Comparison

Batchim vs Learn Korean Typing

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

Head to head
About

Batchim

This app focuses on developing fluency in reading the Korean alphabet (Hangul) through engaging mini-games and short, effective daily lessons. It helps users progress from recognizing individual letters to reading words and phrases with speed and confidence, making learning fun and accessible.

Highlights
  • Focus on reading fluency, not just recognition
  • Interactive mini-games for practice
  • Short, 5-minute daily lessons
  • Progress tracking for reading speed
  • Motivation through streaks and rewards
  • Practice with real Korean words and phrases
Features
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Batchim – Read Korean Hangul fluently Tired of apps that stop at teaching you the alphabet? Batchim is different: it’s built to help you actually read Korean fluently. From the very first session, you’ll go beyond recognition and start flowing through Hangul with speed and confidence. Whether you’re learning Korean for K-pop, K-dramas, study, or travel, Batchim makes reading effortless and surprisingly fun. And the best part? It only takes a few minutes a day. What makes Batchim unique • Fluency first – Not just "learn the alphabet." Batchim is focused on making you read Korean naturally. You’ll master vowels, consonants, and those tricky final batchim letters until they click automatically. • Mini-games, not flashcards – Swipe, tap, and play your way to progress. Each drill is designed to build real reading speed while keeping it light and addictive. • Short & effective – Lessons take only 5 minutes. No excuses—easy to fit into any day. • See your growth – Track how you move from slow letter-by-letter reading to recognizing whole words and phrases in Korean. • Stay motivated – Streaks, goals, and rewards keep you coming back. Reading becomes part of your daily routine. Why learners choose Batchim Builds reading fluency in Hangul, not just recognition. Lets you practice with real Korean words and phrases. Ideal for fans of K-pop, K-dramas, students, and travelers to Korea. Works alongside other apps like Duolingo or Drops — Batchim gives you the reading skills they don’t. Get started today Batchim is free to try. Just a few minutes a day is enough to see yourself reading Korean Hangul faster and with more confidence. Our mission: make Korean language learning accessible and enjoyable by focusing on the skill that unlocks everything else: reading fluently. Enjoying Batchim? Leave us a review — it helps more learners discover the app! Need help? Contact us anytime at support@batchim.com Terms: https://batchim.com/terms

About

Learn Korean Typing

Master Korean typing with this beginner-friendly app. Learn Hangul letters, words, and sentences step-by-step with visual guides and audio. Practice on two popular keyboard layouts at your own pace, even offline.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step learning
  • Key highlight guide
  • Two keyboard layouts (Dubeolsik, Cheonjiin)
  • Large, easy-to-read text
  • Audio pronunciation
  • Typing game for speed
  • Offline functionality
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Learn to type Korean (Hangul) — made for complete beginners. Never used a Korean keyboard? Start here and go one letter at a time, at your own pace. ■ New: Dictation that speaks Each word is read aloud first. Listen, then type what you hear. Replay anytime, slow it down one syllable at a time, and use hints — first the reading, then the keys. ■ New: Today's review Words you missed come back a few days later. Get one right five times and it graduates. ■ Hangul First Steps Tap any of the 24 letters and watch it drawn stroke by stroke. See its name, its sound and an example word, and hear it read aloud. ■ Key features · The next key lights up — no need to memorize the layout · Every word shows its meaning in your language and its reading (romaja) · English letters on the Korean keys · Two layouts: Standard (Dubeolsik) and 10-key (Cheonjiin) · Step by step: letters, final consonants, words, TOPIK basic words, sentences · Type K-drama titles, celebrity names and everyday words · Five typing games: Tap Fighter, Balloon Type, falling words, Time Attack and Dictation · Big, clear text and a built-in keyboard, so letters never break apart · Practice offline ■ 21 languages English, 日本語, 简体中文, 繁體中文, Español, Português, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Русский, Українська, Polski, Türkçe, Bahasa Indonesia, Tiếng Việt, ไทย, हिन्दी, العربية, Bahasa Melayu, Nederlands, 한국어 Start today, one letter at a time.

Screenshots

Batchim4 screens
Learn Korean Typing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Learn Korean Typing at 4.8 against Batchim's 1.0. Learn Korean Typing also leads on ratings volume (34 vs 1). Batchim'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. Batchim sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Learn Korean Typing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Learn Korean Typing holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Korean Typing has 34 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Batchim ships an update every 6 days, Learn Korean Typing every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Batchim versus Learn Korean Typing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBatchimLearn Korean Typing
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings134 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGauthier PIARRETTEJung Gil Seo

Customer experience

Batchim

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Learn Korean Typing

All ratings34 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Batchim

Subscriptions2
  • Premium7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$24.991 Year
1 purchases

Learn Korean Typing

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Batchim free?
Batchim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Korean Typing free?
Learn Korean Typing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Batchim or Learn Korean Typing?
Learn Korean Typing is rated higher. Batchim averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Learn Korean Typing averages 4.8 from 34 ratings.
Do Batchim or Learn Korean Typing have ads?
Learn Korean Typing shows ads; Batchim does not.
Which is updated more often, Batchim or Learn Korean Typing?
Batchim ships an update every 6 days, and Learn Korean Typing every 9 days. Most recently, Batchim was updated on October 30, 2026 and Learn Korean Typing on November 5, 2026.

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