# Learn Korean, Hangul: HeyKorea

> Learn Korean with Hangeul, conversation, and TOPIK 0–4 vocabulary

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.eup.heykorea](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.eup.heykorea)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.eup.heykorea`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Language Skills Studio
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 3,507,821
- **Rating:** 4.79 / 5 (29,407 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.6.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-30
- **First published:** 2021-12-12
- **Publisher country:** VN
- **Size:** 79 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eup.heykorea)
- **Website:** [https://heykorea.org](https://heykorea.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://eupgroup.net/apps/heykorea/terms-privacy.html](https://eupgroup.net/apps/heykorea/terms-privacy.html)

## Description

**HeyKorea** is a structured Korean learning app for beginners and intermediate learners. Start with Hangul and build practical skills in reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary, and grammar through short, visual lessons designed for 15 minutes of daily practice.

Learn 1,000+ Korean vocabulary and grammar items, practice real-world conversations with HeySpeak AI, receive pronunciation feedback, and role-play situations related to travel, work, and daily life. The app also includes TOPIK-style practice tests with detailed explanations, learning paths through TOPIK levels 1–4, personalized tasks, and collectible badges to keep you motivated.

## Rankings

- #31,174 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_INTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.eup.heykorea.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Users praise HeyKorea for being beginner-friendly, with Hangul reading support and engaging visuals that aid vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing. However, recurring problems undermine the experience: unreliable microphone and speech features, disruptive ads, frequent bugs/crashes (including login issues), and monetization through paywalls after initial lessons. These recurring issues are the most mentioned drawbacks across reviews.

### Pros

- Beginner-friendly and easy to use with a clear step-by-step learning path
- Includes Hangul reading practice with alphabets, aiding pronunciation of Korean script
- Motivating and engaging visuals, badges, and a generally fun learning vibe
- Good coverage of vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing, with listening and speaking features
- Positive overall reception from many users and a sense of steady progress

### Cons

- Voice input/microphone often not working or not being recognized by the app
- Ads disrupt the user experience and can cover UI elements like the continue button
- Frequent bugs and crashes affect login/profile access and lesson progression
- Monetization/paywalls limit access after initial lessons, requiring payment for more content
- Occasional issues with voice recognition accuracy and speaking scores impacting progress

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.eup.heykorea)