# Learn Japanese vs Kanji

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Learn Japanese at 74% against Kanji's 0%. Learn Japanese also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (232 vs 6). Kanji's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Japanese sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Kanji asks for nothing beyond the download.

Learn Japanese holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Japanese has 232 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Learn Japanese's written reviews are positive against 0% of Kanji's.

Learn Japanese ships an update every 11 days, Kanji every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Japanese | Kanji |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-manabi-reader/id1247286380/reviews)** | [1.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-reader/id1457506025/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **232** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **73.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 202 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John A Ehlke](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180710625) | [Tyler Walker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457506024) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn Japanese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-manabi-reader/id1247286380)

Enhance your Japanese language skills by reading native content daily. This app offers one-tap word lookups with audio, automatic furigana, and flashcard creation to help you memorize new vocabulary. Track your progress with word and kanji tracking, and access curated reading materials or your own content.

**Highlights:** One-tap word lookups with audio, Automatic furigana, Flashcard creation and review, Word and kanji tracking, Curated and custom reading materials, EPUB ebook support, Offline-friendly

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription (Student) | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription (Student) | $12.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription (Student) | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


### Kanji

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-reader/id1457506025)

Instantly translate Japanese characters from photos using advanced AI. Get readings, translations, and detailed information offline. Features adjustable text detection and sensitivity for optimal accuracy.

**Highlights:** Real-time character recognition, Offline functionality, 90%+ accuracy for 2000+ Kanji, Adjustable text detection modes, Detailed Kanji information (readings, radicals, stroke order), Multiple result predictions

**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 Kanji free?

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

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

Learn Japanese is rated higher. Learn Japanese averages 4.5 out of 5 from 232 ratings, while Kanji averages 1.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Learn Japanese or Kanji have ads?

Neither Learn Japanese nor Kanji shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Learn Japanese or Kanji?

Learn Japanese ships an update every 11 days, and Kanji every 3 weeks. Most recently, Learn Japanese was updated on October 24, 2026 and Kanji on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*