Kanji123 vs IRODORI Practice
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kanji123
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A new type of "Kanji" (Japanese characters) learning application! Have you ever tried to memorize letters one by one? That way is too hard and too boring! You should learn not only characters, but also "How to use". Let's study 123 Kanjis with vocabulary! ・Understand - All vocabulary have translation and Pronunciation (Audio). ・Write - detailed data about how to write (stroke order) ・Read - Flash card function to memorize how to read ・Check - Test for checking your kanji skill.
IRODORI Practice
This app aids in learning Japanese vocabulary, kanji, grammar, and expressions from the IRODORI Japanese Online Course. It offers various practice methods like flashcards and typing to reinforce learning in specific areas.
- Practice words, kanji, grammar, and expressions
- Focus on specific lessons or categories
- Flashcard practice method
- Typing practice method
- Multiple choice practice method
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■ Description Helps in learning the words, kanji, grammar, and expressions for studying in the IRODORI Japanese Online Course. Helps with practicing using different methods, including flashcards and typing. ■ Content ・ You can choose the lesson or category to practice on, allowing you to focus on practicing areas that you're not good at or areas you're unsure of. ・ Various practice methods are available, such as flashcards, multiple choice, and typing, allowing you to practice in a method that suits you. ■ Recommended for the following people ・ Japanese language learners at the IRODORI Japanese Online Course ・ Japanese language learners using the textbook Irodori: Japanese for Life in Japan ・ Japanese language learners at the starter and elementary levels ■ Contact us Contact us below for any questions or requests. https://www.irodori-online.jpf.go.jp/contact/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IRODORI Practice at none against Kanji123's 1. Kanji123's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). 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. Kanji123 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IRODORI Practice asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kanji123 ships an update every 9 days, IRODORI Practice every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kanji123 | IRODORI Practice |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 207 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shoichi Kuwahara | The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai |
In-app purchases
Kanji123
- Kanji123 Premium$3.99
IRODORI Practice
No in-app purchases
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