Comparison

HelloJapanese vs Cueca

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

Head to head
About

HelloJapanese

Learn Japanese through audio lessons, common phrases, and vocabulary. This app covers grammar, alphabets, and includes unique sound words with explanations. It's designed for easy learning with interactive elements.

Highlights
  • Audio lessons for easy learning
  • Common daily phrases and sentences
  • Vocabulary building with explanations
  • Japanese grammar instruction
  • Learn Hiragana and Katakana
  • Onomatopoeia and imitative words
Features
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"Hello Japanese" is a program of Japanese language lessons produced by Japan's public broadcaster, NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN. - Learn the Japanese easily through audio lessons. This feature need a internet connection but you can learn Japanese communication easier. - Learn Japanese conversation with common daily phrases and sentences. - Learn Japanese new words in each lesson. Each lesson have about 5 - 15 vocabulary with the explanation. This will help you to learn vocabulary easier. - Learn Japanese grammar. Each lesson have some grammar points. - Learn Japanese in 17 language. - Learn Japanese Alphabet (Hiragana and Katana) - [Sound Words] Onomatopoeia and imitative words describing persons or things are introduced with audio and illustrations. - [Teach Us, Teacher] The lesson supervisor, Assoc. Prof. Akane Tokunaga, explains important learning points in the lesson.

About

Cueca

Features
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Speak Chilean Spanish and understand all other dialects with Cueca. --- Learn Chilean Spanish with Ease Whether you're a traveler in Chile, a business professional connecting with suppliers, or a student tackling tricky Spanish vocabulary, Cueca is designed for you. Dictionary - 845,000+ words: Discover words specific to Chilean Spanish and compare them with other dialects. - 253,000+ example sentences: See words in context for better understanding. - Conjugations for 7,600+ verbs: Master every verb form effortlessly. Dual-Direction Search Quickly translate between English and Spanish. Start typing in either language, and Cueca does the rest. Pronunciation Tap the speaker icon on any word to hear it spoken aloud, so you know how it actually sounds. Detailed Verb Conjugations From basic forms to advanced tenses, Cueca makes mastering Spanish verbs simple, helping you speak and write fluently. Saved Words Bookmark words as you look them up, and build your own list to review later. Offline Functionality No internet? No problem. Cueca works entirely offline, so you can translate anytime, anywhere, without worrying about connectivity. Free to Use No ads and no in-app purchases. Privacy First Your data stays yours. Cueca doesn't require special permissions or collect any information, offering a private and secure experience. Specialized for Chilean Spanish This app focuses on Chilean Spanish vocabulary and phrases, ensuring you sound like a local. With contributions from Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, Uruguay, and Venezuela, Cueca delivers the right word for the right country. --- Cueca is a free, offline dictionary and conjugator for Chilean Spanish.

Screenshots

HelloJapanese4 screens
Cueca4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cueca at Free against HelloJapanese's $9.99. Cueca also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 48 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). HelloJapanese's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1). On ads, 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

Cueca is free to download; HelloJapanese costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cueca holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HelloJapanese has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HelloJapanese ships an update every 48 months, Cueca every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HelloJapanese versus Cueca: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelloJapaneseCueca
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (12 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 48 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB293 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPham Van TuanJackson Rigg

In-app purchases

None

HelloJapanese

No in-app purchases

None

Cueca

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HelloJapanese free?
HelloJapanese costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cueca free?
Cueca is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HelloJapanese or Cueca?
Cueca is rated higher. HelloJapanese averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Cueca averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HelloJapanese or Cueca have ads?
Neither HelloJapanese nor Cueca shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HelloJapanese or Cueca?
HelloJapanese ships an update every 48 months, and Cueca every 9 days. Most recently, HelloJapanese was updated on October 25, 2026 and Cueca on October 25, 2026.

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