Verbs! vs Hajimete
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Verbs!
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Verbs is a simple app for search many verbs and learn their different forms.
Hajimete
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Prepare for the JLPT with Hajimete โ the smarter way to study Japanese vocabulary, kanji, and grammar. Whether you're aiming for N5 or pushing toward N1, Hajimete builds your skills through proven spaced repetition flashcards, curated practice sets, and real-world reading exercises. VOCABULARY & KANJI Study words and characters the smart way. Our spaced repetition system adapts to what you know โ showing you difficult items more often until they stick. GRAMMAR Understand how Japanese really works with clear grammar explanations and examples organized by JLPT level. PRACTICE QUIZZES Test yourself with multiple-choice quizzes that mirror the actual JLPT exam format. SHORT STORIES Read short stories written at your JLPT level to build reading comprehension naturally. IMPROVE YOUR SPEAKING Practice your speaking skills with AI. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See how many words you've learned, your study streaks, and accuracy over time โ all in one place. ใฏใใใฆ (Hajimete) means "for the first time" in Japanese โ because everyone's Japanese journey starts somewhere. Let yours start here.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hajimete at 15.0 against Verbs!'s 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Verbs! ships an update every 2 months, Hajimete every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Verbs! | Hajimete |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Erik Flores | SEYED HOSSEIN HAJMIRBABA |
In-app purchases
Verbs!
No in-app purchases
Hajimete
No in-app purchases
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