Kanji Study vs eLib EPPO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kanji Study
This app teaches Japanese kanji by focusing on vocabulary words. It offers writing practice with stroke detection and spaced repetition reviews for effective memorization. Learn kanji readings naturally through over 5,000 JLPT-aligned words.
- Vocabulary-first kanji learning
- Writing lessons with stroke detection
- Spaced repetition reviews
- Full JLPT N5-N1 coverage
- Audio pronunciation
- Offline functionality
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Most kanji apps show you a character and its readings and expect you to memorize them cold. Kanji Study takes a different approach: you learn kanji through the vocabulary words they appear in. By studying real JLPT words, over 5,000 of them across N5 to N1, you absorb kanji readings naturally, one word at a time, the way they actually appear in Japanese. What makes it different: Vocabulary-first learning: master readings through words, not rote memorization Writing lessons with stroke detection: learn correct stroke order and get instant feedback Spaced repetition reviews: English → Japanese and Japanese → English, including writing quizzes Full JLPT coverage: structured levels from N5 through N1 Audio pronunciation: hear every word read aloud Works offline: no internet connection required Ideal for JLPT test prep, Japanese language students, or anyone preparing to live or work in Japan.
eLib EPPO
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eLib EPPO แอปพลิเคชั่นสำหรับให้ประชาชนทั่วไปได้อ่านหนังสือ วารสาร และวีดีโอต่างๆจากสำนักงานนโยบายและแผนพลังงาน กระทรวงพลังงาน
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: eLib EPPO at none against Kanji Study's 8. eLib EPPO also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). Kanji Study's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. Kanji Study sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. eLib EPPO asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kanji Study ships an update every 2 days, eLib EPPO every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kanji Study | eLib EPPO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Luli Languages LLC | Prachaya martsongkarm |
Bugs and requests
Kanji Study
Reported bugs
3 issues- Certain kanji not recognized correctly
- App crashing or freezing, especially during long review sessions
- Progress not syncing across devices
Requested features
4 requests- 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)
eLib EPPO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Kanji Study
- Level 1$9.99
- Level 2$12.99
- Level 3$14.99
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- Level 4$14.99
- Level 5$14.99
- All Levels3 variants$29.99
eLib EPPO
No in-app purchases
