Comparison

Hangul Rain vs TOPIK PassNote

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

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About

Hangul Rain

Features
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Hangul Rain is a minimalist Korean typing game that teaches you the standard Korean keyboard while building everyday vocabulary. Korean words gently fall from the top of the screen. Type each one before it lands. The game rewards you with the English meaning, builds your typing speed, and trains your muscle memory for the keyboard used on every computer in Korea. Designed for total beginners. Made for foreigners learning Korean. FEATURES - 200+ simple, positive everyday Korean words — food, family, places, nature, feelings - Each word reveals its English meaning right when you break it - Dubeolsik layout — the standard Korean keyboard, with romanization on every key - 10 difficulty levels, score-based progression - Best score saved across sessions - Pause anytime, sound on/off - Fully offline. No account, no ads, no tracking. WHO IT'S FOR - Anyone learning Korean from scratch - K-pop, K-drama, and Korean culture enthusiasts - Travelers heading to Korea Master the standard Korean keyboard while learning real vocabulary. No subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no data collection.

About

TOPIK PassNote

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Pass TOPIK with a question bank built by Koreans — 110 full mock tests, 14,000+ questions & study cards. TOPIK PassNote is a TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) prep app for TOPIK I and TOPIK II: mock tests, vocabulary, grammar, and listening practice in one app. Every question and explanation is reviewed and verified by native Koreans — 100% original, no scraped past papers. WHAT YOU GET • 110 full-length TOPIK mock tests (TOPIK I & II) = 9,200 questions • 4,156 vocabulary cards + 519 grammar cards on the pass path • 500 listening clips with native-quality Korean audio • 14,000+ questions & study cards in total • Questions are 100% in Korean, just like the real exam — explanations in English WHY TOPIK PASSNOTE • Made by Koreans — 100% original content, copyright-safe. No copied official papers. • Every question explained: why the answer is right, why each distractor is a trap. • Missed questions automatically become review cards — attack your weak spots. • SRS (spaced repetition) schedules each review right before you forget. • A level test shows your current level and where to start. • Offline-friendly and light on low-end Android devices. • A calm, respectful study experience — no aggressive late-night reminders. PRICING Pay once, keep it forever. No subscription, no ads, no hidden fees. TRY IT FREE FIRST 4 full mock tests + 500 study cards + a level test, completely free. Unlock everything only when you're convinced. Perfect for TOPIK I & II prep, scholarships and study in Korea, working in Korea, or getting serious about Korean beyond K-pop and K-dramas. TOPIK practice test Ā· TOPIK mock test Ā· Korean proficiency test Ā· learn Korean Ā· Korean listening practice ※ Listening audio is AI-synthesized at native-speaker quality. ※ This app is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by NIIED or the official TOPIK administration. "TOPIK" is used only to describe the exam this app helps you prepare for.

Screenshots

Hangul Rain3 screens
TOPIK PassNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hangul Rain at none against TOPIK PassNote's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. TOPIK PassNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hangul Rain asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Hangul Rain versus TOPIK PassNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHangul RainTOPIK PassNote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB120 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSungjun KimJinyoung Lee

In-app purchases

None

Hangul Rain

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TOPIK PassNote

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$14.99

Questions

Is Hangul Rain free?
Hangul Rain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TOPIK PassNote free?
TOPIK PassNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hangul Rain or TOPIK PassNote have ads?
Neither Hangul Rain nor TOPIK PassNote shows ads.

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