Comparison

OwnWords vs Korean Learner

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

Head to head
About

OwnWords

Features
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Learn Korean from the words you actually use. OwnWords turns your everyday diary entries into natural Korean practice. Write about your food, plans, feelings, travel, K-dramas, friends, or work in English, then learn the Korean vocabulary and phrases that match your real life. No more generic textbook phrases you might never say. Your Korean grows from your own words. What you can do: - Write naturally in English - Get a natural Korean translation - Save personal vocabulary from each entry - Hear Korean words and phrases aloud - Review with flashcards and quizzes - Track streaks, XP, levels, and milestones - Keep your diary and progress on your device How it works: 1. Write a short diary entry in English. 2. Translate it into natural Korean. 3. Practice the words and phrases that came from your own life. Privacy-first: Your diary entries, vocabulary, and progress are stored on your device. No account is required. To translate an entry or request grammar tips, the relevant text is sent securely to our translation provider for processing and is not stored on our servers. The provider may process and retain it according to its own commercial API data handling practices. If you export, import, or share content, you choose where that content goes; the destination app or service you select may then handle that data outside of our control. Free users can try OwnWords before subscribing. OwnWords Premium gives full access to all features, including diary translation, vocabulary, flashcards, quizzes, stats, and milestones. Subscription details: OwnWords Premium Monthly is an auto-renewable monthly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://learnyourownkorean.github.io/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Korean Learner

Features
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Korean Learner helps you study Korean vocabulary on your iPhone — with optional sync from the Korean Learner Chrome extension on your computer. STUDY • Flip-card study mode with shuffle • Text-to-speech pronunciation during study • Organize cards into decks and tags HANGUL • Learn the Korean alphabet with an interactive chart • Build syllables with the Hangul syllable builder SYNC (OPTIONAL) • Sign in with Google or Apple to back up your flashcards • Sync manually when you choose — same library as the Chrome extension • Sign-in is not required for local study The Chrome extension (separate install) lets you highlight Korean on web pages, translate, hear pronunciation, and save words as flashcards. Install the app, sign in, tap Sync now, and study on the go. Support: angloo2021@gmail.com

Screenshots

OwnWords4 screens
Korean Learner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Korean Learner at none against OwnWords's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. OwnWords sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Korean Learner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
OwnWords versus Korean Learner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOwnWordsKorean Learner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDina CeriYuk Yu Lo

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OwnWords

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
None

Korean Learner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OwnWords free?
OwnWords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Korean Learner free?
Korean Learner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OwnWords or Korean Learner have ads?
Neither OwnWords nor Korean Learner shows ads.

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