# Learn Korean visually vs Kimchi Reader

The clearest difference is monetization model: Learn Korean visually at free with in-app purchases against Kimchi Reader's subscription. Learn Korean visually also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Kimchi Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Korean visually sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Kimchi Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Learn Korean visually against 4.9 for Kimchi Reader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Learn Korean visually ships an update weekly, Kimchi Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Korean visually | Kimchi Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-korean-visually/id6753912684/reviews)** | [4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kimchi-reader/id6757434354/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 111 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [minjae jung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838270174) | [Kimchi Reader Sàrl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866923207) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn Korean visually

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-korean-visually/id6753912684)

Master Korean vocabulary through engaging visuals and native audio. This app offers over 120 essential words across 12 categories, reinforced with quizzes and progress tracking. Ideal for visual learners and K-culture enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Visual learning with real images, Native audio pronunciation, 120+ essential words in 12 categories, Practice quizzes and review modes, Progress tracking and streaks, Multiple language support for interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium 6 Months | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


### Kimchi Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kimchi-reader/id6757434354)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kimchi Reader 30 Days Access | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Korean visually free?

Learn Korean visually is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kimchi Reader free?

Kimchi Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Learn Korean visually or Kimchi Reader?

Learn Korean visually is rated higher. Learn Korean visually averages 5.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Kimchi Reader averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do Learn Korean visually or Kimchi Reader have ads?

Learn Korean visually shows ads; Kimchi Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Learn Korean visually or Kimchi Reader?

Learn Korean visually ships an update weekly, and Kimchi Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, Learn Korean visually was updated on October 16, 2026 and Kimchi Reader on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*