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difficulty adjustment (Syllable Merge)
Description
From K-Pop lyrics to subway signs — read Korean fast. Hangul takes you from the alphabet to real conversations with a focused 21-day plan, K-Drama phrases, and the only camera scan that turns every sign into a lesson.
Whether you dream of understanding BTS lyrics without a translator, watching K-Drama without subtitles, traveling in Seoul, or passing the TOPIK exam, Hangul guides you from zero to fluent — at your own pace.
WRITE KOREAN BY HAND
- Practice writing each letter with stroke recognition
- Stroke order animations show the correct way to write
- Real-time feedback on your handwriting accuracy
- The only Korean app with true handwriting practice
SCAN & LEARN (Camera OCR)
- Point your camera at any Korean text — signs, menus, books
- Instantly see readings, meanings, and example sentences
- Build vocabulary from the real world around you
- Perfect for travelers and immersion learners
LEARN THE KOREAN ALPHABET
- All 40 Hangul letters with visual mnemonics
- Interactive syllable builder — see letters snap into blocks
- See the speech-organ origin of each letter (Sejong's design)
- "Hangul Speed Test" — read Korean in 1 day
K-POP & K-DRAMA TRACK
- 32 high-frequency phrases learners hear in songs and dramas
- Categorised: song phrases, drama emotions, honorifics, fan chants
- Each phrase anchored to a real song line or drama scene
BUILD YOUR VOCABULARY
- 9,000+ words across 26 categories
- TOPIK Level 1-6 vocabulary coverage
- Every word includes formal/casual forms, example sentences
- Translations in 14 languages
PRACTICE REAL CONVERSATIONS
- 30+ real-life dialogue scenarios
- 50+ grammar patterns with examples
- Korean cultural context notes
- Full dialogue playback with line-by-line audio
MASTER PRONUNCIATION
- Speech recognition pronunciation practice
- Dictation practice — listen and type what you hear
- Sound Pairs — drill the contrasts native ears notice (ㅓ vs ㅗ, ㅂ/ㅍ/ㅃ)
- 8 essential pronunciation rules explained
- Adjustable TTS speed
READ AT NATIVES' SPEED
- Reading Fluency drill with countdown — train recognition speed
- 4 difficulty tiers from 8s/letter down to 1s
- The drill that closes the gap between "I know letters" and "I can read signs"
HANJA (Chinese Characters)
- 1,000+ Hanja characters with meanings and examples
- Essential for TOPIK II and advanced reading
- Quiz mode with multiple choice and reading practice
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
- 5 quiz types + TOPIK I & II mock tests
- Reading comprehension passages
- Spaced repetition flashcards (SM-2 algorithm)
- XP & level system to track your growth
SMART LEARNING
- Personalized recommendations based on your goals
- Weekly progress charts and accuracy tracking
- Daily quests and streak rewards
- Achievement badges with bronze/silver/gold tiers
- iCloud sync — your progress is safe across devices
FREE TO START
- Korean alphabet, syllables, pronunciation rules — all free
- 9 vocabulary categories free
- Premium unlocks everything, unlimited quizzes, removes ads
Download Hangul and start writing Korean today!
[Subscription]
• Payment is charged to your Apple ID account upon purchase confirmation
• Premium:
- All 2,700+ words (22 categories, vs 8 free categories)
- All 30 conversation scenarios (vs 3 free)
- TOPIK I mock test
- Unlimited quizzes (vs 3/day free)
- Ad-free experience
• Monthly (subscription): 1 month unlimited premium
• Yearly (subscription): 1 year unlimited premium
• Lifetime (one-time): all time unlimited premium
Privacy Policy: https://cksw.pe.kr/Hangul/privacy.html
Terms of Service: Apple Standard EULA (https://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula)
[TTS License]
- Supertone Inc. — MIT License/ github.com/supertone-inc/supertonic
- supertonic-3 voice model
- On-device Korean speech synthesis pipeline by Supertone.
