Comparison

KoLearn vs Kimchi Reader

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

Head to head
About

KoLearn

Features
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Tired of boring flashcards? Dive into the fun and easy way to learn essential Korean vocabulary with KoLearn! KoLearn turns learning into an exciting adventure with a collection of engaging mini-games. Perfect for beginners, K-culture fans, travelers, and kids, our app helps you master hundreds of useful words from themes you actually care about. Key Features: - Fun & Engaging Games: Say goodbye to tedious memorization! Learn through interactive challenges like Word Quiz, Drag & Match, and Tap Burst that keep you motivated. - Themed Vocabulary: Don't just learn random words. Master vocabulary from popular and practical topics, including K-pop, Gaming, Travel, and Social situations. - Interactive Dictionary: Explore the full word list at your own pace. Listen to native pronunciation for every word, check difficulty levels, and add words to your personal favorites list. - Favorite Mode: Create your own custom learning deck! Play games using only the words you've saved to focus on what matters most to you. - Track Your Progress: Stay motivated by building your daily learning streak! Our calendar tracks your completed sessions, helping you make learning a consistent habit. - Smart Reminders: Create a consistent learning habit with reminders that arrive at the same time every day. - Kid-Friendly & Safe: With an intuitive interface and a focus on educational content, KoLearn provides a safe and effective learning environment for users of all ages. - Learn Offline: No internet? No problem! All core features run directly on your device, so you can keep learning on a plane, on the subway, or anywhere your adventure takes you. Our game-based approach is designed to help you remember words effectively. By making learning a daily habit, you'll build your vocabulary and confidence in no time. Download KoLearn today and start your fun journey to Korean fluency!

About

Kimchi Reader

Learn Korean through immersion with real media like YouTube videos and e-books. Instantly look up word definitions, grammar, and Hanja meanings. Mine sentences for flashcards and sync with Anki for spaced repetition.

Highlights
  • Immerse with YouTube and e-books
  • Instant tap-to-define dictionary
  • Sentence mining for flashcards
  • Anki sync for spaced repetition
  • Smart content recommendations
  • Monolingual dictionary access
Features
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IMPORTANT: Kimchi Reader is free to download, but it requires an active subscription to use. New users can start a 7-day free trial with just an email - no credit card required. --- Start learning Korean by enjoying the content you already love. Kimchi Reader is a powerful tool (not a course) built to help you immerse using real Korean media. READ & WATCH ANYTHING Immerse yourself in Korean on YouTube or by importing your own e-books (EPUB) and text files. INSTANT DICTIONARY ON TAP Every word is clickable. Tap any word to instantly see: - Detailed definitions (including a monolingual dictionary) - Grammar breakdowns - Hanja meanings - Frequency ratings, so you learn the important words first POWERFUL SENTENCE MINING Found a sentence you want to remember? Mine it. The app creates a rich flashcard with the word, its definition, and a video screenshot for full context. SYNC WITH ANKI Use the desktop add-on to seamlessly import your mined sentences into Anki for long-term memorization with spaced repetition. SMART RECOMMENDATIONS Mark words as "Known" and let the system find the perfect book or show for you from its massive content database. No more guessing what to study next. WHO IS THIS FOR? Learners who already know Hangul and some basic vocabulary. It is designed to take your immersion-based learning to the next level. BUILT BY A LEARNER, FOR LEARNERS This app was coded by a solo developer (me) who is also learning Korean and was tired of mediocre tools. Every feature is built to solve real problems learners face. If you have any questions, please join the Discord. There is always someone from the friendly community (real humans) online to help.

Screenshots

KoLearn4 screens
Kimchi Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kimchi Reader at Free against KoLearn's $0.99. KoLearn's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Kimchi Reader is free to download; KoLearn costs $0.99 up front. Kimchi Reader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. KoLearn asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
KoLearn versus Kimchi Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKoLearnKimchi Reader
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.9 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB12 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperRedbrick IncKimchi Reader Sàrl

In-app purchases

None

KoLearn

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Kimchi Reader

One-time2
  • Kimchi Reader 30 Days Access$12.99
  • Kimchi Reader 365 Days Access$99.99

Questions

Is KoLearn free?
KoLearn costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kimchi Reader free?
Kimchi Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KoLearn or Kimchi Reader have ads?
Kimchi Reader shows ads; KoLearn does not.

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