Best App for Learning Korean Language in 2023

Learning Korean isn’t easy—there’s Hangul, sentence structure, and grammar. On app stores, there are hundreds of Korean language learning programs. Which is the best app for learning Korean language? Based on my experience with these apps, it’s time to rate them and find out which of the most well-known apps come up on top!

These apps will be rated out of five based on their interface (how user-friendly it is), the content (if it gives Hangul romanization, whether it explains the grammar behind certain words, etc.), and how much content you can get without having to pay.

• The interface gets a 5 out of 5.
• It has a solid amount of good content, so it gets a 3.5 out of 5.
• Duolingo gets a 5 out of 5 for its free content.
• Average score: 4.6 out of 5.

Duolingo is the classic app for learning any language. Accessing lessons is simple, but if you want to return to a specific lesson, you must re. It’s easy, accessible, and clean. 

This app is convenient if you already know Hangul. You can test out the beginning Hangul section quickly. The lessons teach you new vocabulary, but it can sometimes seem sporadic. In the third lesson of the first chapter, it randomly goes to brand names. Topic markets and sentence structures must be thoroughly explained, and you must figure it out yourself.

The app doesn’t have a price wall blocking you from any content. The premium version gets rid of ads and lets you learn offline. Though, you can still learn without having to pay for anything. 

• The interface gets 4.5 out of 5.
• The quality of available content in the free version, Eggbun gets 5 out of 5.
• For free content, Eggbun gets a 2.5 out of 5.
• Average score: 4 out of 5

Eggbun and their mascot Lanny have your back in language learning! The app's interface is very clean and cute. You can easily access any lessons as long as you have unlocked them. Eggbun takes a different approach with its teaching method. It's placed in the form of text message chats. 

This is quite friendly and entertaining, but if you just want to get to the next point, you can't speed it up without it freaking out for a bit. Quizzing out on levels can be frustrating. If you want to skip ahead because you have Hangul down, you can't because you will have to know a bunch of vocabulary. 

Besides the basic lessons, there are also cultural notes. They explain idioms, slang, and Korean holidays!

All of the notes are free, but the downside is that you can only access a portion of the Hangul chapter for free. A monthly subscription is $9.99, but if you're committed, it's worth it for all the material. Learn more about EGGBUN here!

• Overall, its interface gets a 3.5 out of 5.
• For content, it gets a 3.5 out of 5.
• A solid 2.5 out of 5 for the available content.
• Average score: 3 out of 5

Get ready to memorize with Memrise! With this app, you can either start at a beginning or advanced level. The interface is confusing; you must click on the top bar to access the lesson you're on. It's clunky on the design when it comes to the lesson. A little confusing but far from being terrible.

The content accessible for this app is pretty good. There are flashcards, videos, and voice lessons. The videos, which include native speakers, are a huge help. However, the first available lesson only has romanization regarding the Hangul. 

This is okay, but you want to depend on something other than romanization. Learning Hangul makes it easier later, and after lessons, do include Hangul. For a beginner, the transition might be confusing. 

As with most apps, you must pay to access most of their content. Annually, it would be $29.99 or $8.99 monthly. The free version has a limited amount of material to work with, though this app would definitely help out with hearing Korean.

• The interface gets the job done so it gets a 4 out of 5.
• For content, it definitely gets a 5 out of 5.
• For overall free content, it gets a 4 out of 5.
• Average score: 4.3 out of 5

This user interface is straightforward, and lessons are labeled. The grammar explanation and charts aren’t messy. If you want to, you can skip over the Hangul section if you already grasp it. LINGODEER takes a bit of exploring to find out where the extras are. 

If you need a refresher on writing, this app also shows how to write the characters. Videos with stories are also included. The speech part can get tedious. They explain the grammar thoroughly, though you might have to read it several times. They also have a story mode where you can learn conversations with little stories. 

The plus/premium version includes different materials like dark mode and voices. The regular version is good enough to get you through the basics of beginning Korean.

Overall, I recommend using DUOLINGO. But personally, I love the content more on EGGBUN.