Comparison

HangulGo vs Hangul Studio

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

Head to head
About

HangulGo

Features
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Hangul Go sends you one Korean word at a time — right on your Lock Screen and Home Screen. No lessons to sit through, no streaks to protect. Just small moments throughout the day that build real vocabulary. HOW IT WORKS Start with a quick placement quiz — a couple of short rounds, not a big test. Don't know a word? Just skip it. This places you at the right starting level: Survival, Beginner, TOPIK I, or TOPIK II+. From there, Hangul Go quietly works in the background. A new word appears on your Lock Screen and Home Screen widget throughout your active hours, with its English meaning right there — no need to open the app. LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE Every word moves through four stages as you learn it: New, Learning, Almost Known, and Known. Track your progress at a glance on your dashboard, organized by category — everyday conversation, food & drink, travel, and more. Pick as many categories as you like, or focus on just one. When you're ready to actively review, jump into a quick batch quiz, or look up any single word on demand. Each word comes with a real example sentence and its translation, so you're learning vocabulary in context — not just isolated flashcards. BUILT FOR DAILY LIFE • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets — glance and go • Placement quiz that adapts to what you already know • Four Korean proficiency levels, from complete beginner to TOPIK II+ • Category-based learning: everyday conversation, food & drink, travel, and more • Word progress tracking: New → Learning → Almost Known → Known • Quick batch quizzes and on-demand word review • Real example sentences with every word • Full iPad support Hangul Go is free to start. An optional subscription unlocks the complete word library and higher proficiency levels. Whether you're prepping for a trip to Korea, studying for the TOPIK exam, or just want to pick up a few real words a day without the pressure of a full course — Hangul Go fits Korean into the moments you already have. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://zolistir.wordpress.com/hangul-app-privacy-policy/

About

Hangul Studio

Features
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Hangul Studio is a Korean course you can follow day by day, from "I'm a student" to talking about your plans, feelings and opinions in natural Korean. ■ 60 weeks · 240 lessons · 5 levels Each week has a clear goal and 4 lessons. Day 4 reviews the whole week with a final speaking mission. ■ What's in every lesson ・Core expressions with clear rules (e.g. 예요 vs 이에요) ・Sentence building, step by step ・Key vocabulary and reading practice for 받침 (final consonants) ・"Textbook vs real conversation" — how Koreans actually say it ・Common mistakes, mini conversations and natural reactions ・K-POP and art topics to keep learning fun ・Mini tests and active recall to check yourself ■ Tap to listen Tap any word or sentence to hear its Korean pronunciation. Tap again to stop. ■ Translations in your language Explanations and example translations in English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. ■ Your notes, your progress Write a note and check off each part of a lesson. Your records stay on your device — no account needed. ■ Start free Week 1 is completely free. After that, unlock lessons one by one by watching short ads, or unlock the full course with a one-time purchase. Privacy Policy: https://tovmerci.com/hangul-studio/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HangulGo4 screens
Hangul Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HangulGo at none against Hangul Studio's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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. HangulGo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Hangul Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
HangulGo versus Hangul Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHangulGoHangul Studio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZoltan Stirtov merci

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HangulGo

Subscriptions2
  • Hangul Go Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Hangul Go Annual1 Month trial$19.991 Year
1 purchases

Hangul Studio

One-time1
  • Full Course$5.99

Questions

Is HangulGo free?
HangulGo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hangul Studio free?
Hangul Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HangulGo or Hangul Studio have ads?
Hangul Studio shows ads; HangulGo does not.

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