Hangling vs Hanguru
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Hangling
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Ever wanted to read Hangul, greet someone in Seoul, or catch a K-drama line without subtitles? Hangling turns everyday Korean into a game you'll actually want to play. MEET YOUR STUDY BUDDY Start with Hangli and unlock 14 more collectible mascots β Tori, Leo, Luna, and more β just by studying. No wallet required. REAL, PRACTICAL KOREAN Learn the greetings, courtesy phrases, and everyday words Koreans actually use β with romanization for beginners and native audio pronunciation for every word. SPACED REPETITION THAT WORKS Our review system resurfaces words right before you'd forget them, so vocabulary sticks instead of fading after one quiz. STAY MOTIVATED Daily streaks, XP levels, and 80+ badges turn quiet study time into visible progress you can watch build up. QUICK OR DEEP β YOUR CALL Squeeze in a 2-minute quick review between meetings, or settle in for a full study session. Either way, your progress is saved. LEARN IN YOUR LANGUAGE Full interface support for English, νκ΅μ΄, ζ₯ζ¬θͺ, and δΈζ β Hangling explains Korean the way that makes sense to you. FREE TO START, FREE TO GROW No sign-up, no subscription pressure. Watch a short ad to earn points and unlock new mascots at your own pace. Download Hangling and take your first step toward real Korean β one word, one streak, one badge at a time.
Hanguru
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Hanguru is a free app to learn Korean, from your first Hangul letters to TOPIK I and TOPIK II. Study Korean in English, Spanish or Japanese, with no subscriptions and no paywalls. KOREAN VOCABULARY 18,000+ words in small themed units, with spaced-repetition flashcards, example sentences and native audio. TOPIK GRAMMAR 820 grammar points for TOPIK I, TOPIK II and beyond, each with clear explanations, examples and quizzes. KOREAN CONVERSATIONS 70 role-play dialogues from beginner to master. Answer by choosing, ordering words or speaking, while your guardian character plays the other side. PRACTICE SPEAKING Say a word out loud and get instant feedback on your pronunciation, then compare your recording with the native audio. LISTENING & READING 264 reading passages with comprehension questions, listen to each one as Korean listening practice. Listening quizzes and matching games too. IDIOMS & PROVERBS 2,400+ Korean idioms and proverbs with meanings and examples. STUDY OFFLINE Download audio on Wi-Fi and keep learning without internet. STAY MOTIVATED Daily streaks, daily quests, friends and a weekly league. FREE SYNC Sign in with Apple or Google (optional) to keep your progress on your iPhone and computer, or start right away as a guest. Hanguru is free for everyone learning Korean.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Hanguru at none against Hangling's shown. Hanguru also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hangling ships an update every 9 days, Hanguru every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hangling | Hanguru |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 16.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SeungMan Choi | Seongjin Kim |
In-app purchases
Hangling
No in-app purchases
Hanguru
No in-app purchases









