Comparison

Potto Japan vs DoAssignment

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

Head to head
About

Potto Japan

Features
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Potto is one account for learning Japanese and living in Japan: thirteen apps that share your level, your progress and your language, on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android and the web, in 95 interface languages. LEARN JAPANESE, N5 TO N1 20,873 learnables cover vocabulary, grammar and kanji across every JLPT level. Each entry carries readings, senses, pitch accent, etymology and keigo registers, cross-checked against reference dictionaries with citations. Kanji show radicals, stroke counts and the readings that actually appear in words. 1,376 lessons and 97 journeys turn those entries into a path: take the placement test, get a level, and follow the next lesson the app puts in front of you. Flashcards, questions and 564 counters fill the gaps a textbook skips, like which word to use at the register. PLAY YOUR WAY TO FLUENCY Shiritori against the app in Japanese or English, with a fifteen-second clock and every word you play scored. Crosswords, quizzes and a counter game that runs with no account at all. COOK FROM THE SOURCE Recipes painted in mineral pigment on washi, each with the numbers a cook needs: servings, prep and cook time, difficulty, metric, US and Japanese measures. Cooking mode reads one step at a time with timers running and voice control for messy hands. A growing calendar shows what to sow and harvest in your climate zone this month, and a shopping list and pantry follow your recipes. PLAY THE MUSIC Sheet music engraved in the app with the kana under every note, playback, score and part views. UNDERSTAND THE COUNTRY 6,945 history entities, from eras and people to the dishes and words that came with them, linked back to the learnables they explain. Places, geography and the stories behind them. GET REAL HELP The Legal app explains Japan's five legal licences and what each may do for you, so you know who to ask. Counselors and interpreters are a message away for the moments a dictionary cannot handle, from city hall paperwork to a doctor's visit. Examinations give you JLPT-style practice and school entrance preparation. MADE FOR LIFE IN JAPAN Every screen is available in 95 languages, downloaded once and kept on your device. Switch accounts for family members. Your progress, level and language follow you across devices. Potto is built in Etajima, Hiroshima, by people who live here. Start free, take the placement test, and keep whichever apps you use.

About

DoAssignment

Connect with tutors for personalized academic support. Search for instructors, view profiles, schedule sessions, and communicate directly to get help with homework or exam preparation.

Highlights
  • Search for tutors
  • View tutor profiles
  • Schedule lessons
  • Direct communication with instructors
  • Homework help
  • Exam preparation
Features
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This is the student-side version of our tutoring platform. Using this app, students can search for available tutors, view their profiles, schedule lessons, and communicate directly with instructors. This app is fully integrated with our tutor-side version, creating a seamless learning and teaching experience. Whether you're preparing for exams or just need help with homework, our app helps you find the right tutor quickly and affordably. Download now and start your learning journey!

Screenshots

Potto Japan4 screens
DoAssignment4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DoAssignment at none against Potto Japan's 10. DoAssignment also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Potto Japan sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. DoAssignment asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Potto Japan against 5.0 for DoAssignment. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Potto Japan ships an update every 2 weeks, DoAssignment every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Potto Japan versus DoAssignment: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPotto JapanDoAssignment
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size336 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAltrui9517-9131 Quebec inc.

Customer experience

Potto Japan

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DoAssignment

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Potto Japan

One-time10
  • 1250 Points$9.99
  • 2000 Points$17.99
  • 3500 Points$29.99
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  • 7000 Points$59.99
  • 10,000 Points$79.99
  • 15,000 Points$119.99
  • 20,000 Points$179.99
  • 30,000 Points$249.99
  • 50,000 Points$399.99
  • 100,000 Points$699.99
None

DoAssignment

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Potto Japan free?
Potto Japan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DoAssignment free?
DoAssignment is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Potto Japan or DoAssignment?
Potto Japan and DoAssignment are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Potto Japan or DoAssignment have ads?
Potto Japan shows ads; DoAssignment does not.
Which is updated more often, Potto Japan or DoAssignment?
Potto Japan ships an update every 2 weeks, and DoAssignment every 5 days. Most recently, Potto Japan was updated on November 7, 2026 and DoAssignment on November 4, 2026.

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