eKo Write vs OLK
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
eKo Write
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Start by speaking instead of typing. Speak in your native language, and your own Korean wordbook will be created automatically. β Learn Hangul Step by Step * Learn consonants, vowels, and syllable combinations step by step. * Follow a structured curriculum from the basics to complex final consonants. β Voice-Powered Korean Wordbook * Automatically convert your native language into Korean. * Create your own wordbook using just your voice. β Listening and Writing Practice * Listen to native Korean pronunciation and practice writing it yourself. * Naturally connect reading, listening, and writing. β Tests and Smart Review * Check your learning progress through quizzes. * Incorrect words are automatically saved for focused review. β Simple and Immersive Learning * Start learning right away without complicated settings. * Study Korean comfortably anytime, anywhere. β Optimized for Beginners * Easy to start even if you're completely new to Korean. * Enjoy a simple and intuitive interface. * Focus on practical Korean for everyday life.
OLK
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Learn Korean from absolute zero β structured, simple, and completely free. OLK is a Korean learning app built by a learner, for learners. Instead of overwhelming you with random content, OLK follows a clear path from the Korean alphabet all the way to grammar and conversation skills, aligned with the TOPIK I curriculum. LEARN HANGUL (THE KOREAN ALPHABET) Start with the basics. Learn all 19 consonants, 21 vowels, and double letters. Every character includes audio pronunciation so you can hear exactly how it sounds. Covers batchim (final consonant) rules, linking sounds, and stroke order. 1,300+ KOREAN VERBS Browse the largest beginner-friendly verb collection with English meanings, usage hints, and frequency rankings from official Korean language research. Tap any verb to see its present, past, future, and progressive conjugations β hidden by default so you can test yourself first. 435 KOREAN ADJECTIVES A complete adjective reference with meanings and conjugations. Includes a curated TOPIK I set with present, past, and attributive forms, plus a searchable list of 435 adjectives from the official NIKL/TOPIK vocabulary database. GRAMMAR & CONJUGATION GUIDES Clear, visual explanations of Korean grammar patterns including polite form, vowel contraction, irregular verbs and adjectives, negation (μ/λͺ»/μλ€), and more. Every rule comes with examples and audio. NEGATION (λΆμ νν) Master all three ways to say "not" and "can't" in Korean β short forms, long forms, word opposites, and the tricky νλ€ verb splitting rules. QUIZZES FOR EVERY SECTION Multiple choice and type-in quizzes for Hangul, verbs, adjectives, and negation. Active recall β not just matching games. Track your progress with scores after every round. AUDIO FOR EVERY WORD Tap any Korean word anywhere in the app to hear its pronunciation. Powered by your device's built-in text-to-speech β no internet required. WHY OLK? β’ Completely free β no subscriptions, no locked content, no ads β’ No account required β just open and learn β’ Built by a Korean learner who wanted a structured path β’ Follows the TOPIK I curriculum (Korea's official proficiency test) β’ Clean, distraction-free design Whether you're learning Korean for K-dramas, travel, K-pop, or personal goals, OLK gives you the foundation you need. νμ΄ν ! (You got this!) Questions or feedback? Email olkappassist@gmail.com or find us on Instagram @olk_app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OLK at none against eKo Write's 1. OLK also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). eKo Write's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. eKo Write sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OLK asks for nothing beyond the download.
eKo Write ships an update every 8 days, OLK every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.
| Parameter | eKo Write | OLK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days β better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | boyoung kim | Olabisi aruna |
In-app purchases
eKo Write
- eKo Plus$3.99
OLK
No in-app purchases









