# Patchim Training vs Korean

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Patchim Training at 80% against Korean's 0%. Patchim Training also leads on ratings volume (136 vs 4) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Patchim Training sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Korean sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Patchim Training holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Patchim Training has 136 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Patchim Training's written reviews are positive against 0% of Korean's.

Patchim Training ships an update every 4 weeks, Korean every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patchim Training | Korean |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchim-traininglearn-korean/id809844915/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korean-listening-speaking/id1539944858/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **136** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **80.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 367 MB | 222 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HIKARI NAKASHIMA](https://appshunter.io/developer/646350940) | [Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529553581) |

## What reviewers say

### Patchim Training

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchim-traininglearn-korean/id809844915)

Learn Korean in just 3 minutes a day with this app. It offers diverse question styles, including words, sentences, and illustrations, to help you master the language. Collect food cards and complete recipes as you progress.

**Highlights:** 3-minute daily lessons, Varied question formats, Word and sentence learning, Illustration-based questions, Collectable food cards, Recipe completion feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| To hide ad | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging learning
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 👍 Comprehensive content
- 👍 Good value for free app
- 👍 Variety of learning methods

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio issues (no sound, cuts out)
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Ads can be intrusive
- 🐛 Typing response issues
- 🐛 Confusing UI for new users

**Reported bugs**

- Sound cuts out or disappears
- App freezes or becomes unresponsive
- Ads block screen and prevent usage
- Typing training response is poor
- Incorrect pronunciation or readings

**Requested features**

- More poolcore/dreamcore games
- Option to disable miss sound in typing
- Pen support for Apple Pencil
- Tips for special characters/vowels
- Adjust frequency of recipe card rewards


### Korean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korean-listening-speaking/id1539944858)

Master Korean pronunciation and fluency with extensive audio and video lessons. Practice speaking by listening to native speakers and recording your own voice, with interactive mini-games to reinforce learning.

**Highlights:** Over 9999 sentences and phrases, Video and audio lessons, Native speaker pronunciation practice, Speech recording and comparison, Interactive mini-games, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime Upgrade | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patchim Training free?

Patchim Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Korean free?

Korean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Patchim Training or Korean?

Patchim Training is rated higher. Patchim Training averages 4.7 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while Korean averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Patchim Training or Korean have ads?

Both Patchim Training and Korean show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Patchim Training or Korean?

Patchim Training ships an update every 4 weeks, and Korean every 3 weeks. Most recently, Patchim Training was updated on November 1, 2026 and Korean on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*