Comparison

Papota vs Malmoi

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

Head to head
About

Papota

Features
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Traveling abroad but nervous about speaking the local language? Studying a second language but can’t find someone to practice with? Want to chat more naturally with international friends? This app is here to help. AI takes on roles like barista, friend, or coworker, giving you a safe space to practice anytime. Enjoy natural conversations in Korean, Japanese, French, and more. No pressure, no awkwardnessβ€”just real conversation at your own pace. Start speaking with confidence before your next trip. Right now, all features are free during our launch celebration.

About

Malmoi

Master Korean pronunciation and grammar with this comprehensive learning tool. It focuses on how words are actually spoken, offers conjugation drills, and includes a vast dictionary with multiple language translations. Prepare for exams with reading, listening, writing, and mock test modules.

Highlights
  • Pronunciation trainer with computed rules
  • Irregular verb and adjective conjugation drills
  • 44,000-word dictionary with multi-language meanings
  • 296 grammar patterns with examples
  • Reading, listening, and writing practice modules
  • TOPIK mock tests and writing scoring
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Korean is not read the way it is written. 값이 is [갑씨], κ΅­λ¬Ό is [ꢁ물], μ’‹λ‹€ is [쑰타]. Malmoi is built around that fact. β€’ Pronunciation trainer β€” the standard pronunciation rules, computed. Wrong answers are plausible misreadings of the same word, not other words, so you cannot guess by shape. β€’ Conjugation drills β€” γ…‚, γ„·, γ……, λ₯΄, γ…Ž irregulars sorted automatically, with the full conjugation table for every verb and adjective. β€’ 44,000 words with meanings, hanja origins, examples and the standard pronunciation published by the National Institute of Korean Language. Meanings come in English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese at beginner and intermediate levels. β€’ 296 grammar patterns across six levels, each with attachment rules and two examples. β€’ Reading β€” passages, sentence ordering, newspaper headlines, sentence insertion. β€’ Listening β€” dialogues read aloud at study speed and exam speed. β€’ Writing β€” character count, style consistency, spoken-language check, and the official scoring rubric with a model answer. β€’ Mock tests for both exam types, with the level a total score would give. Everything runs on your device. No account, no server, and it works with no connection. Levels are an estimate. There is no official published word list, so levels start from the beginner/intermediate/advanced grading of the National Institute of Korean Language and are split further by corpus frequency. Mock scores are an estimate as well β€” the official conversion table is not published, and writing is self-scored. Not affiliated with or endorsed by NIIED or the TOPIK organisers. Dictionary data from the Korean Basic Dictionary, National Institute of Korean Language (KOGL Type 1). Also Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and OpenSubtitles / FrequencyWords (CC BY-SA 4.0). Free: all of Level 1, the first words, grammar, reading and listening of every level, 15 drill questions a day per type, the TOPIK I mock test and writing tasks 51–52. No ads, no account. Malmoi Premium unlocks everything: Monthly (1 month) or Yearly (1 year) auto-renewing subscription, or the Lifetime Pass β€” a one-time purchase that never renews. Prices are shown in the app in your local currency. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel in your account settings. Already using Malmoi? If you used it before version 1.0.5, every feature stays free on that device, for good. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://inphilchoi.github.io/malmoi-privacy/

Screenshots

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Malmoi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Malmoi at every 3 days against Papota's every 10 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Papota ships an update every 10 days, Malmoi every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Papota versus Malmoi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPapotaMalmoi
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size181 MB39 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developershoma onoINPHIL CHOI

In-app purchases

None

Papota

No in-app purchases

None

Malmoi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Papota free?
Papota is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Malmoi free?
Malmoi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Papota or Malmoi have ads?
Neither Papota nor Malmoi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Papota or Malmoi?
Papota ships an update every 10 days, and Malmoi every 3 days. Most recently, Papota was updated on October 25, 2026 and Malmoi on October 29, 2026.

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