# Learn Japanese vs Migaku

The clearest difference is device support: Learn Japanese at 4 against Migaku's 2. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Japanese sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Migaku sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $14.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Learn Japanese against 4.4 for Migaku. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 233 and 378 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 74% and 73% positive.

Learn Japanese ships an update every 11 days, Migaku weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Japanese | Migaku |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-manabi-reader/id1247286380/reviews)** | [4.4 (378 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/migaku-really-learn-languages/id1664096855/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 233 | **378** |
| Positive reviews | **73.6% of reviews** | 73.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 202 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [John A Ehlke](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180710625) | [Migaku Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625577898) |

## 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 |


### Migaku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/migaku-really-learn-languages/id1664096855)

This app helps you learn languages by making content interactive. Click words in subtitles or text to get definitions, create flashcards, and personalize study sessions. It focuses on high-frequency words for efficient learning.

**Highlights:** Interactive subtitles for YouTube, One-click media-rich flashcard creation, Personalized study sessions, Data-driven courses for beginners, Word frequency-based vocabulary learning, AI sentence breakdown and explanations

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Migaku Standard | $14.00 | per month |
| Migaku Standard | $14.00 | per month |
| Early Access | $21.00 | per month |
| Early Access | $21.00 | per month |
| Migaku Standard | $136.99 | per year |
| Migaku Standard | $136.99 | per year |
| Early Access | $179.99 | per year |
| Early Access | $179.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $214.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $289.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $344.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $359.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $719.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective and convenient language learning
- 👍 Intuitive and visually appealing interface
- 🎓 Comprehensive courses and lessons
- 💡 Seamless integration with streaming platforms
- 🗣️ Helpful pronunciation and pitch accent features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Lack of free trial or free plan options
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤖 Inconsistent performance of AI-powered features
- 🔌 High storage and battery consumption on mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to create new accounts in the app
- Broken kanji course with empty cards
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for learning on the go
- Expanded support for more languages
- Better integration with Anki and other SRS apps
- More customization options for flashcards and reviews


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Japanese free?

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

### Is Migaku free?

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

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

Learn Japanese is rated higher. Learn Japanese averages 4.5 out of 5 from 233 ratings, while Migaku averages 4.4 from 378 ratings.

### Do Learn Japanese or Migaku have ads?

Neither Learn Japanese nor Migaku shows ads.

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

Learn Japanese ships an update every 11 days, and Migaku weekly. Most recently, Learn Japanese was updated on October 29, 2026 and Migaku on November 3, 2026.

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