ScriptPad vs HangulQuest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
ScriptPad
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ScriptPad: Korean Writing helps you learn to read, write, and speak Korean from scratch. Start with Hangul Basics ā 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 ā 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 ā 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.
HangulQuest
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Hangul is not hard. It just needs to be typed. HangulQuest teaches the Korean alphabet the way you will actually use it ā by typing real words on a Korean keyboard, one letter at a time. WHAT YOU DO Pick a quest. A word appears. You type it in Hangul, letter by letter, and the app shows you the next key to press. When the word is complete, you hear how a Korean speaker says it. WHAT IS INSIDE Ā· 7 quests, 70 everyday words ā fruit, cafe orders, Korean food, transit, convenience store, family Ā· The next key is highlighted, so you never get stuck Ā· Stroke-by-stroke animation for every letter, in the correct order Ā· Clear pronunciation audio for every word, in two voices Ā· Bookmarks: save the hard ones and practice only those Ā· Your progress, best speed and accuracy, kept on your device BUILT FOR BEGINNERS No account. No sign-up. No ads. Nothing to buy. The app works offline once installed. ELEVEN LANGUAGES English, Japanese, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Indonesian, Arabic, Vietnamese, Thai, Traditional Chinese ā the interface and the meanings are translated. PRIVACY HangulQuest does not ask for your email, does not create any device identifier, and keeps your progress on your device. Usage is counted anonymously so we know which quests are being used. Made by the team behind the HangulQuest channels.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HangulQuest at none against ScriptPad's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ScriptPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HangulQuest asks for nothing beyond the download.
ScriptPad ships an update every 10 days, HangulQuest every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScriptPad | HangulQuest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days ā better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 15.1 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 378 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hugo Alberto Garza Jr | Jaeho Jeong |
In-app purchases
ScriptPad
- Premium$4.99
HangulQuest
No in-app purchases








