Korean Learner vs Krend
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Korean Learner
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Korean Learner helps you study Korean vocabulary on your iPhone โ with optional sync from the Korean Learner Chrome extension on your computer. STUDY โข Flip-card study mode with shuffle โข Text-to-speech pronunciation during study โข Organize cards into decks and tags HANGUL โข Learn the Korean alphabet with an interactive chart โข Build syllables with the Hangul syllable builder SYNC (OPTIONAL) โข Sign in with Google or Apple to back up your flashcards โข Sync manually when you choose โ same library as the Chrome extension โข Sign-in is not required for local study The Chrome extension (separate install) lets you highlight Korean on web pages, translate, hear pronunciation, and save words as flashcards. Install the app, sign in, tap Sync now, and study on the go. Support: angloo2021@gmail.com
Krend
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Learn Korean by reading, not by drilling. Krend gives you short Korean articles graded from your very first word up to TOPIK level. Read at your own pace, tap any word you don't know, and keep it. The word becomes a Kard โ with its meaning, its part of speech, and the sentence you met it in. READ REAL KOREAN A new article every day, written for your level. Culture, daily life, society, food โ the Korean people actually use, not textbook sentences. TAP TO UNDERSTAND Every word is tappable. One tap shows the meaning in English, Chinese, or Japanese, plus the grammar behind the ending. No dictionary, no leaving the page. LISTEN WHILE YOU READ Every article is an audiobook. Follow along sentence by sentence, adjust the speed, or close your eyes and listen. COLLECT WHAT YOU LEARN Words you tap become Kards. Your collection is a record of what you have actually met โ not a deck someone else made for you. CHECK YOURSELF Quiz your own collection with Krend AI, or take TOPIK PREP questions on the article you just read. GRAMMAR THAT MAKES SENSE Krammar walks you through Korean grammar one pattern at a time, with examples from the articles you have read. THE KOREAN NOBODY TEACHES Koinage explains the slang, the memes, and the phrases you will not find in a textbook. KEEP GOING Streaks, tiers, and weekly boards. Twelve rungs from Silver to Diamond, and 77 Master seats for those who make it. Krend Pro unlocks every article and removes the daily limits. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.krend.kr/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Korean Learner at none against Krend's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Krend sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.69 per month. Korean Learner asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Korean Learner | Krend |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 โ better | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuk Yu Lo | Chanyoung Boo |
In-app purchases
Korean Learner
No in-app purchases
Krend
- Krend Pro: Monthly$7.691 Month
- Krend Pro: Yearly$46.991 Year
- Krend Pro: Lifetime$76.99









