Comparison

Malmoi vs KoreanFox

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

Head to head
About

Malmoi

Master Korean pronunciation and grammar with this comprehensive learning tool. It focuses on how words are actually spoken, offers conjugation drills, and includes a vast dictionary with multiple language translations. Prepare for exams with reading, listening, writing, and mock test modules.

Highlights
  • Pronunciation trainer with computed rules
  • Irregular verb and adjective conjugation drills
  • 44,000-word dictionary with multi-language meanings
  • 296 grammar patterns with examples
  • Reading, listening, and writing practice modules
  • TOPIK mock tests and writing scoring
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Korean is not read the way it is written. 값이 is [갑씨], κ΅­λ¬Ό is [ꢁ물], μ’‹λ‹€ is [쑰타]. Malmoi is built around that fact. β€’ Pronunciation trainer β€” the standard pronunciation rules, computed. Wrong answers are plausible misreadings of the same word, not other words, so you cannot guess by shape. β€’ Conjugation drills β€” γ…‚, γ„·, γ……, λ₯΄, γ…Ž irregulars sorted automatically, with the full conjugation table for every verb and adjective. β€’ 44,000 words with meanings, hanja origins, examples and the standard pronunciation published by the National Institute of Korean Language. Meanings come in English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese at beginner and intermediate levels. β€’ 296 grammar patterns across six levels, each with attachment rules and two examples. β€’ Reading β€” passages, sentence ordering, newspaper headlines, sentence insertion. β€’ Listening β€” dialogues read aloud at study speed and exam speed. β€’ Writing β€” character count, style consistency, spoken-language check, and the official scoring rubric with a model answer. β€’ Mock tests for both exam types, with the level a total score would give. Everything runs on your device. No account, no server, and it works with no connection. Levels are an estimate. There is no official published word list, so levels start from the beginner/intermediate/advanced grading of the National Institute of Korean Language and are split further by corpus frequency. Mock scores are an estimate as well β€” the official conversion table is not published, and writing is self-scored. Not affiliated with or endorsed by NIIED or the TOPIK organisers. Dictionary data from the Korean Basic Dictionary, National Institute of Korean Language (KOGL Type 1). Also Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and OpenSubtitles / FrequencyWords (CC BY-SA 4.0). Free: all of Level 1, the first words, grammar, reading and listening of every level, 15 drill questions a day per type, the TOPIK I mock test and writing tasks 51–52. No ads, no account. Malmoi Premium unlocks everything: Monthly (1 month) or Yearly (1 year) auto-renewing subscription, or the Lifetime Pass β€” a one-time purchase that never renews. Prices are shown in the app in your local currency. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel in your account settings. Already using Malmoi? If you used it before version 1.0.5, every feature stays free on that device, for good. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://inphilchoi.github.io/malmoi-privacy/

About

KoreanFox

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Learn Korean step by step with KoreanFox, from your first Hangul sounds to vocabulary and grammar for TOPIK study. START WITH HANGUL Learn vowels and consonants, follow stroke-order guides, and combine letters into syllables. Listen to Korean sounds and practise writing them. BUILD VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR Explore vocabulary organised into six study levels and grammar lessons across five stages. Learn word meanings and use available example sentences to see how words work in context. You can open the TOPIK vocabulary section directly without completing the Hangul course first. LISTEN, WRITE AND SPEAK Listen to words and sentences, practise handwriting, and record your voice to listen back and compare. Microphone and speech-recognition permissions are used for speaking practice. MAKE REVIEW A HABIT Set a daily learning goal, revisit mistakes and use spaced review. Choose reminder hours that fit your day and exclude your sleeping hours. CHOOSE YOUR LANGUAGE The interface is available in English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese and Vietnamese. No separate KoreanFox account is required. FREE LEARNING AND PREMIUM Hangul basics and review of previously started learning are free. Free access includes 10 new words and one new grammar lesson per day and may show ads. KoreanFox Premium removes ads and daily limits on new learning. Choose a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription, or a one-time lifetime Premium purchase. Prices are displayed in the app before purchase and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm your purchase. Monthly and yearly subscriptions renew automatically. Manage or cancel them in your Apple Account subscription settings. Restore eligible purchases from Settings in KoreanFox. Study levels are KoreanFox learning recommendations, not official TOPIK vocabulary lists. KoreanFox is not affiliated with the TOPIK organiser. Privacy Policy: https://koreanfox-privacy.superb-jinwoo.chatgpt.site Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Malmoi4 screens
KoreanFox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Malmoi at none against KoreanFox's 3. Malmoi also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. KoreanFox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Malmoi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Malmoi ships an update every 3 days, KoreanFox every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Malmoi versus KoreanFox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMalmoiKoreanFox
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 days β€” betterEvery 5 days
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreemiumβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size39 MB227 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperINPHIL CHOIJINWOO KIM

In-app purchases

None

Malmoi

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

KoreanFox

Subscriptions2
  • KoreanFox Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • KoreanFox Premium Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • KoreanFox Premium Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Malmoi free?
Malmoi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KoreanFox free?
KoreanFox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Malmoi or KoreanFox have ads?
KoreanFox shows ads; Malmoi does not.
Which is updated more often, Malmoi or KoreanFox?
Malmoi ships an update every 3 days, and KoreanFox every 5 days. Most recently, Malmoi was updated on October 29, 2026 and KoreanFox on October 29, 2026.

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