AR Kanji vs Bubuling Nihongo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AR Kanji
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You can learn how to read kanji for beginners with this app.
Bubuling Nihongo
This app helps you learn Japanese vocabulary through curated paths and interactive quizzes. It offers features like word lookups, handwriting input, and progress tracking to make studying efficient and engaging.
- Curated vocabulary study paths
- Instant word lookups
- Multiple quiz modes
- Handwriting input for kanji
- Progress tracking
- Study reminders
- Cross-device progress sync
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Bubuling makes Japanese vocabulary study clear, fast, and consistent. Build your wordbook with curated learning paths, look up words instantly, and practice with quiz modes that keep you engaged every day. What you can do in Bubuling: - Study curated vocabulary, including JLPT-focused sets and beginner-friendly lists - Search by kanji, kana, romaji, or meaning - Learn each word with readings, examples, related words, and conjugation support - Use handwriting input to find kanji when you can’t type it - Practice with multiple quiz modes: spelling, meaning, listening, and conjugation - Save words to My Words and track your learning progress - Sync your progress across devices when signed in - Get study reminders so you stay on pace Bubuling Pro: - Unlimited bookmarks in My Words - Access to current and future Pro features - Monthly, yearly, and lifetime purchase options available as in-app purchases Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AR Kanji at none against Bubuling Nihongo's 3. AR Kanji also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). Bubuling Nihongo's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 44 months). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Bubuling Nihongo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AR Kanji asks for nothing beyond the download.
AR Kanji ships an update every 44 months, Bubuling Nihongo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AR Kanji | Bubuling Nihongo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 44 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 165 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuichi HARA | Codingmiao PTE. LTD. |
In-app purchases
AR Kanji
No in-app purchases
Bubuling Nihongo
- Pro (1 Month)$0.991 Month
- Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$5.991 Year
- Pro (Lifetime)$69.99
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