Kana Origin vs 五十音图：学日语零基础入门助手
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kana Origin
Explore the origins of Japanese kana and their connection to kanji. This app uses a multi-memory learning style, incorporating the forgetting curve and proficiency levels for effective review. It also includes a quick search function, spelling tests, and 3D word models to enhance understanding.
- Kana and kanji origins
- Quick search checklist
- Spaced repetition learning
- Spelling tests
- 3D word models
- Apple Watch compatibility
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This is an app for learning Japanese Kana, but it's more than that. - Origins Starting from the origins, we will take you through the origins of Japanese kana and its relationship with kanji, helping you to better understand and distinguish these kana. - Quick Search The Quick Checklist will help you quickly find the kana, date and number you want to know when you need it. - Learning A learning style that incorporates multiple memory modes for intensive review based on the forgetting curve and proficiency level. And you can learn some useful Japanese words in line with your learning progress. In the latest version, an Apple Watch version has been added, so you can get something out of it anytime, anywhere. - Test Reinforce your memory of unfamiliar kana through spelling. - Words Enhance your memory and understanding of words with vivid 3D models More features are in the works. You can send an email to kevinchou.c@gmail.com to give your feedback.
五十音图：学日语零基础入门助手
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五十音图 - 日语入门必备学习工具 零基础入门，轻松掌握日语元音与发音规则！ “五十音图”是专为日语初学者打造的高效学习工具，涵盖 平假名、片假名 的完整学习体系，助你快速攻克日语发音难关！
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 五十音图：学日语零基础入门助手 at none against Kana Origin's 1. Kana Origin's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (5 vs 2). On price 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. Kana Origin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 五十音图：学日语零基础入门助手 asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Kana Origin | 五十音图：学日语零基础入门助手 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (377 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 97.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 377 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 楷雯 周 | Shenzhen Duoxiang Technology Co., Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Kana Origin
Reported bugs
6 issues- Calendar module in notification center not displaying after update
- Eraser button in handwriting area is not working
- Handwriting area does not clear automatically when switching between Hiragana and Katakana
- Pronunciation audio not working
- Bug with 'Lemon' image preventing learning progress
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- Bug with 'me' email word due to image error
Requested features
14 requests- Add word memorization feature
- Increase font size option
- Sync learning progress across devices (iOS/Android)
- Add dedicated learning section for numbers and dates
- Show correct romanization after pronunciation training
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- Allow in-app language switching (e.g., to Chinese)
- Include Katakana in review sessions
- Add Japanese writing practice (tracing/freehand)
- Randomize order within learning groups
- Add feedback window
- Add stroke order for 50 sounds
- Continuous reading of 50 sounds pronunciation
- Add more special training exercises (e.g., guessing place names)
- Make vocabulary list default to kana only, show meaning on tap
五十音图：学日语零基础入门助手
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Kana Origin
- KanaOrigin Pro$1.99
五十音图：学日语零基础入门助手
No in-app purchases
