Comparison

Hangugo vs Hanguru

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

Head to head
About

Hangugo

Features
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Hangugo is a Korean learning app: Hangul, grammar, vocabulary, your own word collections and practice with an AI tutor. Learn Korean step by step: start with Hangul, work through grammar patterns, build your vocabulary and keep it with a personal spaced-repetition schedule. WHAT'S INSIDE Hangul • the Korean alphabet from scratch; • letters and their pronunciation; • stroke order and direction hints; • writing practice; • from single letters to syllables and words; • review of what you have learned. Grammar • a grammar course from beginner to advanced (TOPIK 1–6); • patterns organised by level and lesson; • clear explanations of meaning and usage; • example sentences; • favourites; • personal review of the grammar you have studied. Words and dictionary • a Korean dictionary with translations, transcription and pronunciation; • usage examples; • categories and textbook materials: choose what to study; • filters by status: new, learning, due for review; • spaced repetition for long-term memory; • review in both directions: recognise a word, then recall it in Korean. Collections • build your own sets of words and grammar by topic or lesson; • add items straight from the dictionary and the grammar course; • share a collection by code, link or QR; • invite editors and get notified about changes; • learn new words and review within a single collection. Shared progress • a learner can choose to share progress with the collection's author; • the author sees what is learned, what is due for review and how study is going; • access can be revoked at any time, and shared data is deleted. Practice • exercises built on what you have already studied; • multiple choice; • sentence building from blocks; • find and fix the mistake; • translation into Korean and back; • mixed sessions with different task types. AI TUTOR Practise writing Korean sentences and get detailed feedback. The AI tutor analyses your answer, accepts alternative wordings, suggests corrections and explains mistakes. Practice is tied to the material you have already studied, so tasks match your real progress. YOUR PROGRESS Track your results: • letters, grammar and words learned; • study history and streaks; • activity statistics; • review progress. Also: • progress sync across devices after signing in; • audio for Korean words and sentences; • light and dark themes; • interface in English and Russian. Start with short daily sessions and move from reading Hangul to understanding grammar, growing your vocabulary and writing your own sentences. FREE AND PREMIUM Much of Hangugo is free: Hangul, the dictionary, collections, TOPIK 1 grammar and the first lessons of every higher level, up to 20 new words and 10 AI checks a day. Hangugo Premium removes the new-word limit, unlocks the whole grammar course and extends AI practice to 100 checks and 20 exercise sessions a day. Terms of Use: https://hangugo.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://hangugo.app/privacy/

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)
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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

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hanguru at none against Hangugo's 2. Hanguru also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Hangugo's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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. Hangugo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Hanguru asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hangugo ships an update fortnightly, Hanguru every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Hangugo versus Hanguru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHangugoHanguru
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGleb MonetchikovSeongjin Kim

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hangugo

Subscriptions2
  • Hangugo Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Hangugo Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
None

Hanguru

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hangugo free?
Hangugo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hanguru free?
Hanguru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hangugo or Hanguru have ads?
Neither Hangugo nor Hanguru shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hangugo or Hanguru?
Hangugo ships an update fortnightly, and Hanguru every 4 days. Most recently, Hangugo was updated on October 29, 2026 and Hanguru on October 26, 2026.

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