Comparison

いきものクイズ＆どうぶつ・昆虫図鑑 vs COLEX

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

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About

いきものクイズ＆どうぶつ・昆虫図鑑

Features

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いろいろな生き物に関するクイズ。

About

COLEX

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We deliver the latest entertainment that is popular in Japan. We deliver a variety of genres, from niche fields to major ones, such as BL dramas and Japanese travel guides! If you register as a member, you can watch all episodes of the latest dramas you're interested in at any time! In the Japanese travel guide video... Q: How do I take a bus, taxi, or train? Q: What are the etiquette at public baths and hot springs? Q: Which ramen restaurant do you recommend? Q: Where is the best spot to view cherry blossoms? There is a lot of information that can be helpful for your travels. We also actively disseminate information about Japan's LGBTQ culture. This is your chance to easily learn about the Japan you love!

Screenshots

いきものクイズ＆どうぶつ・昆虫図鑑4 screens

COLEX3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: COLEX at none against いきものクイズ＆どうぶつ・昆虫図鑑's shown. COLEX also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 48 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

いきものクイズ＆どうぶつ・昆虫図鑑 ships an update every 48 months, COLEX every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 5 level

いきものクイズ＆どうぶつ・昆虫図鑑 versus COLEX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	いきものクイズ＆どうぶつ・昆虫図鑑	COLEX
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	100.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 48 months	Every 5 months — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	35 MB	34 MB
Age rating	4+	12+
Developer	Akio SHIMURA	BUZZ FACTORY Inc.

In-app purchases

None

いきものクイズ＆どうぶつ・昆虫図鑑

No in-app purchases

None

COLEX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is いきものクイズ＆どうぶつ・昆虫図鑑 free?

いきものクイズ＆どうぶつ・昆虫図鑑 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is COLEX free?

COLEX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do いきものクイズ＆どうぶつ・昆虫図鑑 or COLEX have ads?

いきものクイズ＆どうぶつ・昆虫図鑑 shows ads; COLEX does not.

Which is updated more often, いきものクイズ＆どうぶつ・昆虫図鑑 or COLEX?

いきものクイズ＆どうぶつ・昆虫図鑑 ships an update every 48 months, and COLEX every 5 months. Most recently, いきものクイズ＆どうぶつ・昆虫図鑑 was updated on September 18, 2026 and COLEX on September 20, 2026.