Korean-language reading subscriptions. Most of the catalog is in Korean, and sign-up usually needs a Korean account.
Korean service of a Nordic-based audiobook subscription
Price checked 2026-10-20, source: storytel.com/kr/ko. Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.
Pros
- Subscription focused on audiobooks
- Family plan available
- Free cancellation any time during the trial
Cons
- Relatively small catalog at over 50,000 titles in Korean and English combined
- Monthly price is on the high side
- App Store billing prices differ from official web prices
These are opinions compiled by Pickx from public sources.
Partner discounts
Not confirmed
Good for
- People who focus only on listening to audiobooks
- People who also want to listen to English audiobooks
At a glance
Storytel is an audiobook subscription run by a Swedish company. The Korean official page shows Unlimited at ₩13,800 per month and Family from ₩21,500 per month.
Plan comparison
| Plan | Monthly price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | ₩13,800 | 1 account |
| Family | From ₩21,500 | Based on 2 accounts, the price for 3 is not shown |
The annual ₩148,000 is the App Store in-app product (Storytel Unlimited 1Y, Korea) listing, so it may not be the official web price. The same App Store page also has monthly products at ₩14,500 and ₩16,800, which are listed higher than the web.
Main content
Centered on audiobooks, over 50,000 titles in Korean and English combined. The worldwide catalog is over 1,800,000 titles, but that is not the number available in Korea.
Pros and cons
- Pros: Clean, listening-only experience / Family plan offered
- Cons: Limited Korean catalog / High price
Recommended for
- People who mainly use audiobooks
- People who also want English audiobooks for learning English
Verification status
- Officially confirmed: two monthly prices, catalog size, free trial notice (days not shown)
- Needs verification: annual price (only the App Store listing confirmed), offline storage, simultaneous devices
Sources
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Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,329.49 (2026-10-19). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.
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