# LingoDeer vs Japanese Language RPG Quest

The clearest difference is monetization model: Japanese Language RPG Quest at free with in-app purchases against LingoDeer's subscription. Japanese Language RPG Quest also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 77%). LingoDeer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (28K vs 259). On price, rating and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LingoDeer sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Japanese Language RPG Quest sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for LingoDeer against 4.7 for Japanese Language RPG Quest. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LingoDeer has 28K ratings behind it against 259, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of LingoDeer's written reviews are positive against 90% of Japanese Language RPG Quest's.

LingoDeer ships an update every 3 weeks, Japanese Language RPG Quest every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LingoDeer | Japanese Language RPG Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingodeer-learn-languages/id1261193709/reviews) | **[4.7 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-language-rpg-quest/id1492887921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 259 |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | **90.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#144** | — |
| Size | 216 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LingoDeer Co, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261193708) | [Skydea K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489554047) |

## What reviewers say

### LingoDeer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingodeer-learn-languages/id1261193709)

**Currently charting:** #144 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app offers structured language lessons created by teachers, making learning effective and easy. It covers 20 languages, from beginner alphabets to conversational fluency, with interactive exercises and native speaker audio.

**Highlights:** Short, interactive lessons, Clear learning path, Grammar tips and notes, Native speaker audio, Flashcards and quizzes, Offline learning, Real-life conversation practice

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spanish Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Japanese Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Korean Monthly subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Multilingual Pass - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Korean Quarterly subscription | $32.99 | per 3 months |
| Multilingual Pass - Quarterly | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Korean Pass - Yearly | $76.99 | per year |
| Multilingual Pass - 6 Months | $83.99 | per 6 months |
| Multilingual Pass (Annual) | $95.99 | per year |
| Multilingual Pass (Annual) | $95.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription - discount | $109.99 | per year |
| Buy 1200 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 3000 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Multilingual Pass - Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |
| Multilingual Pass - Lifetime | $159.99 | one-time |
| lifetime membership for new | $299.99 | one-time |
| lifetime membership discount | $499.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for learning Asian languages
- 👍 Thorough grammar and sentence structure explanations
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 📚 Comprehensive lessons and review features
- 🔊 Clear audio and pronunciation guidance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall after initial lessons
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited free content
- 🔀 Difficulty switching between languages
- 🔢 Lack of customization options (e.g., dark mode)

**Reported bugs**

- Progress bar not updating correctly
- Incorrect answers sometimes marked as correct
- Inability to resume lessons after app update
- Keyboard issues when typing answers

**Requested features**

- Allow typing answers instead of just selecting
- Provide feedback on pronunciation accuracy
- Improve spaced repetition for vocabulary review
- Add more languages, especially less common ones
- Implement a community feature to connect with other learners


### Japanese Language RPG Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-language-rpg-quest/id1492887921)

Embark on story-driven quests across Japan to learn practical Japanese. Master hiragana and katakana with bite-sized lessons and engage in real-world dialogues. This app offers an RPG-style learning experience with daily challenges for consistent progress, all without textbooks.

**Highlights:** Story-driven quests across Japan, Learn hiragana and katakana, Practical vocabulary and grammar, Real-world dialogue practice, RPG-style progression, Short daily challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Sized Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ramen Sized Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sushi Sized Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Adventurer Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| God Mode Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging learning experience
- 🚀 Effective for learning kana and vocabulary
- 💡 Immersive RPG-style gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and visually appealing design
- 🏫 Helpful for beginners and review for intermediate learners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with word acceptance and pronunciation
- 🔍 Limited content and short playtime
- 💰 Stamina/energy system can feel restrictive
- 🤖 Robotic-sounding audio for pronunciation

**Reported bugs**

- Rewards and money not properly registering
- Certain quiz answers not being accepted correctly

**Requested features**

- More content and levels to expand the experience
- Ability to disable romaji and focus on kana/kanji
- Customizable flashcard/review system
- Stroke order practice for kanji
- Sync progress across multiple devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LingoDeer free?

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

### Is Japanese Language RPG Quest free?

Japanese Language RPG Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LingoDeer or Japanese Language RPG Quest?

Japanese Language RPG Quest is rated higher. LingoDeer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Japanese Language RPG Quest averages 4.7 from 259 ratings.

### Do LingoDeer or Japanese Language RPG Quest have ads?

Japanese Language RPG Quest shows ads; LingoDeer does not.

### Which is updated more often, LingoDeer or Japanese Language RPG Quest?

LingoDeer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Japanese Language RPG Quest every 2 months. Most recently, LingoDeer was updated on September 27, 2026 and Japanese Language RPG Quest on September 5, 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.*