# italki vs Japanese Crossword

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Japanese Crossword at none against italki's 4. Japanese Crossword also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). italki's advantage is ratings volume (9.9K vs 2). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. italki sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Japanese Crossword asks for nothing beyond the download.

Japanese Crossword holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: italki has 9.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | italki | Japanese Crossword |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/italki-language-learning/id1140000003/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-crossword/id1280684753/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 307 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [italki HK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/569299241) | [Le Thi Quynh Ny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1321764676) |

## What reviewers say

### italki

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/italki-language-learning/id1140000003)

Connect with qualified native teachers for personalized language lessons. Learn Spanish, English, French, and over 150 other languages at your own pace and schedule. Practice conversation, master grammar, and immerse yourself in new cultures.

**Highlights:** Private tutoring with native teachers, Learn over 150 languages, Customizable lesson plans, Flexible class scheduling, Pay-as-you-go pricing, Video call tutoring

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| italki Plus - 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly Plan with Trial | $5.99 | per month |
| italki Plus - 1 Year | $59.99 | per year |
| Plus Yearly Plan with Trial | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great platform to connect with native speakers
- 🚀 Flexible scheduling and easy to use
- 💰 Affordable lessons
- 🎓 Helpful for improving language skills
- 🤝 Positive learning experience with great teachers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with glitches and connectivity issues
- 💳 Concerns about pricing changes and fees
- 🕰️ Unreliable teachers who cancel or don't show up
- 🤖 Poor customer service and lack of support
- 📆 Difficulty with scheduling and calendar integration

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inaccurate teacher availability information
- Issues with login and account management
- Problems with video/audio quality during lessons
- Syncing and integration problems with other platforms

**Requested features**

- Improved calendar and scheduling functionality
- Better notification system for lessons
- Ability to search for and connect with language partners
- More transparency around teacher availability and cancellations
- Streamlined payment and refund process


### Japanese Crossword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-crossword/id1280684753)

Engage your brain with a themed crossword puzzle game designed to enhance your Japanese vocabulary. Solve hundreds of puzzles, with new ones added monthly, and utilize hints to overcome challenging words.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of themed crossword puzzles, Monthly crossword updates, Kanji-based word guessing, Vocabulary improvement, In-game hints

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is italki free?

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

### Is Japanese Crossword free?

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

### Which has better reviews, italki or Japanese Crossword?

Japanese Crossword is rated higher. italki averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.9K ratings, while Japanese Crossword averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do italki or Japanese Crossword have ads?

italki shows ads; Japanese Crossword does not.

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