Comparison

TortoLingua vs Hanguru

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

Head to head
About

TortoLingua

Features
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Learn a language by reading texts that match what you understand. TortoLingua turns reading into adaptive practice. Choose a language, read a short level-matched text, and select unfamiliar words or sentences for contextual translations. What you mark helps future texts stay close to your level and bring difficult vocabulary back in meaningful context. Why TortoLingua: - Read short, level-matched texts - Translate words and sentences without leaving the reader - Listen to words and texts with audio - Meet difficult vocabulary again in later reading - Upload private TXT, EPUB, or MOBI books and resume where you stopped - Practice writing systems with script and alphabet support - Learn across multiple languages from one account Available learning tracks include English, Spanish, French, German, Polish, Ukrainian, Serbian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, and European Portuguese. No streak pressure or leaderboards—just calm, focused reading that becomes more understandable over time. Every learning feature is free. There are no subscriptions, paid tiers, in-app purchases, or ads.

About

Hanguru

Master Korean language skills with this comprehensive educational app. It offers vocabulary, grammar, conversation practice, and pronunciation feedback, all accessible offline. Track your progress and stay motivated with daily challenges and leagues.

Highlights
  • Extensive vocabulary with spaced-repetition flashcards
  • TOPIK I & II grammar explanations and quizzes
  • Interactive role-play conversation practice
  • Pronunciation feedback with native audio comparison
  • Listening and reading comprehension exercises
  • Offline study mode
  • Gamified motivation features (streaks, leagues)
Features
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Hanguru is a free app to learn Korean, from your first Hangul letters to TOPIK I and TOPIK II. Study Korean in your own language: English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Thai or Arabic. No subscriptions and no paywalls. KOREAN VOCABULARY 18,700+ words in small themed units, with spaced-repetition flashcards, example sentences and native audio. TOPIK GRAMMAR 820 grammar points for TOPIK I, TOPIK II and beyond, each with clear explanations, examples and quizzes. KOREAN CONVERSATIONS 140 role-play dialogues from beginner to master. Answer by choosing, ordering words or speaking, while your guardian character plays the other side. PRACTICE SPEAKING Say a word out loud and get instant feedback on your pronunciation, then compare your recording with the native audio. LISTENING & READING 820 reading passages with comprehension questions, listen to each one as Korean listening practice. Listening quizzes and matching games too. IDIOMS & PROVERBS 2,450+ Korean idioms and proverbs with meanings and examples. STUDY OFFLINE Download audio on Wi-Fi and keep learning without internet. STAY MOTIVATED Daily streaks, daily quests, friends and a weekly league. FREE SYNC Sign in with Apple or Google (optional) to keep your progress on your iPhone, iPad and computer, or start right away as a guest. Hanguru is free for everyone learning Korean.

Screenshots

TortoLingua4 screens
Hanguru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: TortoLingua at 3 against Hanguru's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TortoLingua ships an update weekly, Hanguru every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TortoLingua versus Hanguru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTortoLinguaHanguru
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMykola RiabchenkoSeongjin Kim

In-app purchases

None

TortoLingua

No in-app purchases

None

Hanguru

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TortoLingua free?
TortoLingua is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hanguru free?
Hanguru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TortoLingua or Hanguru have ads?
Neither TortoLingua nor Hanguru shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TortoLingua or Hanguru?
TortoLingua ships an update weekly, and Hanguru every 4 days. Most recently, TortoLingua was updated on October 28, 2026 and Hanguru on October 26, 2026.

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