Kanji Drill vs Yomi Nihongo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Kanji reading practice
- Vocabulary word drills
- Te-form verb conjugation
- Developed by university students
- Japanese language learning
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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.
Yomi Nihongo
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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/
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Verdict
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.
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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.
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.
| Parameter | Kanji Drill | Yomi Nihongo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 241 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ASAKO TOCHIKA | Regis Teixeira Magnus |
In-app purchases
Kanji Drill
No in-app purchases
Yomi Nihongo
- Voice Basic$7.991 Month
- Voice Plus$14.991 Month
- Voice Pro$29.991 Month
- 200 Credits$9.99
- 500 Credits$19.99
- 1200 Credits$39.99









