Hiragana Table Keyboard Pro vs Simple Pace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hiragana Table Keyboard Pro
Type Japanese characters with a dedicated hiragana keyboard. Access a vocabulary of 4000 kanji and 300 katakana words, ideal for JLPT exam preparation. This keyboard prioritizes user privacy by not requiring full access.
- Hiragana table style keyboard
- JLPT N2-N5 vocabulary
- 4000 kanji words
- 300 katakana words
- No 'Allow Full Access' required
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You can type Japanese using the hiragana table style keyboard. It includes 4000 words in kanji and 300 words in katakana from the vocabulary list of the JLPT N2, N3, N4 and N5. This app is suitable for people who have studied the kanji for the JLPT N2 or N3 or N4 or N5. This keyboard doesn’t require “Allow Full Access”. Setting -> Keyboard -> Add HTK Pro
Simple Pace
This app helps runners calculate and plan their workout and race paces. It's designed for runners of all levels, from beginners training for a 5K to experienced athletes aiming for a marathon personal best.
- Workout pace planning
- Race pace calculation
- 5K to marathon training support
- User-friendly interface
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Whether you're training for your first 5K or chasing a marathon PR, Simple Pace helps you plan your workout and race paces.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Pace at 100% against Hiragana Table Keyboard Pro's 0%. Simple Pace also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Hiragana Table Keyboard Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Hiragana Table Keyboard Pro costs $0.99 and Simple Pace $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hiragana Table Keyboard Pro ships an update monthly, Simple Pace every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Hiragana Table Keyboard Pro | Simple Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuichi HARA | Kevin Marsden |
Customer experience
Hiragana Table Keyboard Pro
Simple Pace
In-app purchases
Hiragana Table Keyboard Pro
No in-app purchases
Simple Pace
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Hiragana Table Keyboard Pro free?
Is Simple Pace free?
Do Hiragana Table Keyboard Pro or Simple Pace have ads?
Which is updated more often, Hiragana Table Keyboard Pro or Simple Pace?
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