Comparison

Mela Events vs KOLIG

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

Head to head
About

Mela Events

Features
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Discover events, buy tickets, and connect with the Nepali community in Korea. Description: Mela is your go-to app for discovering and attending events in the Nepali community in Korea. Features: - Browse upcoming events, festivals, and gatherings - Buy tickets and manage your registrations - RSVP with Interested or Going - Save your favorite events - Get event details, schedules, and updates - Manage your profile and account settings Whether it's a cultural festival, sports league, or community meetup — Mela brings it all together in one place. Let's play in मेला!

About

KOLIG

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KOLIG – Korean Life Guide Your life in Korea starts here. Planning a trip, coming to study or work, or already living in Korea? KOLIG brings everyday guides, nearby places and free Korean learning together in one app. • Navigate everyday life with practical guides for arrival, transport, healthcare, housing, work, visas, money and more. • Discover useful nearby places with Explore. • Learn Korean from the basics with vocabulary, real-life conversations and pronunciation audio. • Build toward EPS-TOPIK, TOPIK and KIIP exam readiness with lessons, practice questions and mock exams, depending on the course. All learning and exam preparation content is free. No paid course subscription is required. Prepare before you arrive. Find your way when you’re here. Keep learning as you go. KOLIG is an independent information and learning service, not affiliated with or endorsed by the organizations administering EPS-TOPIK, TOPIK or KIIP. Practice questions are not official exam questions. Content varies by course, and exam results are not guaranteed. Check official sources for current requirements and procedures. KOLIG is an independent information and learning service. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official service of the organizations administering EPS-TOPIK, TOPIK or KIIP. Practice materials are for educational purposes and are not official exam questions. Exam results are not guaranteed. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://koreanlifeguide.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Mela Events4 screens
KOLIG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mela Events at none against KOLIG's 7. Mela Events also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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. KOLIG sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year. Mela Events asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mela Events ships an update fortnightly, KOLIG every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Mela Events versus KOLIG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMela EventsKOLIG
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB94 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperS.M. BIZSOFT PRIVATE LIMITEDSuyong Hwang

In-app purchases

None

Mela Events

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

KOLIG

Subscriptions1
  • Learn Korean Premium$11.991 Year
One-time6
  • Lifetime Ad-Free$3.99
  • TOPIK I Preparation$5.99
  • KIIP Level Test Preparation$5.99
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  • KIIP Level 1$5.99
  • KIIP Level 2$5.99
  • KIIP Level 3$5.99

Questions

Is Mela Events free?
Mela Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KOLIG free?
KOLIG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mela Events or KOLIG have ads?
KOLIG shows ads; Mela Events does not.
Which is updated more often, Mela Events or KOLIG?
Mela Events ships an update fortnightly, and KOLIG every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mela Events was updated on November 5, 2026 and KOLIG on November 6, 2026.

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