Comparison

Write It! Japanese vs Learn Japanese Browser

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

Head to head
About

Write It! Japanese

Master Japanese hiragana and katakana handwriting with this app. It uses advanced recognition technology for stroke-by-stroke guidance and timed tests. Learn efficiently with bite-sized lessons and track your progress.

Highlights
  • Handwriting recognition technology
  • Bite-sized lessons
  • Stroke-by-stroke guidance
  • Timed test mode
  • Progress tracking
  • Offline support
Features
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Learn to write all 92 characters of the Japanese hiragana and katakana alphabet with Write It! Japanese, the ultimate app for mastering Japanese handwriting. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your skills, our innovative app replaces traditional pen and paper with cutting-edge handwriting recognition technology. Dive into bite-sized lessons designed to fit your busy schedule, allowing you to make progress in just a few minutes a day. With our intuitive practice mode, you'll receive stroke-by-stroke guidance to perfect your technique. Then, put your skills to the test in our exhilarating test mode, where you can race against the clock and prove your mastery. Key Features: • Real handwriting recognition technology • Bite-sized lessons for quick learning • Practice mode with stroke-by-stroke guidance • Timed test mode to challenge your skills • Customizable review mode • Progress tracking • Full offline support Why Choose Write It! Japanese? Innovative Technology: Our real handwriting recognition technology provides instant feedback, helping you improve faster than traditional methods. Comprehensive Learning: Master all 92 characters of the Japanese hiragana and katakana alphabet through a structured, step-by-step approach. Flexibility: Practice at your own pace with customizable review options and offline accessibility. Engaging Experience: Gamified elements like the test mode keep you motivated and challenged throughout your learning journey. Progress Monitoring: Track your improvement over time and celebrate your achievements as you advance. Write It! Japanese combines the best of traditional learning methods with modern technology to create an engaging and effective way to master Hebrew script. Our app's unique approach guides you through each stroke, helping you develop muscle memory and confidence in your writing abilities. Write It! Japanese is the perfect tool for anyone looking to master the beautiful art of Japanese handwriting. Our app combines cutting-edge technology with proven learning methods to make the process of learning to write Japanese engaging, efficient, and effective. Start your journey to mastering the Japanese hiragana and katakana alphabet today. Download Write It! Japanese and transform your Japanese writing skills one stroke at a time. With dedication and practice, you'll soon be confidently writing the intricate and elegant the characters of the Japanese script. Begin your Japanese writing adventure now! Privacy Policy: https://jernung.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://jernung.com/terms

About

Learn Japanese Browser

This browser app helps you learn Japanese by analyzing web content in real time. It offers a built-in dictionary, grammar analysis, and furigana support to aid comprehension. Save new words to a personal list for later review.

Highlights
  • Grammar and part-of-speech analysis
  • Built-in Japanese dictionary
  • Automatic furigana support
  • Personal vocabulary list
  • Fully functional web browser
  • Real-time word meaning lookup
Features
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Learn Japanese Naturally While Browsing the Web Take your Japanese learning to the next level with our smart browser app designed especially for language learners. Whether you're reading news, blogs, or social media in Japanese, our app helps you understand and remember new words in real time. Key Features: -Grammar & Part-of-Speech Analysis Instantly break down Japanese sentences and see how each word functions in context. -Built-in Japanese Dictionary Select any word to view its meaning, readings, and example sentences—no copy-pasting required. -Furigana Support Add furigana (readings) to kanji automatically so you can read native content with ease. -Personal Vocabulary List Save any word you encounter to your custom word list and review it later. -Fully Functional Web Browser Includes bookmarks, history and all the basics you expect. Perfect for learners of all levels—from beginners to advanced—this app helps you immerse yourself in real Japanese content while giving you the tools to learn as you go.

Screenshots

Write It! Japanese4 screens
Learn Japanese Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Learn Japanese Browser at none against Write It! Japanese's 3. Learn Japanese Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Write It! Japanese's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 3). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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. Write It! Japanese sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Learn Japanese Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Learn Japanese Browser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Write It! Japanese has 2.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Write It! Japanese's written reviews are positive against 100% of Learn Japanese Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Write It! Japanese ships an update every 3 weeks, Learn Japanese Browser every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Write It! Japanese versus Learn Japanese Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWrite It! JapaneseLearn Japanese Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.3K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.3K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB178 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJernungAsobiware

Customer experience

Write It! Japanese

All ratings2,290 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews246 reviews
Positive86.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.5%

Learn Japanese Browser

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Write It! Japanese

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezes when drawing outside the box
  • Inconsistent character recognition
  • Resets progress after updates
  • Crashes on launch for some users

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add kanji writing practice
  • Ability to customize review content
  • Provide more detailed performance tracking
  • Include native speaker audio
  • Add landscape mode support
Show 2 more
  • Implement stroke order guidance
  • Allow selecting specific characters to review

Learn Japanese Browser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Write It! Japanese

One-time3
  • Full Unlock$6.99
  • Full Unlock$8.99
  • Full Unlock$9.99
None

Learn Japanese Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Write It! Japanese free?
Write It! Japanese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Japanese Browser free?
Learn Japanese Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Write It! Japanese or Learn Japanese Browser?
Learn Japanese Browser is rated higher. Write It! Japanese averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Learn Japanese Browser averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Write It! Japanese or Learn Japanese Browser have ads?
Write It! Japanese shows ads; Learn Japanese Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, Write It! Japanese or Learn Japanese Browser?
Write It! Japanese ships an update every 3 weeks, and Learn Japanese Browser every 3 days. Most recently, Write It! Japanese was updated on October 29, 2026 and Learn Japanese Browser on October 23, 2026.

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