Mela Events vs KOLIG
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mela Events
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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!
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/
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Verdict
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
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.
Mela Events ships an update fortnightly, KOLIG every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mela Events | KOLIG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | S.M. BIZSOFT PRIVATE LIMITED | Suyong Hwang |
In-app purchases
Mela Events
No in-app purchases
KOLIG
- Learn Korean Premium$11.991 Year
- 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









