Comparison

ScriptPad vs Hourly Hangul

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

Head to head
About

ScriptPad

Features
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ScriptPad: Korean Writing helps you learn to read, write, and speak Korean from scratch. Start with Hangul Basics — learn every Korean syllable with animated stroke-order guides that show you exactly how to write each character. Practice on an interactive drawing canvas and build real muscle memory as you trace each stroke. Move beyond the alphabet into structured vocabulary lessons across 6 units and 130+ lessons. Every word comes with audio so you can hear and practice correct pronunciation as you learn. Write by Hand: A full drawing canvas for every word — practice writing Korean characters with your finger or stylus. The character outlines guide your strokes, and stroke-order animation videos show you exactly how each syllable is written. Speak & Compare: Record yourself saying each word and compare your pronunciation side-by-side. Instant playback lets you hear exactly where to improve. Type Mode: Learn how to type Korean words using the Korean keyboard. Instant feedback shows you what you got right and what to review. Play & Practice: Reinforce every lesson with hands-on activities that make vocabulary stick. Match words to pictures, build words by connecting their syllables, listen for a word and slice it before it lands, mark your card in a listen-and-win bingo against the computer, and fit word blocks together to clear the board. Each activity plays the word's audio as you go, so you're always hearing the Korean as you learn it. Features: 8,000+ words with audio Interactive drawing canvas with character guides Speak & Compare pronunciation practice with recording Type mode for learning how to type on a Korean keyboard Playful practice activities: picture matching, syllable building, audio slicing, bingo, and word blocks 14 page themes for a comfortable study environment Works beautifully on iPhone and iPad Fully offline — no internet required Chinese (Simplified) interface support One-time purchase, no subscription Whether you are a complete beginner or brushing up on your Korean writing skills, ScriptPad gives you the tools to practice at your own pace. Download ScriptPad and start writing Korean today.

About

Hourly Hangul

Learn Korean vocabulary through bite-sized lessons delivered via widgets or notifications. Offers comprehensive word details, native audio, and interactive quizzes. Progress from foundational Hangul to advanced TOPIK levels.

Highlights
  • Scheduled vocabulary notifications
  • Lock-screen and home-screen widgets
  • Native Korean audio
  • Hangul alphabet and pronunciation training
  • TOPIK level vocabulary
  • Flashcards and quizzes
  • Offline access
Features
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Learn Korean from your Lock Screen. Hourly Hangul puts new words into your day with widgets and reminders, then helps you practice Hangul, pronunciation and TOPIK vocabulary. A NEW WORD, THROUGHOUT YOUR DAY Add a Lock Screen or Home Screen widget and choose scheduled word reminders. Set your own pace and quiet hours. Open a word for its Hangul, romanization, meaning, example sentences and Korean pronunciation audio. FROM YOUR FIRST LETTERS TO TOPIK 6 Start with Hangul Foundations: learn the alphabet, practice reading and writing, and build syllables from jamo. Take a placement test or choose vocabulary from TOPIK levels 1–6. PRACTISE, REVIEW, REMEMBER • Save difficult words to your personal flashcards. • Build recall with smart review and short quizzes. • Practice speaking with microphone-based pronunciation feedback. • Learn grammar through sentences and answer explanations. • Follow your collection, learning history and progress. Keep learning with offline access and private iCloud sync. No ads. Add a widget and make Korean part of your daily routine. Try Hourly Hangul free for 7 days. Paid access is required after the trial. Choose your interface language in Settings. Some learning content is available only in English. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://hourlylearning.com/language/terms Privacy Policy: https://hourlylearning.com/language/privacy Questions or suggestions? Email support@radish.software.

Screenshots

ScriptPad4 screens
Hourly Hangul4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hourly Hangul at every 2 days against ScriptPad's every 10 days. ScriptPad's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. ScriptPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hourly Hangul sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScriptPad ships an update every 10 days, Hourly Hangul every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ScriptPad versus Hourly Hangul: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScriptPadHourly Hangul
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (469 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—43.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—469 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size378 MB405 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHugo Alberto Garza JrRadish Retail, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ScriptPad

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
4 purchases

Hourly Hangul

Subscriptions3
  • Hourly Hangul Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Hourly Hangul Pro7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Hourly Hangul Pro$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Hourly Hangul Pro 30 Days$4.99

Questions

Is ScriptPad free?
ScriptPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hourly Hangul free?
Hourly Hangul is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScriptPad or Hourly Hangul have ads?
Neither ScriptPad nor Hourly Hangul shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScriptPad or Hourly Hangul?
ScriptPad ships an update every 10 days, and Hourly Hangul every 2 days. Most recently, ScriptPad was updated on October 31, 2026 and Hourly Hangul on November 10, 2026.

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