Comparison

Kanji Drill vs Yomi Nihongo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Kanji Drill

This educational app offers three distinct drills to enhance Japanese language learning. Focus on kanji reading, vocabulary acquisition, and verb conjugation. Developed by university students, it's a practical tool for mastering Japanese fundamentals.

Highlights
  • Kanji reading practice
  • Vocabulary word drills
  • Te-form verb conjugation
  • Developed by university students
  • Japanese language learning
Features
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Nihongo Drill is from the Japanese program at Lehman College, The City University of New York. There are three drills - Kanji, Tango and Te-form drill - all designed to help students learn Japanese and improve their knowledge in kanji reading, vocabulary words and the verb conjugation, and they were developed by Lehman students.

About

Yomi Nihongo

Features
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YomiNihongo is a Japanese reading and vocabulary learning app designed for learners who already know basic Japanese reading (hiragana/katakana) and want to improve through real text immersion. The app analyzes your known vocabulary and recommends texts that match your level, making study more effective, personalized, and easier to follow. Key Features: - Text Analyzer – Analyze texts, identify known vocabulary, and view comprehension percentage. - Instant Dictionary – Look up words directly while reading. - Vocabulary Extraction – View and study vocabulary collected from your texts. - Kanji List – Track and review kanji found during study. - Notes – Create and organize study notes with rich text formatting. - Bookmarks – Save important words, sentences, and texts for later review. - AI Assistant – Get explanations for grammar, and sentence parts. - AI Chat – Practice and ask questions about Japanese. - Shadowing Training Mode – Practice listening and speaking using direct audio or video. **Privacy Policy:** https://rtmtag.com/page/yomi---privacy-policy **Terms of Use:** https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Kanji Drill3 screens
Yomi Nihongo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kanji Drill at none against Yomi Nihongo's 6. Kanji Drill also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Yomi Nihongo's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Yomi Nihongo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Kanji Drill asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kanji Drill ships an update every 7 months, Yomi Nihongo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Kanji Drill versus Yomi Nihongo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKanji DrillYomi Nihongo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB241 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASAKO TOCHIKARegis Teixeira Magnus

In-app purchases

None

Kanji Drill

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Yomi Nihongo

Subscriptions3
  • Voice Basic$7.991 Month
  • Voice Plus$14.991 Month
  • Voice Pro$29.991 Month
One-time3
  • 200 Credits$9.99
  • 500 Credits$19.99
  • 1200 Credits$39.99

Questions

Is Kanji Drill free?
Kanji Drill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Yomi Nihongo free?
Yomi Nihongo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kanji Drill or Yomi Nihongo have ads?
Neither Kanji Drill nor Yomi Nihongo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kanji Drill or Yomi Nihongo?
Kanji Drill ships an update every 7 months, and Yomi Nihongo fortnightly. Most recently, Kanji Drill was updated on October 2, 2026 and Yomi Nihongo on September 29, 2026.

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