KoreanSense vs Korean Learner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
KoreanSense
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KoreanSense is a complete Korean learning app: a rich dictionary, six levels of grammar, graded reading and listening, and full-length TOPIK mock exams. DICTIONARY Look up any word and get clear definitions, real example sentences with translations, and related words for every meaning. Search in Korean or English, or draw characters by hand. GRAMMAR Hundreds of patterns across six levels, from beginner to advanced. Every pattern comes with a plain-English explanation, conjugation rules, and example sentences. READING Graded passages with audio that highlights each word as it plays. Comprehension questions let you check your understanding as you go. LISTENING Dialogues and exercises at every level, with transcripts and gap-fill practice. TOPIK Full-length mock exams in the real exam format, with timed listening and reading sections and detailed results. STUDY TOOLS Save any word into flashcard decks and review anywhere, including on Apple Watch. Break down whole sentences word by word. Practice pronunciation and typing. AND MORE Slang and everyday Korean, explained. Vocabulary drawn from K-pop lyrics. iCloud sync across your devices. Free to start. Unlock everything with a one-time KoreanSense Plus purchase.
Korean Learner
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Korean Learner helps you study Korean vocabulary on your iPhone โ with optional sync from the Korean Learner Chrome extension on your computer. STUDY โข Flip-card study mode with shuffle โข Text-to-speech pronunciation during study โข Organize cards into decks and tags HANGUL โข Learn the Korean alphabet with an interactive chart โข Build syllables with the Hangul syllable builder SYNC (OPTIONAL) โข Sign in with Google or Apple to back up your flashcards โข Sync manually when you choose โ same library as the Chrome extension โข 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Korean Learner at none against KoreanSense's 2. Korean Learner also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. KoreanSense sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Korean Learner asks for nothing beyond the download.
KoreanSense ships an update every 5 weeks, Korean Learner every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | KoreanSense | Korean Learner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 14.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 199 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Man Jun Choi | Yuk Yu Lo |
In-app purchases
KoreanSense
- KoreanSense Plus$49.99
- KoreanSense Plus$69.99
Korean Learner
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do KoreanSense or Korean Learner have ads?
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