Comparison

Kana Bimoji vs Ringotan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Kana Bimoji

Master Japanese handwriting with this app. Practice hiragana and katakana characters to improve your penmanship and gain confidence in writing. Track your progress and aim for a "bimoji" score.

Highlights
  • Handwriting training for Japanese characters
  • Practice hiragana and katakana
  • Progress tracking through repetition
  • Handwriting scoring system
  • Examples for copying
Features
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'Kana Bimoji" is an application to train users how to improve their handwriting in Japanese. Writing in Japanese is becoming more and more rare in our day-to-day life, but sometimes you might have to write something by hand. If you use this app everyday, you will be able to get comfortable and confident in your handwritten Japanese. With Kana Bimoji, you can practice anywhere you like -- even if you only have a little time. ◆Characters There are 46 hiragana and 46 katakana, and you see these every day in Japan. The kana were created from Japanese characters, so understanding these basic rules will help you understand Kanji. ◆Functions ・Rates how you write ・Examples to copy ・You can track your progress through repetition! ・A score of 85 or up is considered "bimoji" (nice handwriting). ・Scores are presented in tables. Improve your handwriting with Kana Bimoji!

About

Ringotan

Master Japanese Kanji by practicing writing. This app uses advanced input detection and spaced repetition to help you learn quickly and effectively. Focuses on the physical act of writing characters, not just recognition.

Highlights
  • Learn Kanji by writing
  • Advanced input detection
  • Spaced repetition system (SRS)
  • Focus on writing, not just reading
  • Frequent updates with new features
Features
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Learn Kanji by actually writing it! Ringotan is the first app built from the ground up to teach you how to WRITE Japanese Kanji, not just read them. By combining advanced input detection with industry-standard SRS (spaced repetition) algorithms, Ringotan ensures you learn as fully and quickly as possible. ----------------- Ringotan is free for a limited time. We update frequently, so be sure to check back for new features!

Screenshots

Kana Bimoji4 screens
Ringotan2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ringotan at 98% against Kana Bimoji's 20%. Ringotan also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ringotan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ringotan has 567 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Kana Bimoji's written reviews are positive against 98% of Ringotan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kana Bimoji ships an update every 5 weeks, Ringotan every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Kana Bimoji versus Ringotan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKana BimojiRingotan
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings)4.9 (567 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews97.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7567 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB206 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGloding Inc.Daniel Pflughoeft

Customer experience

Kana Bimoji

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

Ringotan

All ratings567 ratings
Positive98.9%
Neutral0.4%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.2%

Bugs and requests

Kana Bimoji

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ringotan

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional issues with stroke order recognition
  • Some kanji pronunciations not accurately represented

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Allow users to create and save custom kanji lists
  • Provide more detailed keyword hints before writing
  • Implement device sync to continue progress across platforms
  • Add notification system to remind users of upcoming reviews

In-app purchases

None

Kana Bimoji

No in-app purchases

None

Ringotan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kana Bimoji free?
Kana Bimoji is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ringotan free?
Ringotan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kana Bimoji or Ringotan?
Ringotan is rated higher. Kana Bimoji averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Ringotan averages 4.9 from 567 ratings.
Do Kana Bimoji or Ringotan have ads?
Neither Kana Bimoji nor Ringotan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kana Bimoji or Ringotan?
Kana Bimoji ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ringotan every 3 days. Most recently, Kana Bimoji was updated on August 18, 2026 and Ringotan on September 16, 2026.

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