- ONNX Runtime: Cross-platform inference engine that executes the speech model on-device, Microsoft — MIT License
In-App Purchases US pricing
Premium Subscription
Monthly Premium · Monthly 3-day free trial$1.99
Yearly Premium · Yearly$19.99
One-Time Purchases
Lifetime Premium$59.99
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Version history 20 versions
Build 887688495v1.15.02026-07-02 01:30:31
- update content: Travel
Build 887736860v1.15.12026-07-02 18:48:19
difficulty adjustment (Syllable Merge)
Build 887396234v1.14.12026-06-24 20:12:43
- bug fix of mini game: Syllable Match
Build 887320086v1.14.02026-06-23 16:18:27
- add hangul mini game(puzzle): Practice -> Syllable Match
Build 886926218v1.13.02026-06-14 23:25:45
- update content of K-Pop
- update for karaoke mode: Practice - Read My Text
Build 885124492v1.12.02026-05-23 17:10:19
- new TTS engine: Supertonic
- UX update
- UI bug fixes
Build 884983344v1.11.02026-04-27 17:02:24
NEW: Full Localization in 12 Languages
- The entire app — every menu, lesson, hint, and grammar tip — is now fully translated into all 12 supported languages
- Spanish, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Brazilian Portuguese, Slovak, Thai, Vietnamese, and Simplified Chinese
- Pronunciation guidance and grammar notes now read naturally in your language
- Korean examples (한글) preserved throughout for authentic learning
IMPROVED: Jamo Stroke Geometry
- Refined stroke positions for cleaner handwriting feedback
- Better alignment with the actual font glyph used in the app
Thank you for learning Korean with us!
Build 884915446v1.10.02026-04-25 16:49:24
NEW: 21-Day Hangul Course
- A structured day-by-day path from your first letter to reading short sentences
- Each day takes 5–10 minutes with a clear goal and focused activities
NEW: Graded Reading
- Real Korean content matched to your level — signs, menus, K-Pop lines, news headlines
- Four difficulty levels that grow with the letters you've learned
- Tap any item to hear pronunciation, see meaning, and confirm "you just read Korean!"
NEW: Pronunciation Tips for Your Language
- Targeted advice for English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Indonesian, and Vietnamese speakers
- Covers the specific sounds your native language doesn't have (ㅓ vs ㅗ, tense consonants, batchim)
- Minimal-pair practice so the difference clicks quickly
NEW: Your Weak Spots
- Auto-detects which letters you keep mixing up
- One-tap focused drill on your weakest jamo
NEW: "Can You Read This?" daily card
- A real Korean word lands on your Home screen every day
- Reveals meaning, pronunciation, and highlights the letters you already know
IMPROVED: Stroke Order
- Animations now use the actual font glyph, not abstract lines
- Corrected stroke order and shape for ㅎ, ㄹ, ㅓ, ㅕ, ㅘ, ㅙ, ㅞ, and 5 more letters
- Aligned with the National Institute of Korean Language standard
IMPROVED: Pronunciation Audio
- 124 new natural-sounding bundled audio clips for course vocabulary, reading material, and pronunciation drills
Build 884811599v1.9.12026-04-22 21:23:30
- Bug Fix
- Feedback feature is added
Build 884762926v1.9.02026-04-21 18:19:25
Usability improvements and UI bug fixes
Build 884680191v1.8.02026-04-19 16:01:12
NEW: Live Camera OCR in Korean Reader
- Point your camera at Korean text to see translations in real time
- No photo capture required — recognition happens as you move the camera
- Perfect for menus, signs, product labels, and K-drama subtitles
- Improve usability
Build 884635896v1.7.02026-04-17 16:54:34
NEW: Practice Tools Section
- All 4 practice tools — Shadowing, Pronunciation, Dictation, Listening Quiz — accessible directly from Home
- Previously rotated one per day; now always visible for faster discovery
IMPROVED: Pronunciation Drill
- Auto-plays the syllable when you move to the next one
- Compare your voice against the reference recording side by side
- Auto-scores when speech recognition ends — no extra tap
- 1,260 bundled audio clips — works instantly, even offline
IMPROVED: Learning Progress Tracking
- Study session start/complete events now fire at real learning activity, not home visits
- Flashcard Review sessions are now tracked
- Each Hangul Challenge step completion counts toward progress
IMPROVED: Stability
- Resolved all Swift 6 strict concurrency warnings
- Fixed crash caused by audio session conflict during reading drill
- Fixed My Voice recording/playback Error -50
- Fixed Speech Recognition main actor isolation issue
IMPROVED: UI Polish
- Drill card layout more compact
- Tighter spacing around buttons and waveform
