Comparison

Barolingo Korean vs Hanzi Workshop

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

Head to head
About

Barolingo Korean

Features
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Stop memorizing random words. Start speaking Korean like you actually watch it. Barolingo Korean teaches you meaningful 3-8 word chunks — the way native speakers really talk. Whether you're obsessed with K-drama, K-pop, or just want to chat at Korean cafes, you'll learn phrases you'll actually use, not textbook sentences that feel weird. WHY ENGLISH LEARNERS LOVE BAROLINGO KOREAN - Chunk-based learning: Master natural phrases, not isolated vocabulary - AI explanations in your language: Get 4-layer breakdowns in English, Spanish, Japanese, Arabic, Indonesian, Thai, Portuguese, Chinese, Hindi, or Korean - K-content first: Rotating daily chunks from K-drama, K-pop, greetings, food, travel, and everyday life - Streak rewards: Hit 3, 7, and 30-day milestones to stay motivated WHAT YOU GET - 30 starter chunks covering the essentials (greetings, ordering coffee, K-drama phrases, travel basics, daily conversation) - New chunks every day across rotating categories - Cheer other learners and invite friends — both of you earn bonus XP - Global ranking with country flags — see how many countries are learning Korean right now - Clean, ad-supported experience (Pro version coming soon with no ads and deeper content) PERFECT FOR - K-drama and K-pop fans who want to understand without subtitles - Travelers planning a trip to Seoul or beyond - Anyone tired of boring grammar apps - Language learners who want natural, conversational Korean Start with chunks. Build real fluency. Learn Korean the way it's actually spoken. Download free today.

About

Hanzi Workshop

Features
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Discover how Chinese characters are built, not just how they look. Hanzi Workshop turns radicals and character components into a hands-on discovery game. Drag familiar parts onto the fusion board, test combinations, hear Mandarin pronunciation, and reveal new characters through visual logic. LEARN IN THREE STAGES • Picture: connect early characters with the images that inspired them • Logic: combine meanings to discover compound characters • Sound: learn how semantic and phonetic components work together DESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS • Guided first lesson with an animated hand • Clear English meanings and pinyin • Mandarin pronunciation and audio clues • Optional hints when you need an extra step • A recipe book that records discoveries • 50 handcrafted levels The first five levels are free. Hanzi Workshop Pro is an auto-renewing monthly subscription that unlocks levels 6–50, the complete recipe book, and removes ads. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the purchase is confirmed. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.submox.com/hanzi-workshop/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Barolingo Korean4 screens
Hanzi Workshop3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Barolingo Korean at 15.1 against Hanzi Workshop's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Barolingo Korean versus Hanzi Workshop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarolingo KoreanHanzi Workshop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBongJun Park天华 刘

In-app purchases

None

Barolingo Korean

No in-app purchases

None

Hanzi Workshop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barolingo Korean free?
Barolingo Korean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hanzi Workshop free?
Hanzi Workshop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barolingo Korean or Hanzi Workshop have ads?
Both Barolingo Korean and Hanzi Workshop show ads.

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