Everything Korea vs talkstep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Everything Korea
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Learn Korean from the first letter, and everything about Korea along the way. HANGUL IN A WEEK Build real syllables from tiles, hear every letter, watch the stroke order, and read famous names as soon as you know their letters. FROM ZERO TO TOPIK 6 A five-minute placement test finds your level. Conversations you can act out, grammar with easy, intermediate and advanced examples, 11,000 graded words with audio, number drills, and practice sets for TOPIK I, TOPIK II and Koreaβs integration programme (KIIP), including the speaking test. HOLD ANY WORD Press and hold any Korean word in the app to see its dictionary form, meaning and pronunciation. A KOREAN LEVEL ON EVERY ARTICLE Every article and every place is marked TOPIK level 1 to 6: the Korean you need to read its Korean side without a dictionary. The pieces you can read tell you where your Korean stands, and a page in Learn explains each level. KOREA, TOLD WELL Five thousand years of history, the flag and the anthem, kimchi and table manners, the subway and the holidays, universities, and life in Korea for new residents. Read or listen in your language, in Korean, or both side by side. TRAVEL 196 places on a map of every province. Browse by interest (palaces, temples and churches, hikes, walks, the sea, markets, UNESCO sites) or by the month of your trip. Every place says how to get there, and hikes come with trail cards. Suggested routes, industrial tours, driving and toll roads, and a phrasebook you can show to a Korean, with an emergency card. IN YOUR LANGUAGE The screens, the Hangul course, conversations and grammar, every article and the whole of Travel are in English, Japanese, Vietnamese and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional). REAL KOREAN Slang and texting shorthand explained with their origins, so you understand dramas and films. For learners 13 and over. FREE FOR EVERYONE No account, no subscription, nothing locked. One small banner ad keeps the app running. Your progress stays on your phone. Everything Korea is an independent app, not affiliated with or endorsed by NIIED (TOPIK), the Ministry of Justice (KIIP) or any other organisation named in it.
talkstep
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Practice Korean for everyday life with clear English guidance. talkstep helps you practice Korean by reading a task in English, saying your answer aloud, and listening to your own voice. Check the model answer when you need help, then hide it and try again. β Everyday Situations, Practical Korean Practice numbers and time, ordering food, shopping, getting around, and everyday conversations. Learn what to say for the situation in front of you. β Clear English Guidance Understand the situation and your task in English. Explore Korean model answers with pronunciation guides, meanings, and explanations of useful expressions. β Listen, Speak, and Hear Yourself Listen to model audio, record your answer, and play it back. Return to the same sentence whenever you want more practice. β AI Feedback on Your Speaking Get feedback on pronunciation, phrasing, and how your response fits the situation. Review suggested sentences and record another attempt. β Keep the Conversation Going with Pro Listen to full scripted dialogues and record your part in each exchange. Practice following the flow of a conversation across multiple turns. β Review Your Recordings Revisit saved recordings and AI feedback. Choose the sentences you want to practice again and build a regular speaking routine. β An English-Learning Track, Too You can also switch to an English-learning track with Korean instructions, covering situations such as cafes, restaurants, hotels, airports, taxis, and shopping. β Free Practice and Plus / Pro Plans Some lessons and features are free. Plus monthly unlocks standard sentence practice. Pro monthly includes Plus content, continuous conversation practice, and 20 AI feedback credits each month. Extra AI feedback credits and staff role-practice turns are also available as separate purchases. See the purchase screen for current access and pricing. Monthly subscriptions renew automatically. Unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends, you will be charged for the next period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. Microphone access is required to record your voice. An internet connection is required for content, model audio, and AI feedback. Support: info@rowanzone.co.kr Privacy Policy: https://talkstep.rowanzone.co.kr/privacy Terms of Service: https://talkstep.rowanzone.co.kr/terms Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Everything Korea at none against talkstep's 4. talkstep's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. talkstep sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Everything Korea asks for nothing beyond the download.
Everything Korea ships an update every 6 days, talkstep weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Everything Korea | talkstep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days β better | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Youngsang Hwang | λ‘μμΈν°λ ν°λΈ |
In-app purchases
Everything Korea
No in-app purchases
talkstep
- SpeakLoop Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
- SpeakLoop Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
- 3 AI Feedback Credits$1.99
- 10 Staff Role-Practice Turns$1.99
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