Build 884408922v1.5.02026-04-12 00:41:37
Usability improvements
Build 884429184v1.6.02026-04-12 22:33:25
update sentence/listening/speaking contents
Build 884374279v1.4.02026-04-10 22:47:01
NEW: How Hangul Works — Interactive Guide
- Learn how Korean syllables are built from initial, vowel, and final consonants
- See animated block diagrams for all 4 syllable layouts
- Tap to hear every syllable and word pronounced
- 3 hands-on challenges: build syllables by picking the right components
NEW: Cheonjiin Keyboard Practice
- Try Korea's most popular mobile keyboard — based on Heaven, Earth & Human
- Learn how just 3 vowel keys create all 21 Korean vowels
- Type real Korean words with the on-screen Cheonjiin keyboard
- 5 typing challenges with instant feedback
NEW: XP & Level System
- Earn XP from studying, quizzes, flashcards, and streaks
- 10 levels from Seed to Master — track your growth
- Level and XP bar displayed on the home screen
NEW: Quick Start Guide for Beginners
- 3-step guided path: Letters → Words → Quiz
- Shown automatically for first-time users
NEW: Weekly Progress Chart
- See your daily activity, word count, accuracy, and study time at a glance
IMPROVED: Premium Preview
- Preview first 5 words in locked categories before subscribing
- Rewarded ad unlock available for temporary access
EXPANDED: 1,000+ Hanja Characters
- Grades 8 through 4 with meanings and vocabulary examples
NEW: Korean Interface
- Full Korean UI localization (1,600+ strings)
IMPROVED: App Store Description
- Highlights handwriting recognition and camera OCR as key features
Build 884190686v1.3.02026-04-06 16:02:14
New Learning Modes
- Korean Typing Game — type Korean words against the clock
- Batchim Drill — pronunciation rules quiz with explanations
- Hanja Quiz — learn Korean words through Chinese character origins
- Speed Challenge — 60-second timed quiz mode
- Cumulative Review — quiz across all learned categories
Flashcard & Review
- Flashcard Deck Builder — batch create cards by category
- Selective Review — filter and pick individual cards
- Sentence-level Flashcards — study with full sentences
- Knowledge Cards — collect grammar and pronunciation rules
Content
- TOPIK II support with expanded word data (8,000+ words)
- K-Pop & K-Drama entertainment category (40 words)
- Fan Culture dialogues (concert, drama, fan sign)
- Grammar topics enriched with nuance, common mistakes, and comparisons
- Korean-Only Mode — meanings shown as Korean example sentences
- New translations: Mongolian, Uzbek, Tagalog
Practice & Tools
- Korean Reader — camera OCR for real-world Korean text
- Male/Female voice labeling with grouped voice picker
- Auto-retry incorrect quiz questions before results
- Share button on quiz results
Widgets & Notifications
- Lock screen widgets (rectangular, circular, inline) with daily word
- Daily sentence widget for ambient learning
- Micro-learning notifications (3x daily)
Quality of Life
- Word search and bookmarks/favorites
- Pronunciation issue reporting via long-press
- User feedback form
- App language setting
- Appearance mode (System/Light/Dark)
- Rewarded ads to unlock premium categories
- Improved accessibility (Dynamic Type, VoiceOver)
- Offline indicator on paywall
- Branded launch screen
Build 884126929v1.2.02026-04-04 17:20:40
LEARNING PATHS
• Three curated paths: Travel Korean, K-Pop Korean, and TOPIK Prep
• Personalized recommendations based on your learning goals
WORD OF THE DAY
• A new Korean word every day on your home screen and widget
• Listen to pronunciation with one tap
MORE CONTENT
• 2,700+ words (up from 975) across 22 categories
• Spanish and Indonesian translations now at 100% coverage
BETTER QUIZZES
• Watch an ad for a hint when you're stuck
• Bonus round: watch an ad for 3 extra practice words
• TOPIK mock test now available for Premium users
DAILY QUESTS & ACHIEVEMENTS
• 4 daily quests with challenge objectives
• 20 achievement badges with Bronze/Silver/Gold tiers
• Daily quest completion streaks
CONVERSATIONS
• Watch an ad to preview any premium conversation for 24 hours
• Multiple conversations can be unlocked simultaneously
IMPROVEMENTS
• Streamlined 2-step onboarding (was 3 steps)
• Shorter first study session for new users (2 words instead of 10)
• Faster home screen loading
• Native ads blend naturally into word lists
• VoiceOver accessibility improvements
• Bug fixes and performance optimizations
Build 884098270v1.1.02026-04-03 18:05:07
• 1,770+ words (nearly doubled from 942)
• 30 grammar topics (up from 7) — covering all TOPIK I essentials
• 50 real-life dialogues (up from 30)
