Comparison

KoreanSense vs Krend

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

Head to head
About

KoreanSense

Features
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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.

About

Krend

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Learn Korean by reading, not by drilling. Krend gives you short Korean articles graded from your very first word up to TOPIK level. Read at your own pace, tap any word you don't know, and keep it. The word becomes a Kard โ€” with its meaning, its part of speech, and the sentence you met it in. READ REAL KOREAN A new article every day, written for your level. Culture, daily life, society, food โ€” the Korean people actually use, not textbook sentences. TAP TO UNDERSTAND Every word is tappable. One tap shows the meaning in English, Chinese, or Japanese, plus the grammar behind the ending. No dictionary, no leaving the page. LISTEN WHILE YOU READ Every article is an audiobook. Follow along sentence by sentence, adjust the speed, or close your eyes and listen. COLLECT WHAT YOU LEARN Words you tap become Kards. Your collection is a record of what you have actually met โ€” not a deck someone else made for you. CHECK YOURSELF Quiz your own collection with Krend AI, or take TOPIK PREP questions on the article you just read. GRAMMAR THAT MAKES SENSE Krammar walks you through Korean grammar one pattern at a time, with examples from the articles you have read. THE KOREAN NOBODY TEACHES Koinage explains the slang, the memes, and the phrases you will not find in a textbook. KEEP GOING Streaks, tiers, and weekly boards. Twelve rungs from Silver to Diamond, and 77 Master seats for those who make it. Krend Pro unlocks every article and removes the daily limits. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.krend.kr/privacy

Screenshots

KoreanSense4 screens
Krend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Krend at 15.0 against KoreanSense's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. KoreanSense sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Krend sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.69 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
KoreanSense versus Krend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKoreanSenseKrend
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS26.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size199 MB18 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMan Jun ChoiChanyoung Boo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

KoreanSense

One-time2
  • KoreanSense Plus$49.99
  • KoreanSense Plus$69.99
3 purchases

Krend

Subscriptions2
  • Krend Pro: Monthly$7.691 Month
  • Krend Pro: Yearly$46.991 Year
One-time1
  • Krend Pro: Lifetime$76.99

Questions

Is KoreanSense free?
KoreanSense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Krend free?
Krend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KoreanSense or Krend have ads?
Neither KoreanSense nor Krend shows ads.

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