# Learn Japanese vs NihonDojo.ai

The clearest difference is rating: Learn Japanese at 4.5 against NihonDojo.ai's 4.1. Learn Japanese also leads on ratings volume (232 vs 9) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Japanese sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and NihonDojo.ai sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Learn Japanese holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Japanese has 232 ratings behind it against 9, 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 67% of NihonDojo.ai's.

Learn Japanese ships an update every 11 days, NihonDojo.ai every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Japanese | NihonDojo.ai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-manabi-reader/id1247286380/reviews)** | [4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nihondojoai/id6749792374/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **232** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **73.6% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 202 MB | 298 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John A Ehlke](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180710625) | [D Everett Hinton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796270955) |

## 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 |


### NihonDojo.ai

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nihondojoai/id6749792374)

This app focuses on efficient Japanese language acquisition through rigorous spaced repetition and context-based learning. It prioritizes fluency over gamified engagement, offering structured grammar, cultural insights, and kana practice to prepare users for real-world conversations.

**Highlights:** Spaced repetition system (FSRS), Contextual sentence generation, Formality switching, Guided writing practice, Structured grammar lessons, Cultural context integration, Kana practice minigame

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NihonDojo Pro Monthly | $6.49 | per month |
| NihonDojo Expert Monthly | $12.95 | per month |
| NihonDojo Pro Annual | $64.99 | per year |
| NihonDojo Expert Annual | $129.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Japanese free?

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

### Is NihonDojo.ai free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Learn Japanese or NihonDojo.ai?

Learn Japanese is rated higher. Learn Japanese averages 4.5 out of 5 from 232 ratings, while NihonDojo.ai averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.

### Do Learn Japanese or NihonDojo.ai have ads?

Neither Learn Japanese nor NihonDojo.ai shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Learn Japanese or NihonDojo.ai?

Learn Japanese ships an update every 11 days, and NihonDojo.ai every 6 days. Most recently, Learn Japanese was updated on October 24, 2026 and NihonDojo.ai on October 24, 2026.

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