Comparison

Kanji Memory Hint 2 [English] vs Connect Study NIHONGO

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

Head to head
About

Kanji Memory Hint 2 [English]

Learn Japanese kanji through engaging mnemonic pictures, sounds, and animations. Test your knowledge with interactive games and access a comprehensive kanji table with pronunciation. Ideal for beginners and those curious about Japanese characters.

Highlights
  • Mnemonic pictures for memorization
  • Interactive kanji learning games
  • Sound and animation aids
  • Stroke order and example sentences
  • Kanji pronunciation table
  • Explanations of Japanese writing system
Features
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1. Description Study kanji the fun way using mnemonic pictures  and check your understanding with two types simple of games! Recommended for: Beginners in Japanese Anyone interested in Japanese letters 2. Features -Features pictures, sound, animation, kanji, stroke order and example sentence to help you remember the kanji. -Includes games for checking your understanding of the kanji you've learned. -Includes simple explanations about the Japanese writing system and the characters used in it. -A Kanji table allows you to tap each Kanji to hear how kanji word is pronounced. 3. Tested Devices iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, iPad Air2, iPod touch 5th Generation. *Requires iOS 8 or later 4.Contact the Developer If you have any questions or suggestions please feel free to send  them to us at the following email address. app-kc@jpf.go.jp

About

Connect Study NIHONGO

Learn Japanese language and culture through engaging videos and interactive vocabulary studies. Prepare for the Specified Skilled Worker VISA test and assess your Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) level with quick assessments. Offers content in multiple languages for diverse learners.

Highlights
  • Learn Japanese and culture through videos
  • Vocabulary studies for general and technical terms
  • Specified Skilled Worker VISA test preparation
  • Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) assessment
  • Learning progress tracking
  • Content available in multiple languages
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[Connect Study NIHONGO] is a fun learning app that allows you to learn about Japan and the Japanese language through videos. In addition to videos showing real Japan and teaching Japanese, there are vocabulary studies for general Japanese and technical terms used in the Specified Skilled Worker VISA test. Japanese language proficiency test is also available for your level check. Features: - Daily Word Test - Personalized word study (Sticky Words) - Specified Skilled Worker VISA test preparation - Learn Japanese language and culture through videos - Learn vocabulary that is useful in daily life in Japan - Japanese language proficiency test for JLPT N5, N4, and N3 levels Specified Skilled Worker test preparation: - Technical terms study material for the industries of Care Workers, Food Service, Manufacturing and Food and Beverages Manufacturing. - Support learning in English, Vietnamese, Nepali, and Burmese. Video learning feature: - A wide variety of videos about life in Japan, Japanese culture & Japanese language - Videos by foreigners who actually live in Japan - Videos in Japanese, English, Nepali and Burmese language for beginner learners Japanese Vocabulary learning feature: - Vocabulary by Topic - Vocabulary is presented with beautiful, easy-to-understand pictures and pronounced by native speakers - Learning progress tracking available Japanese Language Proficiency Test (Quick Assessment): - Tests equivalent to the JLPT N5, N4, and N3 are available - Past test results can be tracked - All test questions are prepared by native Japanese language teachers About the official Japanese language test: Currently, official exams to measure Japanese language proficiency are held only a few times a year, so there are very limited opportunities for learners of Japanese to check their own learning results. With this app, you can quickly diagnose your level at any time with a 15-minute, 20-question test. Based on the results of your diagnosis, keep learning to get even better!

Screenshots

Kanji Memory Hint 2 [English]4 screens
Connect Study NIHONGO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Connect Study NIHONGO at 4.9 against Kanji Memory Hint 2 [English]'s 3.5. Connect Study NIHONGO also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Kanji Memory Hint 2 [English]'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases 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

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

Connect Study NIHONGO holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Kanji Memory Hint 2 [English]'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Connect Study NIHONGO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kanji Memory Hint 2 [English] ships an update every 2 months, Connect Study NIHONGO every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Kanji Memory Hint 2 [English] versus Connect Study NIHONGO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKanji Memory Hint 2 [English]Connect Study NIHONGO
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, KansaiFourth Valley Concierge Corporation

Customer experience

Kanji Memory Hint 2 [English]

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Connect Study NIHONGO

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Kanji Memory Hint 2 [English]

No in-app purchases

None

Connect Study NIHONGO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kanji Memory Hint 2 [English] free?
Kanji Memory Hint 2 [English] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Connect Study NIHONGO free?
Connect Study NIHONGO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kanji Memory Hint 2 [English] or Connect Study NIHONGO?
Connect Study NIHONGO is rated higher. Kanji Memory Hint 2 [English] averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Connect Study NIHONGO averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Kanji Memory Hint 2 [English] or Connect Study NIHONGO have ads?
Connect Study NIHONGO shows ads; Kanji Memory Hint 2 [English] does not.
Which is updated more often, Kanji Memory Hint 2 [English] or Connect Study NIHONGO?
Kanji Memory Hint 2 [English] ships an update every 2 months, and Connect Study NIHONGO every 2 weeks. Most recently, Kanji Memory Hint 2 [English] was updated on November 2, 2026 and Connect Study NIHONGO on November 3, 2026.

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