Comparison

Learn Korean vs Learn Korean

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

Head to head
About

Learn Korean

Master Korean with engaging games, a comprehensive phrasebook, and structured courses for beginners and intermediates. Learn essential vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation through interactive quizzes and authentic audio. Ideal for travel, work, or personal enrichment.

Highlights
  • Fun language games and quizzes
  • Extensive phrasebook with categorized vocabulary
  • Learn Korean alphabet (Hangul) and pronunciation
  • Authentic native speaker audio
  • Beginner and intermediate level courses
  • Grammar explanations and language tips
Features
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Learn to speak Korean with fun games, phrasebook, beginner and intermediate level courses. Listen to all the essential words and phrases you need to build a solid foundation of Korean. This app was created by a language teacher who found that students learn language more effectively through fun and repetition. Different learning styles are catered to with the many games and quizzes: - Visual (picture quiz) - Auditory (listening quiz) - Read-Write (multichoice quiz, word guess) Learn common words and phrases that are sorted into many useful categories. Phrasebook sets include: greetings, hobbies, conversation, food, animals, language difficulties, travel phrases, adjectives, verbs, countries, clothing, colors, emergencies, shopping, directions, numbers, school, work, and telling the time. Learn the Korean characters - Hangul - and pronunciation in the Alphabet Section. Listen to authentic, high quality audio of a beautiful Korean native speaker with clear pronunciation. This app will help you learn Korean for travel in South Korea, work, school, fun, or to talk to your friends or partner. Study a new language set every day and practice it in the Games Section. Learn language tips and grammar in the Grammar Section. Quickly find a word in the Search Section. Change user language and romanisation in the App Settings. Read about Korean food and famous places. Words and phrases have been translated by native speakers into English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese (simplified and traditional characters), Arabic, Czech, Dutch, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese Korean, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish and Vietnamese. All language is carefully translated by native speakers and NOT by computers/online translators. Created by a team of Korean native speakers, language teacher and iOS developer. If you have any feedback, please let us know what you think. There will be regular updates and improvements in the future. PLEASE NOTE: This app has subscriptions to access all content and features in the app. The 1 month/year subscriptions renew automatically. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. Manage your subscriptions in your Account settings. Auto renewal may be turned off in your Account settings. The Lifetime purchase is a one time payment. All purchases will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. http://www.luvlingua.com/privacy/Privacy_Policy_Learn_Korean_LuvLingua.html LuvLingua - Love Learning Languages https://www.luvlingua.com/learnkorean.html

About

Learn Korean

Features
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Learn Korean with excitement and immerse yourself in Korean culture! Our app is designed for everyone who wants to learn the language easily, enjoyably, and effectively. App features: 1. Dictionaries divided by levels and topics: ・Levels follow the international scale: A1, A2, B1. ・Topics are selected for convenient and fast learning, such as “Travel,” “Food,” “Culture,” and more. ・Each word includes transcription and translation. 2. Flashcard learning: ・Flashcards make memorizing words easy. ・Transcription helps with correct pronunciation. ・Translation makes learning clear and accessible. 3. Practice pronunciation in real-life situations. In Goospeak, you work on speaking skills with examples from everyday life: at the store, in a taxi, at the airport, restaurant, elevator, hospital, bank, police station, and more. Each dialogue includes useful phrases with translation and audio transcription. You speak, the app checks your pronunciation and helps you sound more confident. All topics are divided by difficulty level, and we strive to update them regularly. 4. Chats let you talk to other users, discuss topics, ask questions, and practise the language in live conversations. Exchange messages with people who also want to learn and communicate. This feature makes learning more dynamic and helps you find like-minded learners for joint practice. 5. Adapted Korean books: ・Divided by difficulty levels: A1, A2, B1. ・The books will improve reading skills and introduce you to Korean culture, traditions, and legends. Featured books: ・The Curse of Queen Min: Palace Conspiracy Mystery ・Kumiho: The Secret of the Nine-Tailed Fox ・Golden Dragon: Treasure Legend ・Ghosts of Changdeokgung Palace ・Legend of Hallasan Mountain: Crystal Cave Lake Mystery ・Mystery of Bulguksa Temple ・Legend of Seoraksan Mountain ・Mystery of Changdeokgung Palace ・Legend of Namsan Mountain ・Mystery of Jeju Island ・Mystery of Gyeongbokgung Palace And many other exciting stories! 6. Personal dictionary: ・Add learned words to your personal dictionary. ・Repeat and reinforce them for better memorization. Why choose us? ・Cultural immersion: Learn about traditions, holidays, and everyday life in Korea. ・Interactive approach: Learn new words and immediately apply them in real situations. ・Variety of materials: Dictionaries, flashcards, and books make learning rich and comprehensive. ・Suitable for all levels: From beginners to those with basic knowledge. Who is this app for? ・For anyone who loves the Korean language and culture. ・For students learning Korean. ・For travelers preparing to visit Korea. ・For anyone who wants to learn the language through engaging books. Discover Korea through language! Download the app and embark on an exciting journey through Korean culture. Make learning come alive and inspire you! For full details on usage rules, please see the Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Learn Korean4 screens
Learn Korean4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Learn Korean at weekly against Learn Korean's every 2 months. Learn Korean's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Learn Korean sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Learn Korean sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Korean ships an update every 2 months, Learn Korean weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and November 29, 2025 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Learn Korean versus Learn Korean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn KoreanLearn Korean
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB116 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperChris TonkinAleksandr Saksonov

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Learn Korean

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Package - 1 month$2.991 Month
  • Premium Package - 1 year$18.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Package - Lifetime$29.99
4 purchases

Learn Korean

Subscriptions4
  • Goospeak Plus 1 month$7.991 Month
  • Goospeak Plus 1 month$9.991 Month
  • Goospeak Plus 1 year$49.991 Year
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  • Goospeak Plus 1 year$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Learn Korean free?
Learn Korean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Korean free?
Learn Korean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Learn Korean or Learn Korean have ads?
Neither Learn Korean nor Learn Korean shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Learn Korean or Learn Korean?
Learn Korean ships an update every 2 months, and Learn Korean weekly. Most recently, Learn Korean was updated on October 5, 2026 and Learn Korean on November 29, 2025.

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