Comparison

KyouStudy vs HangulNova

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

Head to head
About

KyouStudy

Features
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Learn as much as you want, at your own pace. KyouStudy helps you build language skills for exam preparation and everyday learning. Whether you are preparing for JLPT, HSK, or TOPIK, or exploring a new language, start at a level that suits you and move from words to sentences, practice, and review. FREE LEARNING, WITHOUT DAILY LIMITS Study from beginning to end without daily study caps or restrictions on the scope of available learning content. Core learning stays free, whether or not you choose Premium. DISCOVER WORDS THROUGH CARDS Explore vocabulary, characters, expressions, and sentences organized by exam and level. Learn meanings, examples, and pronunciation together, then mark what you already know and what you want to study further. SEE IT. HEAR IT. REMEMBER IT. Listen to word and sentence pronunciation with AI-powered audio. Every example sentence comes with an image to help you connect its meaning with a scene and make it easier to recall. CHOOSE HOW YOU PRACTICE Use quizzes for instant feedback after each question, or test mode to receive your score after completing all questions. • Multiple choice: connect characters, readings, and meanings. • Listening: hear a word or sentence and choose the answer. • Matching: draw connections between expressions and meanings. • Sentence ordering and gap filling: practice context and sentence structure. • Typed answers: recall words and expressions without answer choices. TURN MISTAKES INTO PROGRESS Revisit questions in your mistake notebook and save useful items to favorites. Unlock collections as you learn and use study statistics to see your progress. MAKE IT YOUR OWN WITH PREMIUM Optional paid Premium benefits include ad removal, additional themes, detailed information about related words, and support for continued development. Your daily study amount and the scope of available learning content remain unrestricted without Premium. LANGUAGES AND CONNECTION The interface is available in English, Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. An internet connection through Wi-Fi or mobile data is required for a smooth learning experience. MORE TO LEARN OVER TIME The exam lineup includes JLPT, TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, HSK, TOCFL, and TOPIK, with some courses planned for future updates. TOEIC, TOEFL, and IELTS are planned additions. Check the app for currently available courses. Built and cared for by an independent developer, KyouStudy grows with your feedback. Start with one word and keep learning at your own pace. KyouStudy is an independent learning tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the organizations that administer these exams. Exam names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Support: https://www.kyoustudy.com/contact/ Privacy Policy: https://www.kyoustudy.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.kyoustudy.com/terms-of-use/ Apple Standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HangulNova

Features
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HangulNova is a Korean learning app that covers TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) from Level 1 to Level 6 in one place. ■ 9,472 study words Every TOPIK 1–6 study word is included. Each word has a romanization, part of speech, English meaning, and an example sentence with its English translation. You can listen at normal speed or slowly. ■ Korean–English dictionary with 9,472 entries (offline) The dictionary is built into the app and searched on your device. It uses no network connection and no AI. ・Search in Hangul (학교) ・Search by romanization (hangugeo or han guk eo) ・Search by initial consonants only (ㅎㄱㅇ → 한국어) ・Search in English (promise → 약속) Save words you want to remember to your word list and review them with flashcards. ■ 310 grammar points and 413 reading passages Grammar is organized by level and explained with example sentences and romanization — from the past tense -았어요 / 었어요 and the honorific -(으)시- to -는데 for background and lead-ins. Each reading passage comes with questions and English notes. ■ Listening Plays the podcasts published by VOA 한국어 (a public-domain broadcast provided by the U.S. government) directly from VOA's servers. Episodes can also be saved for offline listening. ■ AI Korean conversation (Premium) Korean conversation practice, reading answer checks and pronunciation feedback are powered by Claude by Anthropic. Before you use these features, the app explains what data is sent and asks for your consent before sending anything. If you don't consent, the AI features stay off and no data is sent. You can withdraw your consent at any time in Settings. The AI replies in English. [About Premium] ・Monthly and yearly plans (auto-renewing) ・Payment is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. ・You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your device's Settings after purchase. ・Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ・Privacy Policy: https://ars-sys.github.io/hangulnova-legal/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HangulNova at none against KyouStudy's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. KyouStudy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and HangulNova sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KyouStudy ships an update every 6 days, HangulNova every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
KyouStudy versus HangulNova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKyouStudyHangulNova
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHungBok株式会社ARS

In-app purchases

3 purchases

KyouStudy

Subscriptions2
  • KyouStudy Premium$3.991 Month
  • KyouStudy Premium (Annual)$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • KyouStudy Premium (Lifetime)$99.99
2 purchases

HangulNova

Subscriptions2
  • 月額プラン$3.991 Month
  • 年額プラン$29.991 Year

Questions

Is KyouStudy free?
KyouStudy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HangulNova free?
HangulNova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KyouStudy or HangulNova have ads?
KyouStudy shows ads; HangulNova does not.
Which is updated more often, KyouStudy or HangulNova?
KyouStudy ships an update every 6 days, and HangulNova every 8 days. Most recently, KyouStudy was updated on October 25, 2026 and HangulNova on October 31, 2026.

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