Comparison

Hanvera vs Hanguru

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

Head to head
About

Hanvera

Features
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Hanvera helps you practice Mandarin Chinese vocabulary with pinyin, tones, and spaced repetition. WHY HANVERA? • Tone Trainer — hear Mandarin and identify the correct tone • HSK-aligned word lists — structured path from HSK 1 upward • 4 practice modes — flashcards, listening, pinyin dictation, tone identification • Spaced repetition — words you struggle with come back sooner • Clear plans — Basic for HSK 2; Plus & Yearly for every Pro HSK level we ship PRACTICE MODES 1. Flashcards — see the character, recall the meaning 2. Listen & Meaning — hear Chinese, pick the English answer 3. Pinyin Dictation — hear Chinese, type the pinyin 4. Tone Trainer — identify the correct tone (Pro) FREE TIER • Complete HSK 1 • Limited practice rounds per day (guest or signed-in free account) PRO BASIC ($2.99/month; eligible new subscribers: $0.99 first month) • HSK 2 vocabulary • Unlimited practice • Tone Trainer • iCloud progress backup PRO PLUS ($4.99/month) & PRO YEARLY ($39.99/year) • Everything in Pro Basic • All Pro HSK levels available in the app (HSK 2–4 now; HSK 5–6 included when released, at no extra charge) Built for beginners and HSK learners who want focused vocabulary practice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Hanguru

Master Korean language skills with this comprehensive educational app. It offers vocabulary, grammar, conversation practice, and pronunciation feedback, all accessible offline. Track your progress and stay motivated with daily challenges and leagues.

Highlights
  • Extensive vocabulary with spaced-repetition flashcards
  • TOPIK I & II grammar explanations and quizzes
  • Interactive role-play conversation practice
  • Pronunciation feedback with native audio comparison
  • Listening and reading comprehension exercises
  • Offline study mode
  • Gamified motivation features (streaks, leagues)
Features
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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 your own language: English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Thai or Arabic. No subscriptions and no paywalls. KOREAN VOCABULARY 18,700+ 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 140 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 820 reading passages with comprehension questions, listen to each one as Korean listening practice. Listening quizzes and matching games too. IDIOMS & PROVERBS 2,450+ 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, iPad and computer, or start right away as a guest. Hanguru is free for everyone learning Korean.

Screenshots

Hanvera4 screens
Hanguru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hanguru at none against Hanvera's 3. Hanguru also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hanvera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Hanguru asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hanvera ships an update every 10 days, Hanguru every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Hanvera versus Hanguru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHanveraHanguru
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer向东 刘Seongjin Kim

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Hanvera

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Basic Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
None

Hanguru

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hanvera free?
Hanvera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hanguru free?
Hanguru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hanvera or Hanguru have ads?
Neither Hanvera nor Hanguru shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hanvera or Hanguru?
Hanvera ships an update every 10 days, and Hanguru every 4 days. Most recently, Hanvera was updated on October 31, 2026 and Hanguru on October 26, 2026.

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