Comparison

K vs Learn Korean Typing

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

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About

K

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Tired of tapping the right answer and still forgetting every word? K-Type is a Korean vocabulary app where you type every answer in Hangul. -- Features -- -> 100+ Levels - 1,000+ Words Complete a level to unlock the next one. -> Korean Pronunciation (TTS) Listen to each word's pronunciation while you type. -> 3 Game Modes - Speedrun: 60 seconds to answer as many words as possible. - Word Bomb: Words fall from the top. Type them before they hit the bottom. 3 lives (catch a heart-marked word to gain an extra life, up to 5). - Sentence Quiz: Pick the word that completes the sentence from 4 choices. Clear all 100 questions to unlock endless modez. -> Personal Word List Bookmark difficult words and tap them anytime to practice writing them. With the Supporter Pack, you can also sort them into folders. -> Grammar Reference & Practice 8 essential Korean grammar points (particles, tenses, negation, questions, and more) explained with examples — plus practice questions for each one. -> Real-Life Conversations Learn dialogue for everyday situations like airports, restaurants, and phone calls. -> Trending Slang Dictionary Look up the meaning and example usage of the latest Korean internet slang and buzzwords. -> Korean Folktales Read 15 classic Korean folktales — Heungbu and Nolbu, Kongjwi and Patjwi, Sim Cheong, and more — page by page, picture-book style. See word meanings and sentence translations together. -> Notes (Supporter Pack) The Supporter Pack unlocks a personal Notes feature for freely writing down what you've learned. Notes can be organized into folders too, along with ad removal. -- Perfect for -- - Beginners learning Korean vocabulary - K-drama and K-pop fans who want to understand what they hear - Anyone who wants short daily practice sessions -- Privacy -- Google AdMob may collect your device advertising ID to serve ads. Your study data (level progress, bookmarks, notes) is stored locally on your device only.

About

Learn Korean Typing

Master Korean typing with this beginner-friendly app. Learn Hangul letters, words, and sentences step-by-step with visual guides and audio. Practice on two popular keyboard layouts at your own pace, even offline.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step learning
  • Key highlight guide
  • Two keyboard layouts (Dubeolsik, Cheonjiin)
  • Large, easy-to-read text
  • Audio pronunciation
  • Typing game for speed
  • Offline functionality
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The easiest way to learn Korean (Hangul) typing — built for absolute beginners and seniors. Whether you've never touched a Korean keyboard or you type slowly, this app helps you learn one letter at a time, at your own pace. ■ Perfect for · Korean learners starting with the keyboard · Seniors who find phone typing difficult · Anyone learning the Cheonjiin or Dubeolsik layout · People who prefer large, clear text ■ New: Hangul First Steps Never written Hangul before? Tap any of the 24 letters and watch it drawn stroke by stroke, in the right order. Each letter shows its name (giyeok, nieun), how many strokes it takes, the sound it makes at the start and end of a syllable, and an example word — and the letter is read aloud as it is drawn. ■ New: TOPIK basic vocabulary 48 essential words in 12 short lessons — verbs, adjectives, time and place. The words you meet first when you start learning Korean. ■ Key features · Big text — comfortable, easy-to-read letters · Key highlight guide — the next key to press lights up in yellow · Two layouts — practice both Dubeolsik and Cheonjiin · Step by step — from consonants, vowels and final letters to words and sentences · Rich content — everyday words, proverbs, quotes, song lyrics, K-drama titles and more · Hear it — listen to letters and words read aloud · Typing game — build speed while having fun · Accurate input — a built-in keyboard means letters never break apart ■ See how every word reads Not sure how a word sounds? Every word shows its romanization (romaja) right below — 엄마 reads "eomma", 안녕 reads "annyeong". Built on the Revised Romanization rules, including the sound changes that trip up learners. ■ Numbers & symbols keyboard Phone numbers, prices, dates and times — the parts of Korean you actually type every day. Numbers are read the Korean way, so 9시 is "ahop si", not "nine si". ■ Practice the keys you miss The app remembers which letters you get wrong and builds a short drill from just those. ■ Why you'll like it · No memorizing — just follow the on-screen guide · Mistakes are fine — repeat slowly until it feels natural · Practice offline — no connection needed to type Start today, one letter at a time.

Screenshots

K4 screens
Learn Korean Typing4 screens

Verdict

The call

K and Learn Korean Typing are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. K sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Learn Korean Typing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

K ships an update weekly, Learn Korean Typing every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
K versus Learn Korean Typing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKLearn Korean Typing
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (13 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOAndHJung Gil Seo

In-app purchases

1 purchases

K

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

Learn Korean Typing

One-time1
  • 광고 제거$1.99

Questions

Is K free?
K is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Korean Typing free?
Learn Korean Typing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do K or Learn Korean Typing have ads?
Both K and Learn Korean Typing show ads.
Which is updated more often, K or Learn Korean Typing?
K ships an update weekly, and Learn Korean Typing every 5 days. Most recently, K was updated on September 18, 2026 and Learn Korean Typing on September 13, 2026.

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