• 15 reading passages with comprehension quizzes
• Korean idioms, Sino-Korean vocabulary, and four-character expressions
• TOPIK-style audio comprehension questions
• Listen to Korean sentences and answer questions
• Transcript revealed after answering
Build 884062472v1.0.12026-04-02 20:22:04
fix UI error
Build 883396227v1.0.02026-03-30 12:17:09
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Change log 24 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
difficulty adjustment (Syllable Merge)
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description updated
From K-Pop lyrics to subway signs — read Korean fast. Hangul takes you from the alphabet to real conversations with a focused 21-day plan, K-Drama phrases, and
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subtitle updated
Korean made easy: K-Pop ready
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name updated
Hangul -Learn Korean(한글 배우기)
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Version 1.15.1 released
difficulty adjustment (Syllable Merge)
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Version 1.15.0 released
- update content: Travel
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Version 1.14.1 released
- bug fix of mini game: Syllable Match
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Version 1.14.0 released
- add hangul mini game(puzzle): Practice -> Syllable Match
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Version 1.13.0 released
- update content of K-Pop
- update for karaoke mode: Practice - Read My Text
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Version 1.12.0 released
- new TTS engine: Supertonic
- UX update
- UI bug fixes
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Version 1.11.0 released
NEW: Full Localization in 12 Languages
- The entire app — every menu, lesson, hint, and grammar tip — is now fully translated into all 12 supported languages
- Spanish, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Brazilian Portugue
◆
Version 1.10.0 released
NEW: 21-Day Hangul Course
- A structured day-by-day path from your first letter to reading short sentences
- Each day takes 5–10 minutes with a clear goal and focused activities
NEW: Graded Reading
- Real Korean content matched to your lev
◆
Version 1.9.1 released
- Bug Fix
- Feedback feature is added
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Version 1.9.0 released
Usability improvements and UI bug fixes
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Version 1.8.0 released
NEW: Live Camera OCR in Korean Reader
- Point your camera at Korean text to see translations in real time
- No photo capture required — recognition happens as you move the camera
- Perfect for menus, signs, product labels, and K-drama subti
◆
Version 1.7.0 released
NEW: Practice Tools Section
- All 4 practice tools — Shadowing, Pronunciation, Dictation, Listening Quiz — accessible directly from Home
- Previously rotated one per day; now always visible for faster discovery
IMPROVED: Pronunciation Dril
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Version 1.6.0 released
update sentence/listening/speaking contents
◆
Version 1.5.0 released
Usability improvements
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Version 1.4.0 released
NEW: How Hangul Works — Interactive Guide
- Learn how Korean syllables are built from initial, vowel, and final consonants
- See animated block diagrams for all 4 syllable layouts
- Tap to hear every syllable and word pronounced
- 3 hands-o
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Version 1.3.0 released
New Learning Modes
- Korean Typing Game — type Korean words against the clock
- Batchim Drill — pronunciation rules quiz with explanations
- Hanja Quiz — learn Korean words through Chinese character origins
- Speed Challenge — 60-s
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Version 1.2.0 released
LEARNING PATHS
• Three curated paths: Travel Korean, K-Pop Korean, and TOPIK Prep
• Personalized recommendations based on your learning goals
WORD OF THE DAY
• A new Korean word every day on your home screen and widget
• Listen
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Version 1.1.0 released
• 1,770+ words (nearly doubled from 942)
• 30 grammar topics (up from 7) — covering all TOPIK I essentials
• 50 real-life dialogues (up from 30)
• 15 reading passages with comprehension quizzes
• Korean idioms, Sino-Korean vocabul
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Version 1.0.1 released
fix UI error
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Version 1.0.0 released