Comparison

Hanguk vs Dear TOPIK

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

Head to head
About

Hanguk

Features
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The only app built specifically for Central Asian students applying to South Korean universities. Track applications, prep for interviews with AI, and get your GKS scholarship documents organized — in Uzbek, Russian, English, or Korean. BUILT FOR YOUR ENTIRE JOURNEY: Application Tracking See exactly where every application stands. No more emailing consultants for updates. Real-time status across every university you've applied to. AI Interview Practice Practice in the language you're most comfortable in. Our AI simulates real Korean university admission interviews — so you walk in prepared. Document Management Every document the university needs, organized in one place. Upload once, share anywhere. University Comparison Map Compare programs, tuition, location, and scholarship eligibility across Korean universities on an interactive map. Find the right fit before you apply. GKS & Scholarship Support Guidance for the Global Korea Scholarship application process built into every step. Multi-Language: Uzbek, Russian, English, Korean The only Korean university application tool that works natively in Uzbek. No translation awkwardness. --- Who uses Hanguk Consulting: - Students in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Central Asia targeting Korean universities - GKS scholarship applicants - Students in language preparation programs (3-6 month Korean courses pre-university) - International undergraduate and graduate applicants Start your path to South Korea today.

About

Dear TOPIK

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Dear TOPIK — TOPIK test prep to reach your target level Dear TOPIK is an all-in-one TOPIK test prep app where you can practice officially licensed TOPIK past papers, take mock tests, improve your Listening, Reading and Writing skills, and read detailed explanations in English. Learning results help you identify your strengths and weaknesses, so you can focus on the skills you need to improve to reach your target TOPIK level. ■ Who is Dear TOPIK for? • Learners preparing for TOPIK I or TOPIK II on their own • Learners aiming for a higher score on their next TOPIK test • Anyone who needs a TOPIK certificate for graduation, employment or a visa application • Learners who want to understand the reasoning behind each answer ■ Explore the key features 1. Official TOPIK past papers Practice with officially licensed TOPIK past exam papers to get familiar with the actual exam format, question types and difficulty. 2. TOPIK mock tests based on the real TOPIK test Try mock tests created by Korean experts to follow the real TOPIK exam format. After each test, review your score, estimated TOPIK level and results by skill. 3. TOPIK Writing practice Practice TOPIK II Writing questions 51–54 and receive scores and detailed feedback on your content, organization and expression to improve your writing skills. 4. TOPIK Listening and Reading practice by question type Choose the question types you want to practice and focus on weaker areas without having to retake an entire exam. 5. TOPIK vocabulary and grammar Learn Korean and build your foundations with vocabulary selected from official TOPIK papers and grammar resources covering common exam patterns. 6. Detailed TOPIK explanations in English Go beyond the correct answer: understand why each option is right or wrong and learn approaches you can apply to similar questions. 7. Strengths and weaknesses analysis Track your results by skill and question type, identify areas that need improvement and choose what to practice next. Dear TOPIK supports six languages: Vietnamese, English, Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. ■ Subscription Some learning content and premium features in Dear TOPIK are available through an auto-renewing subscription. · Subscription options: 1 month and 12 months, auto-renewing · Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. · Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. · You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your device's Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. · The exact price and renewal period follow what's shown on the in-app purchase screen and the App Store. ■ Terms & Privacy Policy · Terms of Service: https://www.deartopik.com/legal/terms.html · Privacy Policy: https://www.deartopik.com/legal/privacy.html ■ Support If you have questions or suggestions, use in-app support or email us at: · cs@dearsoft.co.kr Start your TOPIK test prep with Dear TOPIK today and move one step closer to your target TOPIK level!

Screenshots

Hanguk3 screens
Dear TOPIK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hanguk at none against Dear TOPIK's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and 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

Both are free to download. Dear TOPIK sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Hanguk asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hanguk ships an update weekly, Dear TOPIK every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Hanguk versus Dear TOPIK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHangukDear TOPIK
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShakhzod SunnatovDearsoft Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Hanguk

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dear TOPIK

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - 1 Month3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Premium - 1 Year3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Hanguk free?
Hanguk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dear TOPIK free?
Dear TOPIK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hanguk or Dear TOPIK have ads?
Neither Hanguk nor Dear TOPIK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hanguk or Dear TOPIK?
Hanguk ships an update weekly, and Dear TOPIK every 11 days. Most recently, Hanguk was updated on October 31, 2026 and Dear TOPIK on October 31, 2026.

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