Better Korean Dictionary vs EasyWords Korean
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Better Korean Dictionary
This app helps Korean language learners understand word origins and nuances through Hanja roots and contextual explanations. It offers fast lookups and an uncluttered interface, functioning offline after an ad removal purchase.
- Hanja root explanations
- Contextual word usage
- Offline functionality
- Fast word lookup
- Uncluttered interface
- NIKL frequency grading
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Same English translation does not always mean the same Korean word. Better Korean Dictionary helps learners see which word fits through contextual explanations, related-word comparisons, and Hanja roots. COMPARE SIMILAR KOREAN WORDS Selected entries explain how related words overlap and where their usage differs. Contextual notes are prepared before release and are not generated from your searches. FOLLOW HANJA ROOTS See the Chinese-character roots behind Korean vocabulary. Tap a Hanja character to browse other words that contain it and build connected word families. SEARCH THREE WAYS Search by Korean, English, or Hanja. Browse words and Hanja by frequency to focus on useful vocabulary. LOOK UP WORDS WITHOUT A SIGNAL Dictionary content is bundled with the app, so lookup does not require a network connection. Searches and recent-search history stay on your device. REMOVE ADS ONCE The free version may show a non-personalized banner ad after any privacy choices required in your region. An optional one-time purchase removes ads after the entitlement is recognized. There is no subscription. Dictionary entries come from the National Institute of Korean Language's Korean-English Learner's Dictionary. Hanja data also uses Unicode Unihan and libhangul sources. AI-assisted contextual notes are available for selected entries and may contain mistakes; corrections are welcome through the support page.
EasyWords Korean
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EasyWords Korean focuses on the 2,000+ Korean words you actually use every day — the way they are actually used, one word, one clear recording, one example sentence at a time. Everything works offline. There is no account, no sign-up, and nothing to restore. Open the app and start. WHAT IS INSIDE • 2,000+ commonly used, everyday Korean words, organised by theme. • A recording for every word and every example sentence. • Example sentences that show each word in a real context. • Korean grammar patterns with worked examples. • A Hangul primer, so you can read the script before you study it. • Meanings in your language — pick from ten interface languages. HOW IT WORKS Words come back to you on a spaced-repetition schedule: the ones you find hard return sooner, the ones you know return later. Sessions are short by design. A daily streak keeps you honest without nagging you. OFFLINE BY DEFAULT The whole vocabulary set, every recording and every translation ships inside the app. Study on a plane, on the metro, anywhere. The only things that need a connection are the single daily advertisement and an occasional check for a newer version of the app. ADVERTISING EasyWords shows at most one advertisement per day, at the end of a study session — never in the middle of one, and never on your first day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EasyWords Korean at none against Better Korean Dictionary's 1. Better Korean Dictionary's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Better Korean Dictionary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EasyWords Korean asks for nothing beyond the download.
Better Korean Dictionary ships an update weekly, EasyWords Korean fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Better Korean Dictionary | EasyWords Korean |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 150 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | MATTHEW BYONG BAE | Tam Nguyen |
In-app purchases
Better Korean Dictionary
- English$4.99
EasyWords Korean
No in-app purchases
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