Comparison

Hangul Step vs KoreanLearn

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

Head to head
About

Hangul Step

Features
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Learn Korean the way you'd actually use it — not endless grammar drills. Hangul Step teaches you the exact words and sentences you hear in K-dramas, K-pop, and everyday Korean conversation. Every sentence comes in three politeness levels (casual · polite · formal) so you always know which one to use with friends, co-workers, or strangers. WHAT YOU GET • 30 lessons covering TOPIK Level 1 core vocabulary • 150+ words and 290+ sentences, each with native audio • Spaced repetition (SM-2) that quietly keeps everything in long-term memory • Pronunciation scoring with on-device speech recognition — no audio leaves your phone • Streaks, XP, levels, and a daily 7-PM study nudge • Clean, fast UI WHO IT'S FOR • K-drama and K-pop fans who want to catch phrases without subtitles • TOPIK 1 candidates building foundation vocabulary • Anyone curious about Korean who doesn't have time for a 60-minute class ABOUT HANGUL STEP Built by Shoktree, the team behind the Hangul alphabet app trusted by thousands of learners. Hangul Step is the next step — words and sentences, the way Koreans actually speak. Support: support@hangulstep.app Privacy Policy: https://kyw1984-code.github.io/hangul-step/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://kyw1984-code.github.io/hangul-step/terms.html

About

KoreanLearn

Features
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Master Korean with KoreanLearn! A comprehensive language learning app featuring vocabulary flashcards with spaced repetition (SRS), interactive quizzes, and structured study paths. Track your progress across multiple skill areas. Features: • 1000+ Korean vocabulary words with romanization • Spaced repetition flashcard system for efficient memorization • Multiple quiz modes to test your knowledge • Progress dashboard to track your learning journey • Study hub with organized lesson categories • Support for 6 interface languages (English, 繁體中文, 简体中文, 한국어, 日本語, Español) Perfect for beginners starting their Korean language journey. All data stored locally on your device — no account required.

Screenshots

Hangul Step4 screens
KoreanLearn1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hangul Step at none against KoreanLearn's shown. Hangul Step also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price 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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 2 level
Hangul Step versus KoreanLearn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHangul StepKoreanLearn
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYOUNG WOOK KIMSui Fai Law

In-app purchases

None

Hangul Step

No in-app purchases

None

KoreanLearn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hangul Step free?
Hangul Step is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KoreanLearn free?
KoreanLearn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hangul Step or KoreanLearn have ads?
KoreanLearn shows ads; Hangul Step does not.

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