Comparison

KyouStudy vs Native Korean

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

Head to head
About

KyouStudy

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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

Native Korean

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Learn Korean step by step, from the Hangul alphabet to about TOPIK Level 2. I'm a native Korean speaker, and I built this app on my own. I recorded all 10,000+ Korean words in my own voice, not AI, one word at a time. The Flower Path is free all the way to the end (with ads), and you can start right away without signing in. THE FLOWER PATH Not sure where to start? Follow the path from top to bottom, one flower at a time. • 7-Day Hangul Course: learn to read Korean from zero • 176 flowers, up to about TOPIK Level 2. Each has 4 lessons with words, grammar, example sentences, and conversation • Already know some Korean? Pass a Skip-Ahead Test and move on • Native Islands: side trips with phrases Koreans use every day 10,000+ WORDS IN A NATIVE VOICE • Beginner to advanced words, by TOPIK level or by scene • Example sentences with English translations and audio • Pronunciation as it really sounds (김밥 → [김빱]), with tips for 2,300+ tricky words • Illustrations for about 1,900 words • Record your voice and compare it with mine GRAMMAR AND PRONUNCIATION • 142 grammar patterns with easy explanations, practice, and games, plus 87 patterns for TOPIK Levels 3 and 4 • Trace all 40 letters, and hear 249 sounds on the Letter Chart • 7-Day Pronunciation and Mouth Movements: watch the lips and tongue move with the voice • Keyboard Practice and Korean numbers CULTURE AND TRAVEL • Korean Culture: 300+ short stories about food, K-dramas, songs, and daily life • Travel in Korea: 14 cities with local food, sights, and useful phrases • Korean Food: 140 dishes • Travel Tips: Korean cards to show when you need help LISTEN, LOOK UP, AND REVIEW • 100 Everyday Phrases and Flower Radio: listen hands-free • Paste Korean from social media or song lyrics to see each word's meaning • Word and grammar games, four word tests, and Today's Review • TOPIK I and II reading practice and 5 mock tests. All questions are original, not past exam questions • Bear's Room: souvenirs from the bear's trip around Korea fill your room as you study GOOD TO KNOW • Audio downloads when you use it. Wi-Fi is recommended • I first made this app for Japanese speakers, so a few extras, like kanji explanations, stay in the Japanese version • Every Korean word is my own recording. Most example sentences use a text-to-speech voice • Word lists are based on public data from Korea's National Institute of Korean Language and National Institute for International Education. This app is not official TOPIK study material KEEP YOUR PROGRESS Sign-in is optional. Sign in with Apple or Google to back up your Flower Path, bookmarks, and study records and continue on a new phone. You can delete your account at any time from the app menu. PRICING The Flower Path, words, grammar, games, and tests are free, with ads. Some actions, like playing word audio, use hearts, and Flower Path lessons use leaves. Both refill over time. Korean Culture, Travel in Korea, Korean Food, TOPIK Levels 3 and 4 grammar, 100 Everyday Phrases, and Flower Radio are partly free. Premium unlocks all of them, removes ads, and gives you unlimited hearts and leaves: • Standard: monthly subscription. Eligible users can try it free for 7 days • Lifetime: pay once, with no subscription The app may offer limited-time Lifetime prices. The current price is shown on the purchase screen. Standard is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase, and it renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Billing starts automatically after a free trial. Manage or cancel at any time in Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions. Korean is more fun when you sound natural to Korean ears. I'm cheering you on. Thank you for learning with me. Terms of Use (EULA): https://nativekankokugo.web.app/terms-en Privacy Policy: https://nativekankokugo.web.app/privacy-en

Screenshots

KyouStudy4 screens
Native Korean4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Native Korean at 15.0 against KyouStudy's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Native Korean sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KyouStudy ships an update weekly, Native Korean every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
KyouStudy versus Native Korean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKyouStudyNative Korean
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size229 MB513 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHungBokJISU HONG

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
6 purchases

Native Korean

Subscriptions2
  • スタンダヌド7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • 応揎プラン$5.991 Month
One-time4
  • Lifetime Premium: Special Price$19.99
  • Lifetime Premium: Graduation Gift$24.99
  • 買い切りプラン3日間限定䟡栌$29.99
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  • 買い切りプラン$39.99

Questions

Is KyouStudy free?
KyouStudy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Native Korean free?
Native Korean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KyouStudy or Native Korean have ads?
Both KyouStudy and Native Korean show ads.
Which is updated more often, KyouStudy or Native Korean?
KyouStudy ships an update weekly, and Native Korean every 6 days. Most recently, KyouStudy was updated on November 10, 2026 and Native Korean on November 10, 2026.

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