# Learn Japanese vs Grindstone

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grindstone at none against Learn Japanese's 10. Grindstone also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Learn Japanese's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Japanese sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Grindstone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Grindstone holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Japanese has 2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Japanese | Grindstone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-drops/id1227950969/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grindstone/id6809380460/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 91.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 207 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PLANB LABS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/527215806) | [MARGAUX SJAAN HAYES](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809380462) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn Japanese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-drops/id1227950969)

Learn Japanese vocabulary through engaging, visually-driven mini-games. Daily five-minute lessons make learning addictive and effective, focusing on practical words and essential scripts like Kanji and Kana. Build a consistent learning habit with this fun, illustrated approach.

**Highlights:** Illustrated vocabulary learning, Daily 5-minute lessons, Quick swipe and tap games, Focus on practical words, Teaches Kanji and Kana, Habit-building approach

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited time! | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Unlimited time for all Languages! | $12.99 | per month |
| Daily 10 minutes bonus | $22.99 | per month |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $89.99 | per year |


### Grindstone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grindstone/id6809380460)

This app uses spaced repetition to help you learn and practice musical tunes. It allows you to add tunes to a library, search for them online, and practice them with audio playback, metronome, and recording features. The app intelligently schedules future practice sessions based on your performance.

**Highlights:** Spaced repetition learning, Tune library management, Online tune database search, MIDI audio snippet generation, Practice priority scheduling, Audio playback and metronome, Speed logging and recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Japanese free?

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

### Is Grindstone free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Learn Japanese or Grindstone?

Grindstone is rated higher. Learn Japanese averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Grindstone averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Learn Japanese or Grindstone have ads?

Neither Learn Japanese nor Grindstone shows ads.

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