Comparison

KorVoca vs Lyst.

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

Head to head
About

KorVoca

Features
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Learn Korean vocabulary the smart, science-backed way — built for K-pop and K-drama fans, TOPIK test-takers, and anyone falling in love with the Korean language. KorVoca turns looking up Korean words into lasting memory. Search any word to instantly get its meaning, natural example sentences, and pronunciation — then add it to smart flashcards that bring it back exactly when you're about to forget. WHY KORVOCA • AI-powered word lookup — search any Korean word or phrase and get accurate meanings, example sentences, and homonym disambiguation, even for typos and conjugated forms. • Spaced repetition that works — the FSRS algorithm shows each card at the perfect moment, so you remember more in less time. • Built for TOPIK — vocabulary organized by TOPIK level to prepare for the exam step by step. • Learn in your language — full support for English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Thai, and Korean. • Hear every word — natural text-to-speech for words and example sentences. • Edit any card — fine-tune your flashcards so they fit exactly how you want to study. • Never lose progress — cloud backup plus CSV export/import to move your cards to a new device. • Study offline — review anywhere, no connection needed. • Daily reminders — a gentle nudge keeps your streak alive. WHO IT'S FOR Whether you're decoding your favorite K-drama without subtitles, singing along to your bias, or working toward TOPIK, KorVoca helps you build real Korean vocabulary that sticks. Download KorVoca and start remembering Korean today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://optimalreader.com/korvoca/legal/privacy-en.html

About

Lyst.

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Lyst.(リスト)は、単語帳・一問一答・長文読解・リスニングをひとつにまとめた学習アプリです。日本語・韓国語・英語の語学学習から、歴史・理科など全科目の暗記まで、これひとつで完結します。 ■ スワイプでサクサク覚える ・カードを左右にスワイプして「覚えた/まだ」を仕分け ・習熟度は「にがて/あいまい/バッチリ」で自動管理。苦手なカードから優先出題 ・ランダムテストで定着チェック。正答率・解答時間・連続記録を記録 ■ 単語帳(語学) ・辞書連携で意味・品詞を自動補完(英語・韓国語・日本語) ・読み上げ音声は端末内で生成。オフラインでも再生できます ・形態素解析で読み・品詞を色分け表示 ■ 一問一答・暗記カード(全科目) ・日本史・世界史・生物・化学など、どんな科目の一問一答も作成可能 ・写真カードで図表やノートもそのまま暗記 ・用語を長押しすると、AIが分かりやすく解説 ■ 長文リーダー ・英語・韓国語の長文を文ごとに対訳表示 ・わからない単語は長押しでそのまま単語帳に追加 ・AI要約・文法Q&A・文構造解析(SVOC)で精読をサポート ■ リスニング ・作成したリストを音声プレイヤーで聞き流し学習 ■ AIは「選べる3系統」 ・端末内ローカルAI / Apple Intelligence / お手持ちのAPIキー(OpenAI・Google・Anthropic) ・どれを使うか、優先順位も自分で設定できます ・AIを使わなくても、中核機能はすべて利用できます ■ 続けられる仕組み ・連続学習記録・週間ヒートマップ・学習時間の統計 ・ロック画面のLive Activityとリマインド通知で、記録が途絶える前にお知らせ ■ プライバシー最優先 ・サインインしなければ、学習データは端末内にのみ保存されます ・読み上げ・形態素解析・翻訳・ローカルAIは端末内で処理 ・APIキーは端末のキーチェーンにのみ保存され、外部に送信されません ■ 料金 ・基本機能は無料でご利用いただけます(広告表示あり。一部リストの作成数に上限) ・Pro: 広告非表示・作成無制限(サブスクリプションまたは買い切り) 対応: iPhone / iOS 18.1以上 利用規約: https://lifeistudy.com/terms.html プライバシーポリシー: https://lifeistudy.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

KorVoca3 screens
Lyst.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: KorVoca at 3 against Lyst.'s 1. KorVoca also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.1). 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. KorVoca sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Lyst. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
KorVoca versus Lyst.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKorVocaLyst.
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB592 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPracsol Inc.Yuta Kusaka

In-app purchases

2 purchases

KorVoca

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$22.991 Year
3 purchases

Lyst.

Subscriptions2
  • Lyst. Pro 月額$1.991 Month
  • Lyst. Pro 年額$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lyst. Pro 買い切り$29.99

Questions

Is KorVoca free?
KorVoca is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lyst. free?
Lyst. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KorVoca or Lyst. have ads?
Both KorVoca and Lyst. show ads.
Which is updated more often, KorVoca or Lyst.?
KorVoca ships an update every 4 days, and Lyst. every 4 days. Most recently, KorVoca was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lyst. on October 24, 2026.

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