# Kanji Study vs Wingfox

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kanji Study at 67% against Wingfox's 19%. Kanji Study also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). Wingfox's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kanji Study sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Wingfox sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kanji Study holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kanji Study has 7.3K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Kanji Study's written reviews are positive against 19% of Wingfox's.

Kanji Study ships an update every 2 days, Wingfox every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kanji Study | Wingfox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-study-learn-japanese/id1078107994/reviews)** | [2.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wingfox/id1533048044/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **67.5% of reviews** | 18.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 140 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luli Languages LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/972910241) | [啟雄 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1405526408) |

## What reviewers say

### Kanji Study

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-study-learn-japanese/id1078107994)

Master Japanese kanji through vocabulary words, not rote memorization. Features writing practice with stroke detection, spaced repetition reviews, and full JLPT level coverage. Learn kanji naturally, one word at a time, with audio pronunciation. Works offline and is ideal for JLPT test prep.

**Highlights:** Vocabulary-first kanji learning, Writing lessons with stroke detection, Spaced repetition reviews, Full JLPT N5-N1 coverage, Audio pronunciation for words, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Level 2 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Level 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Level 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Level 5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| All Levels | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for learning kanji
- 👍 Effective review system
- 💡 Organized by JLPT levels
- 👍 Affordable one-time purchase
- 👍 Helps with writing practice and muscle memory

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sensitive kanji recognition, sometimes doesn't accept correct strokes
- 🐛 Review sessions can get very long and tedious
- 🐛 Inconsistent kanji definitions and translations
- 🐛 Lack of syncing progress across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Certain kanji not recognized correctly
- App crashing or freezing, especially during long review sessions
- Progress not syncing across devices

**Requested features**

- Option to customize review sessions (select specific kanji, JLPT levels, etc.)
- Add both on and kun readings for kanji
- Implement sentence practice and vocabulary exercises
- Add support for more languages (e.g. Russian)


### Wingfox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wingfox/id1533048044)

This app offers a wide range of creative courses in subjects like CG, VFX, game art, and photography. It caters to both beginners and experienced artists looking to enhance their skills and artistic cultivation. Learn from high-quality tutorial resources and discover the creation process of professional artwork.

**Highlights:** 10 creative subject areas, CG | VFX courses, Game Art tutorials, C4D and graphic design, Concept and environment design, Animation and film production, Industry design and photography

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BUY9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| BUY19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| BUY29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| BUY39.99 | $39.99 | one-time |
| BUY49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| BUY59.99 | $59.99 | one-time |
| BUY69.99 | $69.99 | one-time |
| BUY79.99 | $79.99 | one-time |
| BUY99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |
| BUY129.99 | $129.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kanji Study free?

Kanji Study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wingfox free?

Wingfox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kanji Study or Wingfox?

Kanji Study is rated higher. Kanji Study averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Wingfox averages 2.3 from 10 ratings.

### Do Kanji Study or Wingfox have ads?

Neither Kanji Study nor Wingfox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kanji Study or Wingfox?

Kanji Study ships an update every 2 days, and Wingfox every 6 weeks. Most recently, Kanji Study was updated on November 3, 2026 and Wingfox on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*