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. -> Hangul Syllable Chart See every basic syllable at a glance — from 가나다라 to double consonants (까·따·빠·싸·짜) and compound vowels (개·과·의). Tap any syllable to hear it, with romanization shown for each consonant and vowel. -> 4 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 mode. - Word Meaning: See a Korean word and pick its meaning from 4 choices — tap to hear it, too. Clear all 20 levels (200 questions) to unlock endless mode. -> 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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Learn to type Korean (Hangul) — made for complete beginners. Never used a Korean keyboard? Start here and go one letter at a time, at your own pace. ■ New: Dictation that speaks Each word is read aloud first. Listen, then type what you hear. Replay anytime, slow it down one syllable at a time, and use hints — first the reading, then the keys. ■ New: Today's review Words you missed come back a few days later. Get one right five times and it graduates. ■ Hangul First Steps Tap any of the 24 letters and watch it drawn stroke by stroke. See its name, its sound and an example word, and hear it read aloud. ■ Key features · The next key lights up — no need to memorize the layout · Every word shows its meaning in your language and its reading (romaja) · English letters on the Korean keys · Two layouts: Standard (Dubeolsik) and 10-key (Cheonjiin) · Step by step: letters, final consonants, words, TOPIK basic words, sentences · Type K-drama titles, celebrity names and everyday words · Five typing games: Tap Fighter, Balloon Type, falling words, Time Attack and Dictation · Big, clear text and a built-in keyboard, so letters never break apart · Practice offline ■ 21 languages English, 日本語, 简体中文, 繁體中文, Español, Português, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Русский, Українська, Polski, Türkçe, Bahasa Indonesia, Tiếng Việt, ไทย, हिन्दी, العربية, Bahasa Melayu, Nederlands, 한국어 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 2 one-off in-app purchases 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 every 2 weeks, Learn Korean Typing every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 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 (37 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—37 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 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
Size157 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOAndHJung Gil Seo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

K

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Supporter Pack$79.99
1 purchases

Learn Korean Typing

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

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 every 2 weeks, and Learn Korean Typing every 9 days. Most recently, K was updated on November 6, 2026 and Learn Korean Typing on November 10, 2026.

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