# Kanji Study vs FocusArc

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusArc at none against Kanji Study's 8. FocusArc also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Kanji Study's advantage is ratings volume (7.3K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kanji Study sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. FocusArc asks for nothing beyond the download.

FocusArc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kanji Study has 7.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kanji Study | FocusArc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-study-learn-japanese/id1078107994/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusarc/id6755073976/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 140 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.5** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luli Languages LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/972910241) | [NextPart LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851728592) |

## What reviewers say

### Kanji Study

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

Learn Japanese kanji through vocabulary words, not rote memorization. Features writing lessons with stroke detection, spaced repetition reviews, and full JLPT level coverage. Works offline and includes audio pronunciation for over 5,000 words.

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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo 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)


### FocusArc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusarc/id6755073976)

Enhance your deep work and study sessions with this productivity tool. It offers customizable timers for focus and rest, session tracking, and home screen widgets to keep you on task without distractions.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus and rest intervals, Session tracking, Personalized user profiles, Home screen widgets, Distraction-free environment

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kanji Study free?

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

### Is FocusArc free?

FocusArc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

FocusArc is rated higher. Kanji Study averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while FocusArc averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Kanji Study or FocusArc have ads?

Neither Kanji Study nor FocusArc shows ads.

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