Onuii is a mobile tutoring platform that lets K‑12 students in Korea submit photos of homework questions and receive detailed answers from a pool of over 6,000 vetted university tutors, typically within ten minutes. The app also offers short free video lessons, practice problems, and up to 72 hours of follow‑up chat to ensure concepts are mastered, with subscription plans that scale by usage.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Students often lack immediate access to qualified teachers for quick question-and-answer support, especially outside school hours or when they feel uncomfortable asking peers or teachers. This leads to gaps in understanding and slower academic progress.
Solution
Onuii offers a mobile tutoring platform that connects K‑12 students with verified university‑level tutors via a smartphone app. Users can photograph a problem and submit it for a detailed answer, typically within ten minutes. The service operates 24/7, allowing learners to ask questions anytime without feeling self‑conscious. Onuii also provides short, free video lessons and curated practice problems for each subject, and supports follow‑up dialogue with tutors for up to 72 hours to ensure concepts are fully grasped. A tiered membership model lets students choose the level of usage that fits their study habits.
Target Audience
Primary users are Korean elementary, middle, and high school students who study independently, attend online courses, or supplement classroom learning and need on‑demand academic support.
Features
- Photo‑based question submission covering Korean, English, Math, Social Studies, and Science for elementary through high school levels
- Access to a pool of over 6,000 vetted tutors, with the majority from top Korean universities (SKY schools) and an average teaching experience of 2.8 years
- Rapid response time (≈10 minutes) and optional 72‑hour extended follow‑up chat for deeper clarification
- Integrated free 10‑minute video lessons and difficulty‑graded practice problems for each topic
- 24/7 availability via the app, eliminating the need for scheduled tutoring sessions
- Membership plans ranging from ₩10,000 to ₩60,000 per month, scaling with usage limits