Korean Travel Phrase Card
Offline Korean phrase cards for travelers: search in Japanese, show big Korean (Hangul) text, play speech.
Overview
Korean Travel Phrase Card is a practical phrase card app for travelers visiting Korea, designed especially for Japanese speakers. Instead of memorizing Korean, you search for a phrase, open it, and show large Korean text to a local person - or play the phrase aloud, at normal speed or slowly, using the iPhone's built-in text-to-speech.
It is a phrase card app, not a language-learning app, and it does not translate text you enter. All 106 phrases across 13 travel categories are bundled inside the app, so everything works offline from the moment you land - no account, no ads, no external translation API. You can also save Korean text you prepared, such as an address or allergy note, as a My Card.
Phrases are organized by real travel situations - basics and greetings, restaurants, cafes, shopping, cosmetics and beauty, hotels, transportation, payment, photo requests, sightseeing, fan events, health and allergies, and trouble - and ordered by practical usefulness so the phrases you actually need come first.
Who It Is For
- Japanese travelers visiting Korea who cannot speak Korean
- Tourists who want a small offline phrase tool instead of a live translation app
- Visitors ordering at restaurants and cafes or shopping for cosmetics in Korea
- K-pop and fan-event travelers who need quick, situation-specific phrases
- Travelers who want to communicate about allergies or health issues clearly
Main Features
- 106 offline travel phrases across 13 categories, bundled in the app
- Search in Japanese, English, and Korean (plus katakana readings)
- Large Show mode for presenting the Korean phrase to a local person, with even larger text when you turn your iPhone sideways
- My Cards: save, reorder, and delete your own Korean text on your device
- Korean speech playback via the iOS text-to-speech system, with slow playback on devices with a Korean voice
- Katakana reading guides as approximate pronunciation aids for Japanese travelers
- Favorites for quick access to frequently used phrases
- Category lists ordered by practical usefulness rank
How to Use
- Open the app and browse a travel category, or search for a phrase in Japanese, English, or Korean.
- Open the phrase to see the Japanese source, Korean text, katakana reading, and English fallback.
- Tap Show mode to display the Korean phrase in large text and show it to a local person. Turn your iPhone sideways for even larger text.
- Play the Korean speech with text-to-speech, at normal speed or slowly, when showing the text is not enough.
- Favorite the phrases you use often so they are one tap away next time, or save your own Korean text as a My Card.
Pricing
Korean Travel Phrase Card is free on the App Store, with no ads and no in-app purchases. App Store pricing and availability can change, so check the store listing for current details.
Privacy
The app does not collect, transmit, sell, or share personal data. There is no account registration, no analytics, no advertising SDKs, no tracking, and no network translation API. Favorites and your My Cards are stored only on your device, and speech playback uses the iOS text-to-speech system without recording audio.
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FAQ
Is Korean Travel Phrase Card free?
Yes. The app is free with no ads and no in-app purchases. App Store pricing can change, so check the listing for current details.
Does it work offline?
Yes. All 106 phrases are bundled in the app, so search, Show mode, and speech playback work without an internet connection - useful when you have no data plan in Korea.
What data does the app collect?
None. There is no account, no analytics, no ads, and no tracking. Your favorite phrases and My Cards are stored only on your device.
Is this a Korean learning app?
No. It is a phrase card app for showing and playing short Korean phrases during a trip. Katakana readings are approximate travel aids, not precise pronunciation guidance.
What situations do the phrases cover?
13 categories: basics and greetings, restaurants, cafes, shopping, cosmetics and beauty, hotels, transportation, payment, photo requests, sightseeing, fan events, health and allergies, and trouble.
How does speech playback work?
The app plays Korean phrases using the iPhone's built-in text-to-speech system (AVSpeechSynthesizer), at normal speed or slowly when a Korean voice is available. No audio is recorded and no external service is used.
Can I rely on it for emergencies?
The phrases support simple travel communication. For emergencies, medical, legal, or immigration matters, confirm with local authorities or qualified professionals.