Comparison

LearnSousyo byNSDev vs SHODO MASTERY

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

Head to head
About

LearnSousyo byNSDev

Features
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*Overview An application to remember sousyo. There are up to 16 levels. After testing in All mode, we will iterate learning repeatedly in incorrect answer mode. Finally you can check if you learned completely in challenge mode. Those which you could not memorize are remembered in incorrect problem mode. *How to use *All mode The questions are presented in the same order every time. Please tap the same kanji as above Sousyo. It is 4 choices. In case of correct answer, ○ is displayed. In case of incorrect answer, X is displayed. To move to the next problem please tap Next button. *Incorrect mode Questions that were incorrect and unanswered is displayed. When the problem which was incorrect at the end and the problem of unanswered are gone, the level of the menu becomes (Comp.) and the challenge mode becomes possible. *Challenge mode The questions are presented in order of random. You can learn with a challenge only at the completion level and the perfect level. If you answer all questions correctly, the level will be (Perfect) and learning will end. If you make a mistake in a single question, the level of the menu will be (R:x), and you must use the challenge mode unless you answer in incorrect mode. *About the menu Level 1 (R:100) It means that there are 100 questions remaining unresolved problems and unanswered questions. Level 1 (Comp.) It means that all correct answers were made in all or incorrect mode. Level 1 (Perfect) It means that everything was correct in challenge mode. If you want to learn again, you can learn by initializing the level from the [Change State] menu. Please post your request reviews. It corresponds as much as possible. Cursive letters are those that were created using the Kouzan brush sousyo font. http://opentype.jp/kouzansousho.htm

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SHODO MASTERY

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An AI calligraphy learning app that makes your effort visible. With SHODO MASTERY, just photograph a model and your own work with your smartphone camera. Kaizan (魁山), the AI calligraphy master, compares the two, scores your work and gives you advice to improve. If you don't have paper at hand, you can also choose an image from your photo library. Because the shape and balance of your characters are turned into scores, your habits and room for growth are clear at a glance. [Main features] ・AI scoring: Compare the model and your work to get a score and comments. You can try it free, 5 times in total. ・Official models: All practice models for your rank (kyu/dan) are free to use. ・Promotion Challenge: From the 21st to the end of each month, aim for 70 points or more with the official model to be promoted (up to 3 attempts per day). ・Judge with a model of your choice: You can also get a free judgment with any model you like (not recorded and not counted toward promotion). ・Ranks and badges: Keep practicing to raise your rank. You can earn 35 kinds of badges based on your practice and judgments. ・Daily Theme (Premium): A new theme every day. Submit your work and see how you rank among other users. Top works are featured with images. ・Growth Comparison (Premium): Choose two past works and the AI evaluates how much you have improved. ・Ask the AI Master: Ask Kaizan casually about brush technique, character form and calligraphy basics. ・History and activity: Review past results, your AI usage and a year of practice records. ・Shop: Exchange the items you collect for rewards. ・14 languages: Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Korean, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Thai, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Arabic and Portuguese. For calligraphy and Kanji fans around the world. From beginners to experienced calligraphers, enjoy improving your skills. Start your own calligraphy journey! [About Premium] SHODO MASTERY is free to download. Subscribe to Premium (auto-renewing subscription, monthly or yearly) to use AI scoring beyond the free trial, Daily Theme and Growth Comparison. In the Shop you can also buy item packs with real money. Premium AI features (AI scoring, Daily Theme and Growth Comparison) can be used up to 35 times per day in total. ・Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. ・The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. ・After purchase, you can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shodo.work/shodo-mastery/privacy-policy/ As described in the Privacy Policy, the photos you submit are sent to Google's Gemini AI for scoring. Support: https://shodo.work/shodo-mastery/ / shodomastery@shodo.work

Screenshots

LearnSousyo byNSDev3 screens
SHODO MASTERY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LearnSousyo byNSDev at none against SHODO MASTERY's 5. LearnSousyo byNSDev also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). SHODO MASTERY's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 7 months). On price, ads 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. SHODO MASTERY sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. LearnSousyo byNSDev asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LearnSousyo byNSDev ships an update every 7 months, SHODO MASTERY every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
LearnSousyo byNSDev versus SHODO MASTERY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearnSousyo byNSDevSHODO MASTERY
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB97 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNIHON SYSTEM DEVELOPER CORPORATIONNIHONSEIBOKUSYOYU CO., LTD.

In-app purchases

None

LearnSousyo byNSDev

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

SHODO MASTERY

Subscriptions2
  • SHODO MASTERY Premium$6.991 Month
  • SHODO MASTERY Premium (Yearly)$69.991 Year
One-time3
  • Practice Set$0.99
  • Dedication Set$1.99
  • Master Set$5.99

Questions

Is LearnSousyo byNSDev free?
LearnSousyo byNSDev is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SHODO MASTERY free?
SHODO MASTERY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LearnSousyo byNSDev or SHODO MASTERY have ads?
Neither LearnSousyo byNSDev nor SHODO MASTERY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LearnSousyo byNSDev or SHODO MASTERY?
LearnSousyo byNSDev ships an update every 7 months, and SHODO MASTERY every 3 days. Most recently, LearnSousyo byNSDev was updated on November 11, 2026 and SHODO MASTERY on November 13, 2026.

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