands of Words Available Move beyond alphabets to practical vocabulary. Write complete words and build real writing fluency, not just alphabet recognition. Works Offline Practice anywhere without WiFi. Your progress syncs when you're back online. 10 COMPLETE WRITING SYSTEMS Japanese: Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji Master all 92 kana characters plus essential kanji with proper stroke order and pronunciation. Korean: Complete Hangul Alphabet From basic consonants to complex syllable blocks, learn the systematic beauty of hangul. Chinese: Essential Characters and Radicals Build your character foundation with guided practice. Plus: Arabic, Hebrew, Greek, Russian, Thai, English, and yes, even Klingon for the adventurous. WHO WRITE IT! IS FOR • Japanese learners starting with hiragana and katakana • Korean learners mastering hangul for K-drama immersion • JLPT, TOPIK, or HSK test preparation • Travelers wanting to read signs and menus • Heritage speakers reconnecting with family languages • Language enthusiasts building authentic writing skills WHAT MAKES WRITE IT! DIFFERENT Most apps teach passive recognition, you can read, but you can't write. Write It! builds active production through deliberate handwriting practice. The difference is like watching someone swim versus swimming yourself. Our recognition technology provides immediate correction on every stroke, so you develop proper muscle memory from day one. No paper wasted. No wondering if you're doing it right. Just clear, immediate feedback that builds confidence. Perfect for beginners starting from zero or advanced learners refining their technique. Start writing your first characters in minutes. Download Write It! now and discover the difference that real handwriting practice makes. Your journey to authentic writing fluency starts here. Privacy Policy: https://jernung.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://jernung.com/terms

About

Learn Korean

Master the Korean language with interactive exercises for Hangul and vocabulary. Practice reading, writing, speaking, and typing with guided feedback and smart review systems. Track your progress and build a vocabulary of over 1600 words.

Highlights
  • Interactive Hangul learning paths
  • Over 1600 essential vocabulary words
  • Smart spaced repetition system
  • Guided writing and speaking exercises
  • Korean typing practice
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Learn Korean step by step with Jamo Korean. Build real Korean skills with: • Hangul, including pronunciation and writing • Korean vocabulary with native example sentences • Korean grammar explained clearly • Korean stories for reading practice • Smart spaced repetition powered by FSRS Practice speaking, typing, writing, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank exercises so you can remember what you learn and use it naturally. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Write It!4 screens
Learn Korean4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Learn Korean at 97% against Write It!'s 33%. Learn Korean also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (194 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Write It! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Learn Korean sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Learn Korean holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Korean has 194 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Write It!'s written reviews are positive against 97% of Learn Korean's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Write It! versus Learn Korean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWrite It!Learn Korean
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings)4.9 (194 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews97.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6194 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJernungJohn Dykes

Customer experience

Write It!

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Learn Korean

All ratings194 ratings
Positive99.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive97.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Write It!

Subscriptions2
  • Write It! Pro$9.991 Month
  • Write It! Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
4 purchases

Learn Korean

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Plan$6.991 Month
  • Quarterly Plan$17.993 Months
  • Annual Plan$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Access$19.99

Questions

Is Write It! free?
Write It! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Korean free?
Learn Korean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Write It! or Learn Korean?
Learn Korean is rated higher. Write It! averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Learn Korean averages 4.9 from 194 ratings.
Do Write It! or Learn Korean have ads?
Both Write It! and Learn Korean show ads.
Which is updated more often, Write It! or Learn Korean?
Write It! ships an update every 5 days, and Learn Korean every 5 days. Most recently, Write It! was updated on September 24, 2026 and Learn Korean on September 24, 2026.

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