Chingu - Learn Korean with AI
Chat Korean with K-pop Friends
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases
iPhone
Ever tried learning Korean with an app and gave up after a month? You're not alone. Flashcards are boring. Multiple choice is boring. But talking to someone you actually like? That's how you learn.
Chingu (친구 = "friend" in Korean) is the first app where you learn Korean by chatting with an AI companion who feels like a real Korean friend not a textbook, not a robot, not a quiz.
Pick your companion. Build a relationship. Learn Korean without even realizing it.
CHOOSE YOUR KOREAN FRIEND
— 8 unique characters, each with their own personality and voice
— K-Pop Star, CEO, Uni Oppa, Artist, Campus Bestie, and more
— Customize their appearance to match your vibe
— Build real relationships that grow over time
LEARN BY CHATTING
— Text naturally in Korean or English — your companion adapts to your level
— Get gentle corrections woven into the conversation, not red marks on a test
— Golden Phrases: key expressions saved automatically from every chat
— Suggestion chips help you respond in Korean even as a total beginner
VOICE CALLS
— Call your companion and practice speaking Korean out loud
— Hold to talk, then hear them respond in their unique voice
— See what you both said in text — read along as you listen
— Golden Phrases appear after each exchange so you actually remember what you learned
SMART VOCABULARY
— Every phrase your companion teaches you is saved automatically
— Review with flashcards powered by spaced repetition (scientifically proven)
— Filter words by which companion taught them
— Track your mastery progress across all conversations
BUILT FOR K-POP & K-DRAMA FANS
— Learn the Korean your favorite idols actually use
— Texting slang (ㅋㅋㅋ, ㅠㅠ, ㄱㄱ), aegyo, and real expressions textbooks skip
— Each character uses different speech styles — formal, casual, cute, cool
— Understand Korean culture naturally through conversation
RELATIONSHIP SYSTEM
— Start as New Match, grow all the way to Soulmate
— Earn XP through every text and voice call
— Your companion remembers your conversations and builds on them
— Unlock special moments as your relationship deepens
DAILY STREAKS & GOALS
— Set a daily goal (3, 5, or 10 minutes)
— Keep your streak alive to build consistency
— Track your progress with learning stats
WHY CONVERSATION WORKS
Research shows 89% knowledge retention through conversation — 3x better than textbooks and 2x better than quiz-based apps. Chingu is built on this science. No drills. No tests. Just real conversations with someone who makes you want to keep talking.
Beginner? Start in English and pick up Korean phrases naturally.
Intermediate? Mix Korean and English as your companion adjusts.
Advanced? Go full Korean and get challenged.
Your Korean friend is waiting. Say 안녕!
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SUBSCRIPTION INFO
Chingu offers a free tier with limited daily messages and one companion. Chingu Premium ($9.99/month or $59.99/year) unlocks unlimited messages, all 8 companions, voice calls, and full conversation memory. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your Apple ID settings.
Privacy Policy: www.getchingu.com/privacy
Terms of Service: www.getchingu.com/terms
Ratings & Reviews
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- Chat experience now adapts to your Korean level
- Voice calls improved with better voice quality
- New Chat button to start fresh conversations
- Bug fixes and improvements
The developer, Thi Quynh Nhu Phan, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Thi Quynh Nhu Phan
- Size
- 68 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
9+
- 9+
- Infrequent
Mature or Suggestive Themes
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Chingu+ Annual $59.99
- Chingu+ Monthly $9.99
- Chingu+ Weekly $4.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 MangoLab