HanDa vs Sakura Tutor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
HanDa
Read full descriptionHide full description
HanDa is your personal Korean tutor β powered by AI that talks back, corrects every sentence, and explains the grammar as you go. Whether you're starting with Hangul or pushing toward fluency, HanDa turns daily practice into real conversations. WHY HANDA β’ Real conversations, not flashcards β chat or speak with four AI tutors, each with a distinct personality β’ Instant corrections β every message comes back with fixes, a grammar note, and natural alternatives β’ Hands-free voice mode β speak out loud and get corrected in real time, even with the screen off β’ Roleplay real situations β order food, change a reservation, handle an interview, and more β’ Pronunciation scoring β read aloud and get instant feedback A REAL COURSE, LESSON BY LESSON β’ Course tab β Hangul, then Levels 1 to 5, following a structured textbook course β’ Every lesson brings vocabulary, grammar practice, listening, and speaking together β’ Grammar you use β build sentences with each pattern instead of just reading about it LEARN EVERY DAY β’ Today's Grammar, Words, Conjugation, Dictation & Pronunciation β fresh picks at your level β’ Listen & Learn β graded readings with audio β’ Grammar dictionary β look up any pattern or idiom β’ Pattern writing β compose your own sentences, AI-checked STAY MOTIVATED β’ Daily XP, streaks, and leagues β’ Session scorecards rating grammar, vocabulary, fluency & more YOUR LEVEL, YOUR PACE From absolute beginner to advanced, HanDa adapts to you with a personalized roadmap and weekly plan. Available in English, νκ΅μ΄, ζ₯ζ¬θͺ, EspaΓ±ol, FranΓ§ais, Deutsch, and Π ΡΡΡΠΊΠΈΠΉ. Start speaking Korean today. SUBSCRIPTION One Premium plan unlocks everything: 200 AI chat turns a day, voice practice, the full course, and the full library. Choose monthly ($10/month) or every 6 months ($49.99). Both start with a 7-day free trial. β’ Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. β’ Auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends. β’ Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://handakorean.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://handakorean.com/privacy
Sakura Tutor
Read full descriptionHide full description
Learn to actually SPEAK Japanese β not just memorize words. Sakura Sensei is an AI Japanese teacher that helps you build real speaking confidence through natural conversation. No more silent learning. Start speaking from day one. HOW IT WORKS: β’ AI Conversation Practice β Talk to Sakura like a real teacher. Ask in English, learn to say it in Japanese, and get instant feedback. β’ Pronunciation Scoring β Record your voice and get scored on accuracy. The AI analyzes your pronunciation and tells you exactly what to improve. β’ Grammar Corrections β Real-time feedback on particles, verb conjugation, and keigo (honorifics). Sakura explains mistakes in clear English. β’ Kana & Writing Practice β Master hiragana and katakana with interactive grid, stroke-by-stroke writing practice, and quizzes. β’ JLPT Level System β Start at N5 and progress through N4, N3, N2, and N1. Every lesson adapts to your level. β’ Audio Playback β Hear every phrase pronounced by a native Japanese speaker (Microsoft Nanami voice). β’ Free Daily Lessons β Practice 5 conversations per day free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited access. WHY LEARNERS LOVE IT: "Finally an app that actually teaches me to speak, not just tap flashcards" "It's like having a Japanese tutor in my pocket" "The pronunciation feedback is incredible β it caught my 'r' sound immediately" Whether you're planning a trip to Tokyo, studying for the JLPT, or just love Japanese culture β Sakura Sensei gets you speaking real Japanese. Download free and start your first lesson today. Terms of Use: https://cyan0914.github.io/ai-japanese-tutor/terms.html Terms of Use(EULA): apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://cyan0914.github.io/ai-japanese-tutor/privacy.html
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sakura Tutor at every 3 days against HanDa's fortnightly. Sakura Tutor also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. HanDa sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month and Sakura Tutor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
HanDa ships an update fortnightly, Sakura Tutor every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HanDa | Sakura Tutor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JAEYEON JO | ηε εΌ |
In-app purchases
HanDa
- Premium Monthly7 Days trial$10.001 Month
- Host Monthly7 Days trial$25.001 Month
- Premium 6 Months7 Days trial$49.996 Months
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- Host Annual7 Days trial$250.001 Year
Sakura Tutor
- Sakura Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Sakura Tutor$19.993 Months
- Sakura Tutor$49.991 Year









